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

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1968 volume:

Published by The Students of WEST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Charlotte North Carolina VOLUME XVII Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Eight Participating in the annual Christmas parade, Norma Hammond and Melanie Ridout precede the marching band. Util izing Imagination, Students To relay the imaginative spirit which the students and teach¬ ers of West Mecklenburg possess, the Tomahawk staff chose “Imagination” as the theme of the 1968 Tomahawk. Imagina¬ tion was prevalent in all phases of school life. Imagination sparked the student body and faculty to strive for achievements and developments which benefited them as well as West and the surrounding community. Employing their competitive spirit and athletic ability, the students excelled in all sports events and brought recognition to themselves and to West. To further their knowledge and under¬ standing, the students used their creative ability in completing their assigned tasks. Because of outstanding contributions and achievements, some students merited special honors and awards. Natural class rivalry prompted each class to strive to outdo the other classes in spirit, accomplishments, and privileges. Some devoted their initiative and effort to soliciting advertisements for the financing of the Tomahawk. Mr. Schrum, assisted by Mike Gardner and Daryl McCall, counts the money collected by juniors for Christmas cards. Ed Norkett applies the knowledge and techniques learned in Industrial Arts I to complete an individual project, a wooden bowl. Dressed as an Indian brave, senior Jimmy Lockman serves as a mascot at the West-Myers Park game to boost spirit. Gain Accomplishments in Phases of School, Community Life In The Miracle Worker Roger Briggs as James Keller lashes out in anger at his father, played by Dennis Frazier. After winning the homecoming game, the members of the powder-puff football team carry their coach off the field. To vary the presentation of their cheers, the cheerleaders construct a pyramid while chanting “Two Bits.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Athletics Page 12 Organizations Page 30 Curriculum and Faculty Page 70 Student Life Page 104 Classes Page 132 Sophomores Page 134 Ju niors Page 146 Seniors Page 160 Advertisements Page 182 Index Page 220 Skills, Sportsmanship Increase During Athletic Events Throughout the year the athletic teams of West Mecklenburg displayed qualities of greatness, a sense of pride, and a spirit of competition- Players in both team and individual sports increas¬ ed their skill and, at the same time, their sportsmanship during participation in competitive events. West offered a variety of sports — football, basketball, golf, tennis, wrestling, track, and cross country - to the male mem¬ bers of the student body. For the girls, the Girls Athletic Asso¬ ciation presented a variety of sports such as field hockey, basket¬ ball and volleyball. Equally important to the success of each team were the coaches who directed the players. It was often their inspiratior and imagination that created the teams of West Mecklenburg This combination of players and coaches equaled success foi each team. In the wrestling match against Harding, Keith Bingham fights against the over powering grasp of his Ram opponent. After Johnny Severs’ spectacular pass interception and 65-yard touchdown bench erupts with joy as victory becomes imminent. Putting out an extra burst of energy, senior Gary Bolt leaps to sink a basket in the game against Independence. run in the West-Myers Park game, the last football game of the season, the Being extracurricular activities, the numerous clubs gave stu¬ dents a broader horizon in the field of study in which they were interested. Included in the clubs’ activities were service projects, promoted not only for the school but also for the community and city. Field trips, lectures, and discussion groups were other important phases of the clubs’ scheduled activities. Membership in curriculum clubs was limited to those students enrolled in the sponsoring course. Having a desire to work and help others was the primary requirement for membership in a service club. It was this combination of service and curriculum organizations that gave students an opportunity to work to¬ gether and to carry out their ideas. Each organization elected its slate of officers to plan and to complete the year’s projects. To assist and to offer advice, a teacher acting as an adviser to each organization helped in the supervision of the activities. Extracurricular activities provided an opportunity for a stu¬ dent to achieve personal satisfaction through work in an organ¬ ization. To gain experience from working together, to offer ser¬ vice, to accept responsibility — these were the reasons for form¬ ing the more than twenty extracurricular organizations. To publicize the Myers Park basketball game, school spirit committee member C. Guignard paints a large wall sign. Extracurricular Activities Broaden Scholars’ Horizons Fulfilling a Key Club responsibility, P. Schroeder and R. Sigmon help in the book room at the beginning of school. After the National Honor Society induction ceremony, new and old members lapse into animated conversation. Library Club member C. Hood stamps and approves books for borrowers B. Willocks, C. Stubbs, and B. Tucker. Completing Lessons, Students Employ Creative Ability To congratulate Coach Peek for a job well-done, Terry Helms, Allen Gayle, and Mike Irby carry him off the field. To increase their knowledge and understanding, the students of West Mecklenburg used their creative ability in completing their assigned tasks. From the wide variety of courses, they selected their avenues of endeavor and applied themselves in learning the required, such as math and English, and the elect¬ ives, such as art and foreign languages. The teachers aided the students in their quest for knowledge. Utilizing new and old techniques, they captured the students’ attention and led the students into new horizons of learning. To further guide the students, they served as sponsors, gave in¬ dividual aid, and offered helpful advice. Employing her imagination, an art student uses a blow torch and wire to create an interesting abstract design. In the newly-established auto body and fender repair course, Max Womack and other students test their knowledge and skill of auto mechanics through replacing the wheel bearings of a teacher’s car. At the pancake supper sponsored by the Booster Club, Larry Graham satisfies his appetite by finishing his food. At the Red Cross Thanksgiving banquet, foreign exchange student Barbara Murlot samples a typically American meal. Student Life Represents a Continual Chain of Events An unending chain of events surrounded each student from the moment he entered for the first time until the moment he left for the final time at graduation. Included in this chain of events were the common experiences of each day and the special events of greater magnitude. Lunch, lockers, halls, tests, buses, laughter, work—these were the items which constituted a typical school day. Events such as pep rallies, dances, Senior Awards Day, the Junior-Senior Prom, Homecoming, and the barbecue amplified a typical day into a myriad of new experiences. It was in these days that scholastic achievement, individual accomplishments, and athletic success blended into the life of each student. At a pep rally Linda Payseur, Harry Hilewitz, Nancy Easterling participate in “This Is What Our Players Wear .. Pausing in hall, Beverly Huffstickler and Charles Guignard ponder the message presented in the morning devotion. 