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

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Strawn Leads Indians With Lowest Average Having the lowest stroke average of the golf sea¬ son, David Strawn led the Indians in their fourteenth season with a 37.8 average. Behind Strawn by a few strokes were team members Tim Eaton with an average of 40.1, Jim Nance with 40.3, Tommy Shouse with 40.4, Terry Helms with 40.9, Lee Hipp with 42.33, and Bob Werth with 40.2. Having gained useful experience throughout the season, the Indians qualified fourth out of fourteen schools in the dis¬ trict to go to the state tournament at Candlewood Park in Greensboro. Steve Vaughn. Bill Judson, Lee Hipp, Terry Helms, Tim Eaton, Wilford Capps, David Strawn, Ronnie Montgomery. Striving to improve their accuracy, members of the golf team practice their drives at Little Nine Driving Range. West golfer David Strawn shows perfect form while practicing his back swing as he makes his drive from a tee. After landing his ball on the green, Lee Hipp puts the ball in the cup to make his birdie on a second shot. 26

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« - if Straining for every possible inch of distance, Mike Russell makes a strenuous leap in the running broad jump. Pouring on speed, Jerry Stowe makes a last-effort burst of speed to leave the rest of the pacers in a final lap. Track Team Places Fifth in State Tournament The track team had a slow start but came on strong to finish the season in fifth place in the state 4-A meet. The Warriors began the season by coming in second in the first combination meet with Myers Park on top with 93 points, West with 31 points, and Garinger with 23 points. The following meet had almost identical scores with Myers Park having 93, West 37, and Garinger 18 points. The next meet was the turning point of the season as West beat North and Harding by the score of 64 5 6 to 54 and 28 respectively. West then defeated Garinger by the overwhelming score of 103 1 2 to 38 1 2. To keep the string of victories going, West scored 93 points to Garinger’s 72 points, Ashley’s 25 1 2 points, and Hunter Huss’s 7 12 points. To end a fine season, West earned a big victory over Harding, Ashley, and Hunter Huss with the scores, West 82 1 2, Harding 42, Ashley 22 1 2, and Hunter Huss 3. First Row: Cauble, Blanks, McCullough, Winters, Bishop, Chavis, Cox, Leatherman, Taylor. Second Row: Ervin, Elam, Brewer, James, S. Moore, Morgan, Plummer, R. Moore, Teve- paugh, Helms. Third Row: Frazier, Allen, L. Wilson, Statues, T. Wilson, Hyder, Alexander, Nixon, Sizemore, Gordon. ( Rey¬ nolds]} Greene, Coach Patterson. 25

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Girls Develop Skills with Athletic Competition First Row: M. Powell; Brown; Bare; McArthur; Gray; Lewis; J. Geddings, president; Clarke, vice president; D. J. Meacham, secretary-treasurer; Lyerly, point recorder; Sadler; Logan; Potts; Graham; Black; Reynolds. Second Row: Petty, McClamrock, Killian, Crowder, Wells, Bigham, Jones, Hamm, Hyatt, Schnibben, Asbury, McFarland, Shaw, F. Giving instructions in the correct procedures and techniques of volleyball is G.A.A. adviser Miss Southerland. As G.A.A. members Cheryl Lyerly and Glenda Goodman observe, Beverly Hill returns a net ball in a volleyball game. Powell, Huneycutt, Reed. Third Row: Faires, Flowers, Martin, Epley, Easterling, Coley, Bolick, Brookshire, Hatley, Gil¬ lespie, L. Edwards, Grant, Springs, Morrison, J. Meacham, Foxx, Tedford. Fourth Row: Kenley, Freeman, Foard, Tucker, Counts, Goodman, Austin, Roberts, Hunter, Pickier, Hill, Wright, McClary, Raborn, Tweed. Promoting athletic ability and physical fitness is the goal of G.A.A., the only association providing for girls the opportunity to participate in sports. Weekly meetings helped members improve co-ordina¬ tion, skill, and sportsmanship in various athletic act ivities. Fall activities included fast-moving field hockey and tennis. Supervised by Miss Southerland, the field hockey team played several other schools in the area. Frequently, mid-winter participation in basket¬ ball and volleyball brought intense excitement. Throughout the year, preparations for the annual State Playday in High Point were made. Prospective participants prepared to compete with girls from other schools in track events, tennis, softball, and volleyball. Many hopes were fulfilled as the long- awaited day arrived. After enjoying an excitement- packed day, the girls returned to West sore and sun¬ burned but enthusiastic with new ideas for next year. Members Brenda Jones, Donna Biggers, Thelma Morrison, and Karen Clarke participate in an afternoon basketball game. 27