West Mecklenburg High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Turning to a more serious side of school, we began to think of our grades and wondered if we would be able to make the Beta Club. On Tuesday, December 2, our halls were filled with many four-and-five year olds. As usual there was much confusion, and for one day our classrooms seemed to be similar to three ring circuses. The approach of the Christmas season made all aware that the halfway point for the school year was almost here. While the Juniors were busy selling Christmas cards, the Bow and Arrow Staff was frantically trying to get out a December Issue; the Student Council was planning its big semi-formal Christmas dance (which went over with a bang!). The Glee Club was practicing for their Christ- mas music; and the various other clubs and organizations were planning different ways to celebrate the Yuletide Season. Everyone had so much to do that it seemed doubt- ful that all would be finished in time. However, the holi- days did arrive, and everyone had a merry time. After two weeks of over-eating, seeing old friends, wait- ing on Sant a Claus, and just plain old leisure, we returned to school and silently promised ourselves that we would try harder in the five remaining months. For the Seniors, a feeling of sadness crossed their minds as they remember- ed that they had just experienced their last High School vacation. As the time for exams approached, all students worked hard so that they might better their grades. After several weeks of study we finally finished our last exam and gave a sigh of relief.

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w N pointed with the outcome. However, the highlight of the season was our homecoming game, marked by beauti- ful and well-planned half-time cere- monies. Despite the rain, the girls looked lovely in their dazzling attire, while their escorts added to the regal splendor of the occasion. Although happy spirits were dampened by the losing of the game, we all cheered up and had a wonderful time. The months of October brought an- other glorious event, the election of our Carrousel Princess. We feel that we made a good choice and our entry represented us well.

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The athletic spotlight switched to basketball and we enjoyed tremendously coming to cheer our quintet on to victory. An ex- citing tournament in March was the climax of a successful sea- Another highlight of the early spring was College Day, filled with its various preparations and activities. All the students gain- ed valuable information from the college representatives who at- tended. Finally that bright day in April arrived when many Seniors, with glowing faces and excited spirits, boarded a bus to that long dreamed of destination— Washington!