9 Each Class Strives for Various Goals, Accomplishments Natural class rivalry prompted each class to strive to outdo the other classes in spirit, accomplishments, and privileges. To organize the sophomores and to promote school spirit, the Soph¬ omore Class established a Sophomore Pep Club. Urging the junior varsity teams to victory being its main goal, the Pep Club sold special booster badges. Striving to create the most enjoyable and most beautiful Junior-Senior Prom, the Junior Class dili¬ gently sold Christmas cards and later spent long hours in plan¬ ning. Careful discussing and planning brought the seniors various privileges which were rewards for successfully reaching their goal. Although each class worked separately on its goals, all com¬ bined in striving to portray West Mecklenburg’s ideals in all phases of school life. Prior to homeroom, sophomore Diane Williams buys school supplies from Mr. Paul Peek, operator of the student store. Climbing the steps outside the science building, P. Clark, L. Bryant, and N. Combs brave the rain to reach the next class. Scurrying down a corridor in the administration building before homeroom, sophomores, juniors, and seniors chat with friends about the day’s activities, attend to club business, and prepare for the new day. From Tomahawk Staff members Ren Henderson and Viola Black, students in Mrs. Harris’ sophomore homeroom receive school pictures which Mr. and Mrs. Jake Brumfield of Brumfield Studios took in September. Business Staff Solicits Advertisements, Builds Interest Standing at the intersection of Thrift and Little Rock Roads, the guide- post shows West is only three miles away. Employing initiative and effort, the members of the business staff labored diligently throughout the summer and fall months to solicit advertisements for the financing of the 1968 Toma¬ hawk. They also created interest in West Mecklenburg and in its activities. Through the use of imaginative pictures and interesting copy, the staffs have endeavored to capture the imagination that has appeared in every student and teacher and in every school activ¬ ity. As one turns the pages of the 1968 Tomahawk, he real¬ izes that imagination was prevalent throughout the school year. Business staffer Frances Powell talks with Mrs. Marian Blythe about plac¬ ing an advertisement in the Tomahawk. 11 Oy ■ ■ ' ■ :-:■: % v, :; ■■■ ; ?, . ■ ■■. fT ; 1 ,VW fi ' fSffl - Jyjjl ■ i Jti ' ymm « S Sb 4H SS« 12 Imagination is Athletics. Athletics is Memorial Stadium . . . touchdown . . . goal . . . defeat . . . hope . . . struggle . . . victory . . . “Two Bits” First Row: B. Counts, J. Severs, D. McGee, B. Thompson, R. McCall, J. Brock, M. Bingham, R. Gaskin, C. Justice, B. Bridges, K. Biggers, T. Joy, M. Mullis, B. Beckham. Second Row: R. Moore, R. Caldwell, R. Walker, J. Beatty, M. Bass, J. McCullen, M. McAleer, M. Perkins, S. Vaughn, L. Graham, M. Cox, C. McCullough, R. Latour, S. Powell, D. Benfield, D. Turner. Third Row: C. Guignard, J. Watson, D. McCall, M. James, R. Calomeris, C. Burgin, K. Beatty, M. Van Malssen, B. Faile, S. Hinson, M. Plummer, D. Starnes, S. Lamb, J. Boone, E. Allen, M. Payne, T. Eaton. West Finishes Second in Western 4A with a 6-4 Season Combining strength and skill, the football team compiled a 6-4 season to place second in the Western 4A Conference. Losing a fourteen-point lead in the third quarter, the Indians lost their opening game to East. Experienced seniors-Severs, Counts, and Justice - acting as tri-captains took charge the fol¬ lowing week and led West past Shelby. Eager for another victory, West then faced Harding. Aided by a thirty-yard field goal from Jimmie Brock and four touchdown passes. West out¬ classed Harding, 42 to 6. Forty-six West players participated in the rout, which was the second time the Indians had defeated their arch rival. West lost the next two games to the Green Waves of Ashley and to the Huskies of Hunter Huss. Determined and angered by these losses, West battered North into submission the following week. David McGee rammed over for the first touch¬ down from the two-yard line. John Severs raced thirty-five yards for the second score. Defense became the strong point of the game as the Indians protected their six-point lead by holding North four downs inside the West five-yard line. Scoring on the opening play and making two other quick scores in the first quarter sparked the Indians in their win over Second Ward. In¬ spired by the victories in previous games and spirited because of Homecoming, West scored four touchdowns in the first half against Olympic and held the lead to triumph over the Trojans by a score of 27 to 6. South momentarily stopped West’s winning streak, but West recovered and ended the season with a hard fought win over Myers Park. Leading the team in the last game was Johnny Severs, senior quarterback, who scored once on a twenty-two- yard run and once on a sixty-four-yard run with an intercepted pass. Senior quarterback Severs was duly recognized for his play during the season by being selected for both the Shrine Bowl Team and the All-County Team. Demonstrating rough defense, halfback Mike Bingham and Mike Payne move to make the tackle on Second Ward runner. Wiping out interference and making the tackle, the West defensive unit led by senior linebacker Bobby Counts and followed by Mike Bingham, Steve Vaughn, Doug Starnes and Reggie Caldwell halts the East drive. Spinning out of the grasp of a South tackier and gaining tough yardage, tri-captain Charlie Justice moves downfield. SCOREBOARD West. .14 East . . . . 21 West. .19 Shelby. . . . 7 West. .42 Harding. . . . 6 West. . 6 Ashley . . . . 30 West. . 0 Hunter Huss . . . . . . 19 West. .13 North. . . . 7 West. .35 Second Ward . . . . . 6 West. .27 Olympic . . . . 6 West. .14 South. . . . 32 West. .14 Myers Park . . . . . . 7 While breaking a tackle, right end Jimmy McCullen makes an attempt to lateral after the completion of a short pass. Proving his exceptional speed to several Olympic defenders, Johnny Severs turns left end on a quarterback option. Showing the running ability that placed him on the Shrine Bowl Team, Johnny Severs moves upfield against East. 15 With great control and dexterity, West’s Gary Bolt jumps and lays in a goal for two, as Charlie Bragg looks on. West . . . . . 57 SCOREBOARD Independence . . ... 65 West . . ... 44 East. .... 66 West . . ... 73 Garinger. .... 62 West . . . . . 51 Hunter Huss. . ... 75 West . . . . . 51 South . . . .... 65 West . . ... 57 North. .... 76 West . . ... 54 Gastonia Ashley . . . . ... 58 West . . ... 44 Garinger. . ... 50 West . . . . . 55 Myers Park. .... 60 West . . ... 83 Harding. . ... 74 West . . .. .72 Olympic. . ... 68 West . . . . . 67 North. . ... 62 West . . ... 67 Second Ward. . ... 61 West . . . . . 41 Gastonia Ashley.... . ... 56 West . . . . . 53 Hunter Huss. . ... 61 West . . , . . . 65 Harding. . ... 72 West . . . . . . 45 Mvers Park. . ... 73 West . . . . . . 84 Olympic. .... 65 West . . . . . . 63 Second Ward. . ... 82 West . . . ... 58 Tournament Garinger. . ... 56 West . . . . . 42 West Charlotte. . ... 69 Attempting to make a goal for the team, Devon Brookshire jumps high above the Olympic center and scores two points. glglfg $ Atr s p Ajr£ niA . I ' tylAffis ni Ajf WUMf mM V OM45 Front Row: M. Hood, M. Bass, J. Jackson, C. Bragg, K. Beatty, C. Rankin, M. Renzo. Second Row: R. Walker, L. Mathis, G. Beam, O. Stinson, D. Brookshire, C. Davis, C.Tinker, M. Hayes. Determined Basketball Team Proves Unyielding Threat Getting off to a slow start, the Indians lost their opening game to Independence. Losing next to East, the Indians then beat Garinger only to lose the next six. Rising to the occasion in the game against arch rival Harding, Charlie Bragg and Johnny Severs l ed the team to a resounding victory with 25 and 23 points respectively. Gary Bolt scored 20 points and Devon Brookshire scored 15 points to lead the team past Olympic. Teammates followed these examples and worked together to defeat North Mecklenburg in two overtimes. West defeated Second Ward the following week, but then lost to Gastonia Ashley. The Indians lost three more games before beating Olympic. Second Ward defeated the Indians in the final game of the regular season. Inspired playing led West by Garinger in the first game of tournament play. West Charlotte halted the Indian drive by defeating the Indians in the quarter final play of the tournament. Struggling for a rebound, forward George Beam and center Devon Brookshire fight for position as Gary Bolt looks on. Fighting for a rebound in the game against North, Indians Charlie Bragg and Lynn Mathis out-jump their opponent. 