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

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Speechless. Tearful and speechless, senior Sylvia Bellinger is crowned the 1984 Carrousel Princess by Assistant Principal Steve Pitt. iPhoto by E. Willhelmj Raking in the Dough. Contribua tions and donations allow each girl to participate in the Carrousel Pageant. Maria Parker, who raised 3175, wins the Miss Spirit Award. iPhoto by T. Blankenshipl S , 'Ls-Q.. Are we ready for a female presi- dent? Senior Carol Nordman replies that we are ready for a woman presi- dent when asked her impromptu question from MC Ken Koontz of WBTV1 Standing in anticipation. Partici- pants in Showcase '84 await the an- nouncement of the five finalists. iPhoto by E. Willhelml Carrousel 11

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Casual wear, impromptu questions and evening gowns C C highlighted the evening of October 3 as 11 senior . women competed for the crown of Carrousel princess in howcase '84 Hours of practice were overg the time had finally arrived. The crowd waited with antici- pation for the announcement of Miss Carrousel 1984. Out of ll contestants only one would be crowned prin- cess. The crowd erupted with applause as the name of Syl- via Bellinger was an- nounced. Tears, of joy flowed from her eyes as she received the crown and flowers from assistant principal Steve Pitt. I can't believe this is really happening. I am speech- less, Bellinger said. The other finalists included seniors Leslie Hawthorne, first runner-upg Carol Nord- man, second runner-upg Tra- cey Mills, third runner-upg and Lisa Rhea, fourth run- ner-up. The contestants were re- quired to raise money to par- ticipate in the pageant. The money was raised through sponsors, and all profits went to the Junior Class Council. Senior Maria Parker, who raised the most money with S175 won the Spirit Award. Ken Koontz of WBTV in I can't believe this is really hap- pening. I am speechless. Charlotte served as Master of Ceremonies. The contestants were judged on interviews, ca- sual wear and formal wear. Between divisions of the contest, several groups of stu- dents entertained the crowd. The Small Mixed Ensemble performed a musical tribute to Stevie Wonder and senior Debbie Garner dazzled the crowd with her dancing. The Freestylers, break- dancers, performed a routine to Breaker's Revenge. I was very impressed with all the entertainers. They had a lot of talent, said junior A.J. Morgan. On the whole, the pageant went very well. They were all great girls to work with, stat- ed choral director Frank Williams who was the pag- eant director. I was very pleased, Williams added. Starting off on the right foot. Each of the 11 contestants begins the Carrousel Pageant by walking to the front of the stage to introduce herself. Senior Leslie Hawthorne welcomes the audience while modeling her casu- al wear. Over an hour later, she re- ceives the first runner-up trophy. iPhoto by E. Willhelml Carrousel

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