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

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Rain drops keep falling on my head. ln spite of rain, senior Patrice Dixon and junior Horrace Small try to stay dry during half time activities. iPhoto K. Kortj Rain falls Spirits remain high parkling eyes, wide smiles and wet umbrellas marked homecoming night activities. The annual homecoming pa- rade down Beatties Ford Road took place before the game. Most clubs sponsored cars and floats. The Student Executive Council rode in a truck decorat- ed with a black poster saying, 'iDeath to the Mustangs. The sophomore, junior and senior courts all rode in convertibles. lt was like a dream . After being crowned by principal Richard Cansler, senior Joan Brooks leaves the field with escort senior John Culbertson. iPhoto B, Renfrowj 16 Homecoming Red, green, yellow and black umbrellas and rain coats deco- rated the stands, as fans pre- pared for a high-pitched game between two cross-town rivals, West Charlotte and Myers Park. During halftime, Joan Brooks was crowned Home- coming Queen. Ml was shocked, I could not believe it when I heard my name announced! lt was like a dream! It really didn't matter that it was raining. Brooks was escorted off the field by principal Richard Cansler and John Culbertson. The rest of the court which in- cluded junior princess Regina Hariston and sophomore prin- cess Prissy Campbell, fol- lowed. Although the rain and 7-2 loss to the Mustangs dampered spirits, they were rekindled at the dance.

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High noon Get Your Balloons Here! Excited stu- dents fill the gymnasium for the Home- coming Carnival, where clubs set up booths as fundraising projects. iPhoto by C. Crewsl All wrapped up in her business, senior Elizabeth Torchia spins cotton candy for the lnteract Club. iPhoto by K. Korti New looks come to town or a change, students wel- comed Monday. It wasn't just any Monday, it was the start of Spirit Week. Establishing brotherhood and camaraderie, students cele- brated Hug Day on Monday. I loved Hug Day because it gave me a good excuse to hug people that l normally wouldn't have a chance to. said one shy senior. Welcoming the chance to hu- miliate the Mustangs, the Lions sported their tackiest green- and-white on Tuesday. HI was up all night trying to find clothes tacky enough to make me look like a Myer's Park student. said junior Martin Zoutewelle. Turning back the hands of time. students reincarnated Wild, Wild West on Wednes- day. They dressed to the likes of Billy the Kid and Calamity Jane as they corralled the wild Mus- tangs. Showdowns in the Quad and boot-stompin' in the halls gave the campus a West- ern atmosphere. Black veils covering grim faces hid the Lion's true feelings ofjoy behind their 'imourningu of the Mustangs. Thursday was Mustang Mourning Day and students came dressed in funer- al attire. 'ilt was really funny to see everyone act sad when they were really excited about the death of the Mustangs! said se- nior Tracy Hafey. After building school spirit all week, students revealed their true identity on Friday: proud, mighty Lions. Paw prints and whiskers were painted on faces, while buttons, lion's tails, and maroon Sc gold adorned bodies. Cold, steady rain was unsuc- cessful in dampening the stu- dents spirits. Refusing to be vic- tims ofthe weather, clubs set up their festive carnival booths in the gym. l liked having the car- nival in the gym a lot betterg it seemed to bring everybody closer together, said junior Regina Hairston. For five days students absorbed spirit, gearing up for the big game Friday night. Spirit Week 15

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