42 T 1 Ms. | £ ; - sm k • V V ,;, . ' -1. }«gs , , Front Row: Blackwelder, Millner, McDaniel, Helms, Abernathy, McClary. Second Row: Hughes, Kidd, Caldwell, Burgin, Cherry, McDaniel, Smith. Cherry Leads JV Basketball Team to Winning Season Driving hard for the basket, Londell McClary lays the ball up for two points as he is fouled by a Harding opponent. Sparked by the high scoring of Harold Cherry, West finished a fine season with an eleven and nine record. Cherry scored twenty points or better consistently and put in twenty-seven points against Ashley for his season’s high mark. After defeating Independence 52 to 37 in the opening game, West went on to win nine of the next eleven. West defeated Garinger by the score of 61 to 47, Hunter Huss 59 to 52, South 52 to 50, North 70 to 62, Gastonia Ashley 47 to 43, Garinger 51 to 46, and Myers Park 51 to 47. The tribe easily defeated the next two opponents, Olympic and North, by the scores of 66 to 47 and 54 to 44. The Second Ward Tigers handed the Indians their worst defeat of the season in the next game by the score of 77 to 53. Beating Olympic 74 to 67 was the only victory in the last seven games. Playing scrappy defense, Harold Cherry and Paul Millner wrestle the ball from an opponent as Larry Caldwell watches. 18 Defense Plays Major Role in Junior Varsity Victories Safety Don Mull, end James Davis, and tackle Harry Hilewitz arrive on t he scene too late as a South Mecklenburg player, running around right end, is tackled after a short gain by two West players. .f v 3 � . y T Running the quarterback option, Mark McDaniels laterals to Ronnie Ridout as he is pursued by a North player. First Row: S. Jarret, B. Grant, E. Black, M. McDaniels, J. Blair, C. Bradshaw, P. Milner, B. Helms, L. McClary, R. Pearson, M. Fox, J. Brigman, D. Aderholt. Second Row: L. Guingard, D. Mull, W. Abernathy, G. Hager, R. Longford, R. Ridout, J. McCullen, B. Graham, D. Sparked by a strong defense that held their opponents to a 4.3 average per game, the junior varsity gridders completed the best season ever for a West football team. The offense rose to the occasion many times with some big key plays to overcome the opponents. One of the biggest wins of the season came when West defeated the Green Wave of Ashley 14-6. This game marked the first time West had defeated Ashley in football. West defeated North 6-0 in the final seconds of play when Bobby Helms caught a pass from Mark McDaniel. Their only loss came at the hands of Catholic by the score of 13-0. Leading the Indian defense was guard Rick Pearson along with tackles Robbie Elders and Harry Hilewitz and defensive end Bobby Helms. Huffstickler, J. Davis, R. Blanks, P. Payne, T. Montgomery. Third Row: J. Bridges, G. Lopez, D. Randal, B. Kelly, D. Strickland, W. Holt, H. Hilewitz, J. Burgin, R. Elders, H. McCorkle, J. Crump, R. Dixon, G. Vaughn. Celebrating a victory over the Trojans of Olympic, team members demonstrate their enthusiasm after the game. West Places Second in State Posting a season record of seventeen wins and seven losses, West fought its way into second place in the State 4A Baseball Championship. Following a loss to South in the opening game, West returned determined to defeat Myers Park, Olympic and Gastonia. After a loss to North, the Indians went on to end the First half of the season with four straight victories over Harding, Garinger, Hunter Huss, and East. West beat South to start the second half but lost the following game to Myers Park. Angered by defeat, the Indians recovered and defeated West Charlotte and Gastonia before North halted the drive. West then beat Harding, lost a close one to Garinger, and Finished the regular season with wins over Hunter Huss and East. Watching the East game with intense eagerness, players shout encouraging words to their teammates from the bench. 4A Baseball Championship With a season record of thirteen wins and five losses, the Indians entered the state 4A playoffs. Shutout pitching from Tommy Russell enabled West to overcome Asheville in the First game of the series. Following that example, left-hander George Beam, with a season record of eleven wins and two losses, pitched the Indians by Harding and North into the Finals against Rocky Mount. After losing the opening game to Rocky Mount by 7 to 5, the Indians came back to win the second game 2-1 but lost the Final game of the series by the score of 4 to 1. Showing the excellent batting form that placed him on the All-County Baseball Team, Doyle Shaw cracks a long drive. Stepping across second base ahead of the runner, Phil Keener completes the first part of an attempted double play. 20 Agile first baseman William Self demonstrates a superb long stretch as he gathers the ball on a crucial play. Headcoach Carl Bolick gives Phil Keener his batting instructions before the fleet shortstop goes to bat. SCOREBOARD West.6 West.12 West.9 West.13 West .1 West.3 West.3 West .5 West.8 West .15 West.7 West .6 West .5 West .0 West .4 West .2 West .3 West .6 South.7 Myers Park.0 Olympic.6 Ashley.2 North.8 Harding.1 Garinger.0 Hunter Huss.0 East.6 South.6 Myers Park.11 West Charlotte.0 Ashley.0 North.7 Harding.3 Garinger.3 Hunter Huss.2 East.4 Shortstop Phil Keener displays his powerful swing against Hunter Huss by making one of his many clutch hits. Sliding in home under the catcher’s tag, Ray Gaskins tries to score while umpire watches closely to make the call. Play-off West . . . . .... 5 Asheville. . . . . 0 West . . . . .... 5 Harding. . . . . 1 West . . . . .... 5 North. . . . . 1 West . . . . .... 5 Rocky Mount . . . . . . . . 7 West . . . . .... 2 Rocky Mount . . . . . . . . 1 West . . . . .... 1 Rocky Mount .... . . . . 6 Right-hander Tommy Russell exhibits his pitching form as he follows through toward home in his wind-up. 21 Front Row: Armstrong, Zeigler, co-captain M. Bingham, Mullen, Hilewitz, Grimes, co-captain Graham, Blair. Second Row: Moss, Jones, K. Bingham, Osborne, Watson, Pearson, Kitchens, Burgin. Third Row: Wright, Aderholt, Anderson, Deese, Rowe, Davis, Johnson. Three Indian Grapplers Participate in State Tournament Coached by Watt Burris, the West grapplers had their best season. Finishing the regular season with a 4-6 record, the Indians sent three wrestlers to the state tournament. Wrestling in the 197 weight class, Charlie Burgin lost his match by the score of 9-0. Paul Kitchens wrestling at 154, lost his match 4-2. Harry Hilewitz lost his match in overtime by a 1-1 judge’s decision. In the first win of the season, the wrestling team defeated Hunter Huss 28-23. Dixon Armstrong, Mike Bingham, Jack Watson, and Charles Burgin pinned opponents. The match was won by a forfeit in the heavyweight division. Defeating South 28-19, the Indians won all matches between the 133 and 165 weight divisions. The other two victories came against Olympic 27-23 and Garinger 39-14. In the match a gainst Garinger, West drew a victory as the Wildcats forfeited four weight divisions. , Interest increased as the grapplers won, and more boys participated than in previous years. Trying for a pinning combination, Indian grappler Ken Grimes holds his North opponent to the wrestling mat. P. Kitchens in the ready position awaits the beginning of his wrestling match in the 154 pound weight division. Controlling his North opponent, Indian grappler Dean Mullen attempts a pin during the afternoon wrestling match. 