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

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' In its brief course lie all the verities and realities Each day that passes becomes a small but vital com- ponent of one ' s life. Rather than anticipate the close of a day, students should realize the potential within it and stri ' e to their utmost to make the day fruitful. Each day is one’s own; to squander it is to lose a per- sonal possession. Just as a fallen leaf is caught by the wind and carried to an undetermined fate, apathetic students find them- selves en ’eloped by the rushing winds of life without a goal towards which to strive. It is necessary to greet each dawning day with renewed determination and a goal in mind in order to fulfill the e xpectations of that day. To omit a single day from any person’s life would be to alter every day thereafter in his life. As insignifi- cant as it may seem, each day makes existence a reality. Tomorrow is an intangible dream; today, a vital truth. Enjoying life from day to day assures a progression of pleasant verities. Through a never-ceasing chain of new experiences, one gains int ' aluable knowledge and comprehension of life’s complexities. Dwelling upon past events of yester- day will never alter them; however, knowledge gained through experience may render tomorrow more produc- tive. Missing a test question or committing an embar- rassing “faux pas” usually prevents the incident from recurring. Having prepared the ingredients, Home Economics 11 student Annie Anderson mixes the components of a small fruit cake. Mecklenburg County students enjoyed an unexpected vacation in January as snow made hus transportation dangerous. Page Six

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‘For it is the very life of life ' Taking advantage of free bus transportation, Billy Baucom and Alfred Deese disembark to begin their daily routines. TABLE OF CONTENTS Look to This Day Pave O 4 Glory of Action Activities Page O 8 Athletics Page 44 Bliss of Growth Curriculum and Administration Page 66 Classes Page 92 Splendor of Beauty Page 148 Advertisements Page 182 Index Page 224 IIa ' ing passed ' more rapidly than most students realize, the school year 1965-1966 is illustrative of how quickly a lifetime is concluded. “Look to This Day” was selected as the theme of the 1966 Tomahawk in an attempt to provide a complete and accurate coverage of “this day” in our li ' es. V Tile underclassmen still look forward to high school “days,” seniors look to the horizon of higher education or employment. Today is the r’ery life of life: influenced by yesterday, it helps determine tomorrow. Realizing this fact and putting forth unlimited personal efforts will insure self- satisfaction on behalf of the student. Contrarily, in- adequate consideration of today may be indicative of a squandered lifetime. Experts demonstrate to physical education classes the necessity of concentration in learning karate techniques.

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}f your existeme To ease crowded classroom conditions, workmen began in ]aniiary to lay fottndations for three additional mobile tDiits. Aii’erf students gaze at the majestic chief donated by the 196T1965 cheerleaders to keep vigil over West tribesmen. llie verities and realities of each day are different for each student. I low ' ever, en’eryone faces problems, of which the solutions affect his entire existence. “This day” has held unique experiences and problems for each student. By meeting the challenges with relentless efforts and undaunted spirits, students may envision tomorrow with hope and dream of yesterday with contentment. Through narrative pictures and informati ' e copy, the Tomahawk staff endeavored to capture the glory of action, the bliss of growth, and the splendor of beauty and compile them into an exciting, cherishable yearbook. They hoped to create a book which would retain “this day” as a memorable reality. School spirit surging to great intensity, Mr. Freeman sells Alice Sadler a ticket for the Myers Park basketball game. Page Seven