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

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3 i. . 4. ig 3 -Q . 'ifiah ' A. Here comes the bride. November 2 txarked the marriage of Swedish ex- ghange student Sophie Krook to Prin- :ipal Richard Cansler. The HOSA Moonwalking, international cuisine, enter- tainment, and flowers added spirit to the ay of victory. Freed from the strains of a hectic school week, students gathered in the quadrangle Friday, November 4 for the Homecoming Carnival. The carnival was pieced to- gether by dozens of clubs sponsoring different types of activities, food and entertain- ment. Food was the most success- ful fundraiser of the carnival. The German Club sold pret- zels and Toblerones while the French Club offered coconut- filled bon-bons for five cents a piece. To finish off the snacks, Step right up! Don't be late as se- niors Amanda Barnett and Leslie Hawthorne sell I love WC buttons and Rice Krispie treats at the Keyette's booth. iPhoto by N. Smithl Club, who sponsored the marriage booth at the Homecoming Carnival, ofiiciated at the ceremony. iPhoto by K. Kortl DECA sold Pepsi and other soft drinks. Spirit items were popular since it was Homecoming Day. One could buy anything from buttons to bandanas to The salute to Ste- vie Wonder was really great. It made this carnival better than any previous one. lions tails. The Art Club, Keyettes and Order of the Lion sold these items. For students who wanted to get involved or be entertained, the Key Club provided a dunking booth and the Civi- tans sponsored a spacewalk. In reaction to the spacewalk, senior Jeff Roberts said, It was massive!! The salute to Stevie Won- der was really great. It made this carnival better than any previous ones, said senior Tracey Mills. Under the di- rection of Frank Williams, the Mixed Ensemble sang such Stevie Wonder songs as Isn't She Lovely? and Sir Duke. The Homecoming Carnival brought students together and gave them a chance to enjoy all sorts of food and entertainment. fe wide' Ninety-nine maroon and gold balloons. Seniors Michelle Johnson, Candace Walker, Quale Threatt, and Phoebe Mahatha, along with cosme- tology student teacher Loretta Wil- 50 ncrn. liams and her daughter Donita Peters, advertise the balloons that were sold for VICA and Cosmetology. iPhoto by K. Kortb Welcome to our country. ESL stu- dents Bounthary Vongdeuane, Pedro Velaquez, Eva Hoang, and teachers Caroline Kanoy and Bounthene Vongxay sell food from different coun- tries. iPhoto by K. Kortl Carnival 13

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A carnival sponsored by clubs, a parade led by the ROTC and a victory captured by the football team made homecoming a nigltt N' to l it for xi ll0'M'VU ' 4, h -5 .o ' f 24.-. AME, 'p 'T Y 4 . O l A' I 'J V. J V K- ' ri lklll YUM if, C0965 do mm ce, QQ.. lv O61 a queen Qi .. XTX High spirits lifted the Lions to a 28-14 victory over the North Mecklenburg Vikings homecoming night, Novem- ber 2. Homecoming day began with a carnival during fourth period lunches. At 6 pan. the J ROTC Honor Guard, march- ing band and the letter-girls led the Homecoming Parade. The parade which began at Oak- lawn Drive marched down Beatties Ford Road and La Salle Streets and then ended at the football stadium. K Several clubs participated in the parade. A truck painted flonrescent orange, had a sign that said, Party with the Ci- vitansf' The ESL Club had a float displaying flags from countries around the world, and the Interact Club- float was decorated with maroon and gold ribbons. The game began at 8 p.m. after the singing ofthe nation- al anthem. As halftime ap- mance, the homecoming court was announced by class clas- sification. Representing the Sophomore Class were Sonya Miller, Stephanie preached the gamewas tied at 7-7. The stands were packed and e v et r y o n e yelled i and cheered. The The stands were packedand every- one yelled and cheeredg basically everyone was into WC. Clay and S a n cl 1- a Reid. Rep- resenting the Junior Class were H e a t lx e r Bailey, Jan- band helped everyone get spir- ited and everyone was anxious to findout who would be the homecoming queen. Basically everyone was into WC, said junior Alan Pringle. At halftime the band and lettergirls pranced onto the field jamming to the beats of Rock It and Glamorous Life. i After their perfor- nine Morrow, Prissy Campbell and Michele Roberts. Representing the Senior Class were Ann Broadway, Regina Hair- ston, Tammy Allen and Ta- mara Carr. Finally the princesses and queen were announced. The sophomore princess was Stephanie Clay and junior princess was Prissy Campbell. Homecoming queen, Regina Hairston escorted by senior Melvin Young was crowned queen by principal Richard C. Cansler. Sophomore J .G. Pierce said, It was slow dur- ing the week, but when we were winning things really moved into gear. The game concluded with a West Char- lotte victory, 28-14. e A dance followed the game. Disc jockey, Little John played popular songs. Two fa- vorite songs were Cool .lt Now and The Bird. s The dance was crowded and hot but exciting, said se- nior Kevin Bradford. A carnival, a parade and high spirits all contributedto the g victorious homecoming night , s Have you hugged a Lion today? Varsity cheerleader Mary Beth Cooley gives Lion mascot Sandra Heartly a hug at the homecoming game. In awe of excellence. Fans look on as the football team catches a victory over North Meek, 28-14. iPhoto by T. Blankenship? f .wily A Homecoming 15 Q C yj ffeiff ,tw if .. . Q 2 t . l, N. YW A.. ff Cm c 6 FX Q L J .-5 S fs. Q fx fx .E- Ngl- Ol, FS .il 0 5 Q Q 57 Q VX lvl f. V ex -lx wx 'Y .J YN D, A N it N qc. i V oi, N N X., 3 45. 5. .X w .Z 7 ,