22 Netters Compile Record of Three Wins and Six Losses Steve Schroeder exhibits his skill with a racket as he returns the ball during an afternoon challenge match. Displaying his winning technique, Troy Harkey executes another powerful forearm slam into his opponent’s court. Returning from the previous year were tennis lettermen Troy Harkey, Neil Cathey, and Roger Hagler. Eight boys played consistently all year, and the six boys showing the most progress in practice played in the matches. West opened the season by defeating the Olympic Trojans by the score of 7-2. Losing the next six matches to strong teams such as North and Myers Park, the Indians came back to defeat Harding and Garinger both by the score of 5-4. Completing the season with these two wins, the tribe failed to qualify anyone for the district or state finals. Under the coaching of James Bone, the tennis team posted a regular season record of three wins and six losses. The players with the best individual records were Troy Harkey, Neil Cathey, and Steve Schroeder. During a warm afternoon practice, Neil Cathey runs to his right to successfully return a volley to his opponent. Tom Brabenec, Roger Hagler, Neil Cathey,Troy Harkey, Steve Schroeder, Charles Burgin. 23 Front Row: Lenny Bullock, Roy Daniels, Terry Wallace, Jonny Bruce Gillenwater, James Fraley, Johnny Leatherman, Darrel Kidd, Alexander, Lee Statton, Terry Taylor, Mike Gordon. Second Row: Ronnie York, Steve Moore, Coach Patterson. Cross Country Team Places Ninth in State Competition Proving to be a worthy opponent, the cross country team finished the regular season meets with two first place and four second place finishes. Leading the team were Steve Moore, Terry Taylor, Mike Gordon, and captain, Jonny Alexander. On September 14, the cross country team opened its season with a win in a meet of four schools. In the next meet, West finished second and was beaten only by Myers Park. Placing second in the following three meets, the harriers concluded a regular season with a win over North, Harding, and Olympic. After meeting with regular season success, the team finished third in a 4-A Conference meet of nine schools. In a sectional meet of fourteen schools, the Indians earned fourth place. To conclude the season, the West harriers placed ninth in state com¬ petition. Being instructed by Coach Patterson, Larry Bullock and Terry Taylor await the start of a cross country meet. Getting a good start, Johnny Leatherman, Terry Taylor, Jonny Alexander, and Steve Moore participate in a local 4-A Conference cross country meet in which West finished third out of nine schools. Bishop, Sizemore Lead Trackmen in State Tournament First Row: Cauble, Blanks, McCullough, Winters, Bishop, Chavis, Cox, Leatherman, Taylor. Second Row: Ervin, Elam, Brewer, James, S. Moore, Morgan, Plummer, R. Moore, Tevepaugh, Helms. Third Row: Frazier, Allen, L. Wilson, Starnes, T. Wilson, Hyder, Alexander, Nixon, Sizemore, Gordon, Reynolds, Green, Coach Patterson. Pat Eaton shows good form as he attempts to clear the bar while Peck Byrum, Eddie Allen, and Bobby Helms watch. Finishing a winning season, the track team placed eighth in the state tournament. In tire state meet Mel Bishop placed sec¬ ond in the mile with a time of 4.25. Roy Sizemore placed in both the high and low hurdles. Mel Bishop, a versatile runner, won the mile run in the sec¬ tional meet with a time of 4.275. As the Indians defeated Hard¬ ing 82 to 36, Bishop set a new school record in the 880 yard run by turning in a time of 1.574. Having good depth. West placed first in five meets. The Tribe won their first meet by defeating the Garinger Wildcats by a score of 59 to 50. Johnny Alexander, Sidney Blanks and Mel Bishop led the scoring for West with ten, nine and eight points respectively. The 4-A Conference meet at East Mecklenburg found West in a solid fourth place. Johnny Leatherman puts pressure on the leaders of the 880-yard run dur¬ ing a track meet at South Mecklenburg. Strawn Sets New School Record for Lowest Average Steve Vaughn, Bill Judson, Lee Hipp,Terry Helms, Tim Eaton, Wilford Capps, David Strawn, Ronnie Montgomery. Under coach Kent Moseley, the golf team enjoyed one of its best seasons. Powered by experienced seniors Strawn, Hipp, and Helms, the team had a 12-4-1 record during the regular season. Sparking the team through its victories, David Strawn ended the season with a nine hole stroke average of 37.5. This average enabled him to receive the golf award, which goes to the Indian with the lowest seasonal average. Following the first win of the season against West Charlotte, the Indians defeated Olympic 26-1. Although the only point lost was by David Strawn, he shot a 76 and defeated Iris opponent. All of the players won their individual matches. Adding to their regular season success, the team finished fifth in the conference meet. Strawn, Hipp, Judson, and Helms participated in that meet. Striving to perfect his golf swing, Tim Eaton practices diligently while preparing for an afternoon round of golf. V ' - v ' •- ' v In order to obtain a starting berth, B. Judson practices chipping after school to improve his accuracy and range. As he makes his drive from a tee, West golfer David Strawn shows perfect form while practicing his back swing. Angelia Epley and Karen Clarke guard Jorene Meacham as she dribbles Jorene Meacham and Donna Biggers practice gymnastic stunts during a toward the goal in a G.A.A. basketball game. G.A.A. meeting as part of their activities. Basketball Volleyball, Tennis Highlight GAA Activities Every Tuesday a dedicated group of girls could be found in the gymnasium or on the athletic field. The Girls Athletic Association was always busily engaged in games of basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, or tennis. Members also participated in playdays with other local high schools. Through these events the girls developed a competitive spirit and made new friends with students from other schools. For the first time, members were awarded the National Girls Athletic Association pin rather than the traditional letter given for achievement. These awards were presented on Athletic Awards Day in May. They were determined by the number of points a girl accumulated during her membership in the club. Points were given for such activities as hiking, bicycle riding, gymnastics, and track and field. The traditional tap marks the beginning of the game as members of the G.A.A. meet in an afternoon of basketball. Front Row: Lackey, Martin, Snipes, vice-president Jones, president Epley, secretary-treasurer Pickier, point recorder Biggers, Crisp, Mc- Michael, Raborn, Powell. Second Row: Hudson, Murray, Long, Horn- buckle, Simpson, Springs, Powell, Logan, Huntley, Morrison, Bartlett. Third Row: Austin, Walker, Shaw, Shouse, Bowman, Hammond, Brookshire, Tucker, Meacham, Kenley, Bowen. Fourth Row: Advisor Southerland, Forte, Diggs, Roberts, Hunter, Johnson, Freeman, Counts, Hyatt, Clarke, Foard. 27 Exuberant cheerleaders Vicki Cashion, Elicia Lowe, Nancy Easterling, Marla Mulligan, Debbie Lanib, Linda Payseur, Anne Armstrong, Kathy Hipp, and Roberta Killian form a line to start “Ripples” at a home game. Cheerleaders Instill School Spirit, Good Sportsmanship Cheerleading tryouts held in April proved to be an exciting time for those girls who hoped to hold a position on the squad for the 1967-1968 school year. Practicing for weeks before the first elimination, each girl strived to attain cheerleading techniques. As one of the requirements, each girl had to create an original cheer. On the basis of scholastic achievement, physical agility, character, and school spirit, eighteen finalists were chosen by a committee of teachers. After the finalists performed before the student body in a group of six, in a group of three, and as an individual, the students elected nine to become cheerleaders. Cheerleaders practiced endlessly during the summer and entire year to learn fundamentals of good cheering. To get acquainted with the football players and boost school spirit, the cheerleaders sponsored a picnic and pep rally prior to the first game. By staying afternoons after school to make posters and to give pep rallies, the cheerleaders demonstrated their tireless school spirit. At the Hunter Huss game, L. Payseur, D. Lamb, M. Mulligan, N. Easterling, and E. Lowe try to boost school spirit. Demonstrating physical agility, spirited varsity cheerleaders lead the audience in a cheer to create enthusiasm. Vivaciously leading the excited crowd, V. Cashion, D. Lamb, N. Terry Gilbert, Valerie Wilcox, Robbie Wylie, Elaine Ross, Debbie Gibson Easterling, and E. Lowe begin the “W-E-S-T” Cheer. cheer the J.V.’s to a winning season. Head J. V. Cheerleader Robbie Wylie, Valerie Wilcox, and Terry Gilbert create enthusiasm at a basketball game. As the players warm up before the game, varsity cheerleaders strive to boost school spirit in the anxious crowd. Junior varsity cheerleaders Debbie Gibson, Elaine Ross, Robbie Wylie, Terry Gilbert, and Valerie Wilcox boost school spirit and good sportsmanship at the junior varsity basketball game with Second Ward. 29 Imagination is Organizations. Organizations are dues . . . initiations . . . service . . . performances . . . projects . . . contributions . . . education Vivacious Performing Groups Exhibit Various Talents Seated: Norma Hammond, Linda Crowder, head Shelia Sherrill, Tillie Petty, Jan Bolick. During the football season the band produced spirited music before the games and during half times. Due to the daily class sessions during sixth period, the band was always ready to parti¬ cipate in varied activities. Following tradition, the band marched in the annual Carrousel Parade. Its members also marched in the American Legion Parade. Marching and performing along with the band in the parade were the Crystalettes, majorettes, and lettergirls. Crystalettes danced various routines during half times at football and home basketball games. Lettergirls performed with pom-poms while the daring majorettes exhibited their skill with fire batons during football half times. Working together, these groups provided much entertain¬ ment for the students of many schools. Gaining a better under¬ standing of the fundamentals of music and realizing a need for school spirit were additional benefits. Standing: Holly Hammond, Melanie Ridout, Lynn Moore, Debi Kenley, Marsha White, Susan Reavis, Frances Woodard. After the team makes a touchdown, spirited dancing girls and majorettes sing the “fight song” as the band plays. As the Carrousel Parade commences, high stepping lettergirls Lane Abernathy, Sharon Brooks, Vikki Brooks, Kathy McKeon, Jorene Meacham, Janet Gray, and Faythe Sexton begin a two mile march with the band. Front Row: Murray, Hains, P. Clark, Warlick, Baker, Thomason, Killough, M. J. Williams, Anderson, M. G. Williams. Second Row: McMillan, secre¬ tary-treasurer Manning, Rowe, Reid, Rankin, Lackey, Luckey, Wright, Griffin, L. Clark, Mitchell. Third Row: Director Wade, Guignard, Hayes, president Eaton, Blanks, Heath, Osbourne, Richardson, Cathey. Fourth Row: Matheny, Shelton, Warren, Helton, vice-president Eppley, Edwards, Whicker. Filled with exuberant spirit at a pep rally, the band contributes to the anticipation by playing the “fight song.” As the enthusiastic crowd witnesses a superb exhibition of talent, Brenda Sadler skillfully twirls her fire baton. Graceful baton twirlers Nancy Bowen, Brenda Sadler, Becki Foard, head Chris Horky, Diane Cater, Donna Kenley, and Billie Hartis, who constitute the majorette squad, accompany the band in performances. 33 Tomahawk Staff Works Faithfully in Spite of Ice, Snow After the first place 1967 Tomahawk went to press, the editorial staff chose “Imagination” as the 1968 theme. With the beginning of the school year came the maze of taking pictures and drawing layouts to depict imagination. An incessant murmur could always be heard as the staffers hurriedly began writing and rewriting Tomahawk material. Mingling with the interminable whispers was the constant clinking of typewriters as each editor endeavored to type the finished headlines, copy, and captions in the allotted spaces. Even snow failed to halt Tomahawk production, for many staffers still reported to school during snow days. Editorial staff members faced an hour of reckoning as + he third and final deadline approached. Room 105 became a “Times Square” of excitement, and the hustle and bustle of writing, typing, proofreading, and making pictures increased. Behind the doors of room 105, the staff worked endlessly during fifth period and after school to create a memory book for the students. Members of the business staff began fulfilling their responsibilities early in the summer with the selling of advertisements to local businesses. With the opening of school came the added responsibility of selling subscriptions to students and teachers and filing the subscription forms in the proper order. During the winter months, the business manager added two innovations to the advertising layout pictures and headlines. After the yearbook had gone to the printer, bills were sent to the advertisers and plans were made for the annual-signing party held in May. L. Kyaw, T. Gulledge, S. Hendrix, M. Bridges, B. Starnes leave school to sell advertising space to businesses. Taking annual covers from boxes, Betsy Killian, Billie Harris, and Susan Reavis prepare to sell them to students. Business manager Barbara Black assists Bethany Gulledge, Kay Seagle, and Ann Henderson in billing advertisers. Business staff adviser Mrs. Foster shows C. Wilkinson, L. Thompkins, and E. Bolynn how to check homeroom lists. 34 Debbie Thompson, Junior Class editor Ray Sigmon, Sophomore Class editor Carol Williams, curriculum clubs editor Linda Payseur, and Eddie Brinkley rush to complete spreads. Struggling to meet the deadline, Marie Floyd, Cheri Sherrill, admini¬ stration editor Kathy McKeon, and curriculum editor Kaye Bigham crop pictures to fit planned layouts. Faithfully coming to school during the snow, photographer Jimmy Lockman, copy editor Lynn Benjamin, art editor Becky Fagg, Charles Bridges, and Billy Cash pause for lunch. SCAR AW A ' BAD gra h Editor-in-chief Marcia Townsend, and sports editor David Turner assiduously teach junior staff members Bill Gupton and Jean Freeman the fundamentals of drawing layouts. Chris Edwards, Viola Black, Senior Class editor Karen Clarke, and student life editor Angelia Epley carefully proofread copy, captions, and headlines before sending the finished spread. Pictures being distributed in November, organizations editor Ernestine Bennett, Joyce Hamm, adviser Mrs. Harris, and Ren Henderson busily count returned picture money. 35 Wayne Pearson, Linda McArthur, and Susan Young carefully add the final touches to the paper at the printer’s. Reporter Deborah Navey g ives Steve Luckey copies of the Bow and Arrow to be delivered to Mr. Pearson’s class. Front Row: Girls’ sports editor Cathy Peterson, co-editor Linda McArthur, feature editor Anne Armstrong, news editor Becki Foard, exchange editor Ester Jordan. Second Row: Editor-in-chief Susan Young, business manager Stephania Hyatt, circulation manager Janis Meacham, adviser Mrs. Leoda Atnip. Third Row: Assistant sports editor Johnny Severs, advertising manager Donna Kenley, sports editor Wayne Pearson, club editor Pam Grant. During class, reporters Norma Nesbitt, Vivian Hutchinson, and Cindy Bailey post the Bow and Arrow’s Merit Awards. Helping advertising manager Donna Kenley, Janis Meacham prepares to paste advertisements on a preplanned layout. Cathy Peterson, girls’ sports editor, shows Esther Jordan what she wants to have typed for the lettergirl copy. Reporters Liz Mozeley, Gloria Hammond, and Judy Rogers tally the results of a survey sponsored by the staff. Amidst Excitement of School Life, Staff Meets Deadlines Having received the George H. Gallup and International Honor Award, the 1966 Bow and Arrow served as an incentive for the 1967 staff. Working long hours, the Bow and Arrow staff endeavored to issue nine papers relating school activities and news during the 1967-68 school year. First year journalism students learned the journalistic techniques necessary for publishing a paper as the editors put what they had learned the previous year into action. By exchanging papers with various schools, staffers were able to see other staffs at work. Spreads had to be planned, and copy had to be written and proofread in an effort to achieve perfection. Always, the final work was done by the co-editors at the printer’s shop. Sponsoring a survey on the effectiveness of the Student Council, staffers were responsible for tallying the results and printing the results. In an attempt to stress the importance of safety, the Bow and Arrow staff also promoted “Safety Week.” By reading exchange papers, Pam Sherrill, Betsy Killian, Butch Ferrell, and Charles Guignard gather new ideas. Through exchange papers, Anne Armstrong and Becki Foard learn journalistic techniques observed by different staffs. Stephania Hyatt, business manager, and Michele Hill count papers for Anita Gillespie to deliver to the classes. Chorus Students Perform in PTA, Christmas Programs Students in the Girls’ Chorus present an interesting and inspiring program for the November meeting of the P.T.A. Under the leadership of a new director, the Glee Club attempted varied music, practiced new techniques, presented several programs, and attended special choral events. Three groups — the Girls’ Chorus, the Mixed Chorus, and the Advanced Choir labored throughout the year to master the techniques of good singing. Presenting its first performance on November 20, the Glee Club entertained the P.T.A. with nine selections, which included a medley from the Music Man. To herald the approaching Christmas holidays, the Glee Club presented its Christmas program to the student body on December 17. After returning from Christmas vacation, Glee Club members worked toward perfecting their numbers for the district contest at Ovens Auditorium. Selected Glee Club members represented West by participating in the Shrine Bowl Chorus, the state-wide Music Festival at Greensboro, and the Easter Sunrise Service. ADVANCED CHOIR - Front Row: Director Wade, Cardwell, Motter, Plexico, Gibson, president Bridges, vice-president Hendrix, secretary- treasurer H. Hammond, C. Luckey, Sheets, S. D. Powell, Fincher. Second Row: Stikeleather, Heywood, Edwards, Delaney, Hudson, Tench, Gulledge, N. Hammond, Austin, Etheridge, Lowe, Underwood. Third Row: McCullough, Durham, Burgess, Hope, McGinnis, Belk, D. Wright, Greene, Geddings, Bandy, Proctor. Fourth Row: Long, Huggins, Crocker, Hix, Henderson, Shealy, C. Wright, Roberts, M. Townsend, King, Stokes, Duncan. Fifth Row: Watkins, Huffstickler, J. Luckey, Meredith, J. Powell, Quinn, S. Helms, Deese, D. Townsend, Springs, Byrum. Sixth Row: Hatley, Lineberger, Y. Davidson, J. Davidson, S. Townsend, Daniels, S. G. Powell, Eaton, Boone, Hilton, C. Helms. Seventh Row: Warlick, Helton, Cavin, Wesson, Collins, Lane, Kelley, Tadlock, Miller, Guignard. Advanced Choir students participate in a stimulating Christmas per¬ formance presented to the entire student body. To assure themselves, members of the MLxed Chorus look over their sheet music seconds before the curtain opens. 38 GIRLS’ CHORUS - Front Row: D. K. Dellinger, Randall, Massey, Middleton, Honeycutt, Starnes, Hight, Sexton, Director Wade. Second Row: Kirby, Rimmer, Huntley, Burch, K. C. Dellinger, Matthews, Keziah, Lawing. Third Row: Cline, Eller, Yarbrough, Crumpler, Stowe, Hutchi¬ son, Giles, Seay. Fourth Row: Anderson, McGill, Wilson, Neville, Hagler, Cochrane, Mickel, Wilkinson, Deese. Mr. Clyde Wade, choir director, conducts the Glee Club as it sings “Christmas Day,” a medley of Christmas songs. In order to keep perfect rhythm and tone, members of the Girls’ Chorus in tently follow Mr. Wade’s arm movements. MIXED CHORUS - Front Row: Director Wade, B. White, Phillips, McClary, Summey, Stephens, Fisher, Keistler, Young, Hughes. Second Row: Walden, McMillan, Black, Dees, Carson, Williams, Kinley, Garmon, Navey. Third Row: Aldridge, Million, Camps, Pittman, Shipp, Anderson, Wilcox, A. White, Webster. Fourth Row: Cousar, Council, Harris, Deese, Toole, Pinner, Parks, Gulledge, Carmichael. 39 Posting an announcement for treasurer nominee Karen Clarke are campaign supporters B. Hill and S. McClamrock. Assigning hall duty for forthcoming weeks, president Johnny Severs posts the list in the teachers’ planning room. Student, Faculty Co-operation During the promotion week for the Student Council, Lynn Mathis gives Betsy Killian a tag for club presidents. Front Row: Adviser Mrs. Foster, Batten, Springs, Gilbert, Husband, Killian, secretary Rothwell, president Severs, vice-president Russell, treasurer Mathis, McArthur, Murray, S. Powell, Armstrong, Lowe, Petty. Second Row: Seagle, Hudson, Crisp, Ross, Wylie, Epley, Bigham, Payseur, Reavis, Sherrill, Young, Townsend, Lovas, Hammond, Arm¬ strong. Third Row: Brooks, Gayle, Raborn, Durham, Cline, McGinnis, 40 Is Main Student Council Aim To inspire better school spirit, Dickie Leslie and William McNeill decorate a bulletin board for basketball. Black, Murlot, McKeon, Whitaker, Jetton, F. Powell, Hoffner, Hill, Henderson, M. Bridges, Sigmon. Fourth Row: G. Bridges, Moore, McCall, Hollingsworth, Goins, Clarke, Cashion, Hyatt, Williams, Kerns, Rogers, Easterling, Tevepaugh, Graham, Eaton. Fifth Row: Eppley, Daniels, Lane, Stowe, Vaughn, Helms, James, Van Malssen, Beam, Turner, Counts, McNeill, Tully, Guignard, Adviser Mr. Westmoreland. . -J1.... To improve citizenship, to promote better cooperation between students and faculty, to develop an active interest in school curriculum, and to promote a sound program of extra-curricular activities were the principal objectives of the Student Council. Meeting every two weeks, the organiztion was composed of homeroom presidents, club presidents, committee chairmen, class presidents, and the editors and business managers of the Bow and Arrow and Tomahawk. Striving to promote leadership, fellowship, and scholarship through unity was the council’s motto. Actively engaged in many activities, the council sent delegates to the state convention, sponsored three socials, and maintained an efficient system of hall duty during the lunch periods. Pam Coates and Anne Armstrong, members of the Social Committee, create posters advertising the Valentine social. Judy Luckey shows Student Council member Debbie Durham a note to allow her to enter a closed hall during lunch. 41 Student Council Renders Vital Aid Through Committees Performing a duty of the Devotion Committee, Linda Payseur presents the devotion at a Student Council meeting. Revising the constitution are committee members Dorma Washam, Beverly Hill, Larry Bostian, and Charles Guignard. Helping to involve Barbara Murlot in various activities, the Charlotte Exchange Student Program Committee tried to acquaint the exchange student with the American way of life. The committee was responsible for obtaining applican ts for the summer abroad program and for raising money by selling doughnuts to help finance the student abroad from West. Headed by Kathy McKeon, the committee was also responsible for helping to obtain a home for next year’s exchange student. Another student council committee, the Devotion Committee, was responsible for planning and presenting devotions for the Student Council meetings. Tire members, under the leadership of Ray Sigmon, gave appropriate devotions at the scheduled council meetings. To help finance the Summer Exchange Student Program, Iris Coley, CESP co-chairman, assists by selling doughnuts. Providing a current government for the student body was the major goal of the Constitution Committee. Amending the constitution to change the election procedure for Student Council officers was the major task. The members, led by Charles Guignard, proposed possible changes which the council adopted. The Social Committee, with Willene Husband and Anne Armstrong serving as co-chairmen, had the task of planning all the Student Council functions during the year. Hiring bands, decorating the gymnasium or cafeteria, planning entertainment, and refreshments, members planned the homecoming dance, the Christmas dance, and the Valentine dance. Social Committee co-chairmen W. Husband and A. Armstrong create a festive atmosphere for the Valentine dance. Being on the Cafeteria Committee, Marilyn Griffith, Susan Powell, and Frances Powell trim a tree in the cafeteria. Planning the next Student Council program, Angelia Epley asks Mrs. Foster to speak at the upcoming meeting. To create an enjoyable and healthy atmosphere for students during the lunch hour was the primary goal of the Cafeteria Committee. The committee members, led by Frances Powell, aspired to set the mood for the various seasons and to enhance the new cafeteria. By designing attractive displays, decorating Christmas trees, and making valentines and Easter eggs, the committee helped to boost students’ festive spirits. The Cafeteria Committee also assisted in making and posting signs publicizing Homecoming week. Under the direction of Angelia Epley, the Program Committee was responsible for supplying Student Council members with an interesting and informative program at each meeting. The members of this committee aimed to engage enlightening and entertaining speakers for the meetings. At one meeting, Iris Coley, summer exchange student to Chile, showed slides and told of her experiences during the summer. Other interesting speakers included pastors from Charlotte churches, a representative from the Charlotte Youth Council, and Mike Green of WAYS radio station. Members and advisers of the Executive Committee assemble to discuss and plan future Student Council actions. Before the opening of school, the Executive Committee met to choose the theme for the Student Council and to set goals to be attained during the school year. Assisted by the chairmen of all committees, the members attempted to co-ordinate the council’s activities, projects, and school and community services. The Executive Committee was comprised of the president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer of the Student Council. Advisers for the committee were Mrs. Foster and Mr. Westmoreland. Fulfilling its duties as stated in the constitution, the Publicity Committee responsibly handled the Student Council and student body publicity. Under the leadership of Carol Williams, the committee advertised for the three dances and the Pancake Supper. During the week before school opened, the committee made posters with room numbers listed to help direct the new students to class. For a new project the Publicity Committee placed a suggestion box in the cafeteria. Checking the suggestion box in the cafeteria are Publicity Committee chairman Carol Williams and Bobby Counts. 43 School Spirit Committee Encourages Student Enthusiasm Endeavoring to promote more enthusiastic support among the students and faculty, School Spirit Committee members Wayne Pearson and Mike Bingham post a sign announcing the upcoming basketball tournament game. Striving to promote school spirit and good sportsmanship among the students was the main goal of the School Spirit Committee. Along with chairman William McNeill, the committee members achieved the goal of increasing school spirit by selling shakies during the football season and booster badges and pins throughout the year. Through announcements, posters, and bulletin boards, the School Spirit Committee kept the school well informed of all athletic events. The members also decorated Memorial Stadium for football games and the gym for basketball. Pep rallies during the three major sports seasons prompted greater school spirit and encouraged the student body to participate in supporting the school’s teams. Hospitality members B. Smith, J. Zimmerman, M. Kerns, and E. Stephenson design favors for the faculty members. Led by chairman Beverly Hill, the House and Grounds Committee beautified the school throughout the year. Their most outstanding project of the year, the Christmas door decoration contest, helped to spread the Christmas spirit throughout the school. As an added project this year, the committee kept the smoking areas clean. The purpose of the Hospitality Committee was to promote a better and closer relationship between the faculty and student body. Headed by Martha Kerns, the committee promoted activities for the year which included having a tea for the teachers, sending Christmas cards to all teachers, and designating teacher appreciation during Appreciation Week. Miss LeGare and House and Grounds Committee members Beverly Hill and Janet Query judge a decorated Christmas door. 44 Front Row: Adviser Miss Overcash, Payseur, Bigham, Clarke, Epley, Lovas, Young, Hoffner, Jetton. Third Row: Eppley, Hyatt, Townsend, Bridges, Hill. Second Row: Tevepaugh, McArthur, Killian, McKeon, Severs, Williams, Black, Whitaker, Henderson. Interclub Council Co-ordinates Club Activities, Projects At the first meeting of the Interclub Council, newly-elected club presidents partake of assorted refreshments. Interclub Council, a relatively new club, included the presidents of all clubs plus the editors-in-chief and business managers of the Tomahawk and the Bow and Arrow. Meeting monthly, the club attempted to co-ordinate the activities and services of all the clubs. In November, members attended a Pancake Supper sponsored for them by the Key Club. Interclub Council members Karen Clarke, Angelia Epley, and Marcia Townsend update the calendar of school events. 45 ■gjl Spanish Club Members Don Bright Costumes for Fiesta Partaking of delicious refreshments, Jimmy Lockman dressed in a poncho enjoys the merriment of the Spanish Fiesta. Enjoying the activities of a Christmas social, Spanish students eagerly form a line at the refreshment table. Increasing its activities, the Spanish Club in co-operation with the C.E.S.P. committee sold doughnuts to help sponsor the Charlotte Summer Exchange Student Program. As another acti¬ vity the club sponsored a Christmas party for its members. Bring¬ ing the year to a festive halt, the Spanish Fiesta provided the members, garbed in appropriate costumes, with a feast and en¬ tertainment. Club members also visited a young girl from Bolivia who was in a Charlotte hospital to receive an operation. Front Row: Raborn, Cardwell, Lackey, Armstrong, treasurer Mullen, secretary McArthur, vice-president Lockman, president Coley, Counts, Bingham, Lowe, Lee. Second Row: Wolfe, Long, Robinson, Beckham, M. Sigmon, Wells, Byers, Mitchell, Kenley, Hammond, White, Watson. Third Row: Self, Hatley, Campbell, Roland, Smith, Pittman, Brookshire, Sloan, Morgan, Austin, Scarborough, adviser Miss Phillips. Fourth Row: Randall, Cashion, Underwood, England, Tucker, Springs, McEntire, Mul- lis, Funderburk, Albred, Dellinger, Huntley, Nelson, Sipe. Fifth Row: adviser Mr. Hartley, Pearson, Talbert, Beatty, Humphries, Hendrix, Gayle, Reavis, Wilkinson, Gibbs, Locklear, Cline, Elliott, Edwards. Sixth Row: McMichael, Tinker, Miller, Kitchens, Davis, McNeill, Weisenburger, Sea- gle, Miller, Durham, Nesser, Hains. Seventh Row: Starnes, Cater, R. Sig¬ mon, Deese, Bingham, Heffner, Judson, McCall, Cash, Primm, Tadlock, Eaton. Front Row: Sherrill, Zimmerman, Sigmon, Underwood, Cowan, Black, Query, treasurer C. Guignard, secretary Bennett, president McKeon, vice- president Hyatt, L. Moore, Horkey, Thompson, Killian, Miller. Second Row: Coates, Latham, Hamm, Young, Hammond, Bowman, Sadler, Big- ham, Wright, Hunlet, T. Moore, Crowder, Gray, Goss, Glines, Murray. Third Row: Armstrong, Prim, D. Townsend, Wilkens, Ross, Dixon, Hold¬ er, Christenbury, Bradley, Grant, Stephenson, Kenley, Shouse, Bolynn, Bridges, Wood, adviser Mrs. Cline. Fourth Row: adviser Mrs. Holland, Hepler, Hill, T. Gulledge, B. Gulledge, Benjamin, Burchell, Washam, M. Townsend, Freeman, Bolick, Suttle, Diggs, Simpson, Kidd, Easterling. Fifth Row: Avent, Griffith, Foard, Pierce, Cudd, Hartman, Auten, Keist- ler, Smith, Kerns, Lutz, Abernathy, Lyerly, Welfare, Manney, Richardson. Sixth Row: Reed, Cathey, Letaker, McCall, Counts, Meacham, Ward, Pinner, Williams, Pickier, L. Guignard, S. Manning, Mickel, Spencer, D. Manning. Seventh Row: G. Moore, Ingle, Jetton, Ritchie, Beatty, Mc¬ Clure, Springs, Lane, Griffin, Anderson, Warren, Gupton, adviser Miss Bates. French Club Helps Sponsor Summer Exchange Program To familiarize students interested in France with its customs was the main objective of the French Club. Guest speakers in¬ cluded Steve Graham, a summer exchange student from Myers Park, and Linda Rothwell, who showed slides of her trip to Switzerland. Assisting the C.E.S.P. committee, the club raised money for the summer exchange student program by selling doughnuts. Enjoying refreshments at the Christmas party, Stephania Hyatt and Shelia Sherrill serve punch to Larry Bostian. Gaily costumed in assorted outfits, French Club members participate in the joyous festivities of the Mardi Gras. 47 Front Row: Hudson, Tompkins, Gray, historian Killian, secretary Epley, president Clarke, vice-president McClamrock, treasurer Bigham, Ham¬ mond, Navey. Second Row: Suttle, R. Henderson, Benjamin, Bolynn, B. Black, Jones, A. Henderson, V. Black, Kenley, Thompson. Third Row: M. Townsend, Nelson, Bennett, Wilkins, King, Stokes, Latham, Prim, Spencer. Fourth Row: Wilkinson, Underwood, Meacham, Hyatt, Foard, D. Townsend, Tweed, Berry, Avent, Sipe. FTA Members Assist with Annual PTA Clothing Drive Future Teachers of America strove to assist students in exploring teaching as a profession. To render service to the teachers and to become acquainted with various types of teaching were the primary goals. Serving as guides at P.T.A., members began an active year. During the year each member served as a teacher assistant to aid with the grading of test papers and homework. Conducting a clothing drive, presenting apples to new teachers, visiting a kindergarten for physically handicapped children, and presenting Christmas stockings to hospitalized children were included in the numerous activities. Plans were also formulated for a nursery in which F.T.A. members would keep the children of the adults participating in night school classes. Aiding in an F.T.A. service project, Ernestine Bennett and Lynn Benjamin collect clothes for the clothing drive. Contributing a service through the F.T.A., Patty Spencer assists teachers by checking maps for correct labeling. FHA Members Entertain Teachers with Christmas Making sewing baskets for teachers are club members Ann Henderson, Diane Cater, Ren Henderson, and Jorene Meacham. Highlighting the club’s activities, members of F.H.A. attended the district rally at Gastonia and the state convention at Raleigh. Making sewing baskets for the teachers, constructing books containing teachers’ favorite recipes, and presenting a Christmas tea for faculty members were included among the many activities. The annual Mother-Daughter Banquet was held in October. Events enjoyed in the spring included a fashion show and a dinner honoring the members’ fathers. Girls with at least one year of home economics were ehgible for membership. Members learned of ideas for better living in the monthly meetings. Leisel Pickier, Stephania Hyatt, and Becki Foard display their talents in making decorations for the holidays. First Row: Hoffman, Smith, Armstrong, Sherrill, Johnson, Peterson, secretary A. Henderson, president Hyatt, vice-president R. Henderson, treasurer Wylie, L. Huneycutt, Norris, Springs. Second Row: Cowan, Plexico, Massey, Long, Cobb, Lanier, Wood, Gibbs, G. Huneycutt, Holder, Gilbert, Hardis, Bowen, Gray. Third Row: Rabom, Underwood, Walker, Shaw, Hudson, Prim, Sheets, Garren, Dixon, Crisp, Ross, Snipes, Elliott, Scarborough, Hagler. Fourth Row: Burleson, Crocker, Hill, Nelson, O’Shields, Benjamin, Freeman, Bolick, Hammond, Bowman, Shouse, Hornbuckle, L. Moore. Fifth Row: Johnson, B. Gibbs, J. Gibbs, Gayle, Gulledge, Berry, Moore, Tweed, Counts, J. Meacham, Helms, Huntley, White, Brooks. Sixth Row: Pickier, Treadaway, Tedford, Lovas, Meade, J. Meacham, Painter, Austin. Bolynn, Cater, Foard, Grant, Tucker, Summerville. 49 Photography as a Hobby Is Major Aim of Camera Club As Jane Motter attentively listens, Jimmy Lockman demonstrates the different parts of the camera and their uses. Compiling the student directory, Camera Club members Vickie Mintz and Steve Eppley staple some remaining copies. Being one of the more active organizations, the Camera Club encouraged students to acquire an interest in photography. Club members had only two objectives, to encourage photography as a hobby and to explain the use of photography in science. Meeting the first Tuesday in each month, adviser Mr. Moseley and club members had guest speakers, demonstrations, and films to increase their knowledge. Compiling of names, addresses, and telephone numbers for a student directory was a club project. Front Row: Summerville, president Eppley, secretary Pinner, vice-presi¬ dent Lockman, Kenley. Second Row: Adviser Mr. Moseley, Jones, Pearson, Motter, Campfield. Third Row: Beaty, Humphries, Guignard, Gilbert, McNeill. 50 Front Row: adviser Wynn, sentinel Todd, vice-president McArthur, Houghton, Johnson, S. Brown, Benfield, Reid. Fourth Row: Smith, secretary Helms, president Houston, reporter Hendrix, Seagle, Griffith, Clark, Cathey, Alexander, Tinker, Canup, Dowdle, Summerville, Cooper, adviser Drye. Second Row: Clark, Beaty, Haskett, Nixon, Cochran, Fifth Row: Collins, Stogner, Alley, Lamb, Rushing, Cannon, Shull, Parks, Jackson, Nance, Price. Third Row: Roberson, C. Brown, Starnes, Isenhour. FFA Maintains Greenhouse Arranging potted plants, Joe Cochran, Ronnie Maynor, and Glen Christenbury assist in maintaining the greenhouse. Throughout S chool Year To be a member of the Future Farmers of America, a student must have been enrolled in one of the vocational agricultural classes. Developing agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship was the primary aim of the club. Differing from previous years, the club included girls in their membership. Their assorted activities and projects included taking plants to the old people’s home at Christmas and beautifying various sections of the school grounds. A continuing project throughout the school year was the maintenance of the greenhouse. Loading plants to take to a rest home are Marsha Helms, Linda McArthur, Susan Nance, Mr. Drye, and Kay Seagle. Front Row: Smith, Stowe, Norris, reporter Huneycutt, secretary Walden, treasurer Andress, vice-president Austin, Kyaw, Liner, Brown, Treadway, Jones. Second Row: P. Roberts, S. Roberts, Black, Hoffner, Helms, Crumpler, Plexico, Watkins, Hoffman, Tedford, Nance, Ward. Third Row: Martin, Hunter, Summey, Meade, Sides, Berry, Caskey, Manning, Fincher, Elliott, Sigmon, adviser Mrs. McCarter. Commercial Club Sponsors ‘Telephone Follow-up’ Project Participating in the “Telephone Follow-up” Pam Roberts and Susan Walden contact former Commercial Club members. To promote student and community interest in the Commercial Department was the principal objective of the Commercial Club. Many activities constituted its full and productive year. Among these activities was the “Telephone Follow-up,” a project in which Commercial Club members contacted former members. Other members assisted in typing parts of the student directory. The club also sent Christmas cards to boys in Vietnam. Some members assisted the faculty in mimeographing materials. Assisting teachers by mimeographing materials, Trina Jetton and Karen Helms operate the duplicating machines. COO Prepares Members for Positions in Business Life Sylvia Batten adds the finishing touches to the bulletin board maintained throughout the year by the C.O.O. Club. Front Row: Adviser Fisher, Kidd, West, vice-president Booker, secre¬ tary-treasurer Green, president Goins, reporter Crank, Newman. Second Row: Godfrey, Greene, Alvis, Hovis, Baker, Eller, Batten, Riggins, At the annual Employee-Employer Banquet, C.O.O. student Micky Burch of West stands to address the audience. To improve and establish standards for entrance into office occupations and to broaden members’ understanding of modern business were the main objectives of the Cooperative Office Occupations Club. The club strove to provide opportunities to make the student aware of the attitudes, personality traits, and characteristics necessary for success in business. Membership was limited to seniors who were enrolled in the C. 0. 0. program and who showed a willingness to work for the club. To prepare the students for positions in the business world, guest speakers spoke at the monthly meetings. Topics covered included economics, electronics, banking, and credit. To serve the school, club members were responsible for assembling and distributing the P.T.A. handbooks. Broome, Black. Third Row: Killman, Hudson, Pope, Sons, Dunlap, Lunsford, Seagle, C. Smith, S. Smith. 53 Front Row: Moore, Bridges, Young, treasurer Hill, secretary Wilkinson, Row: Adviser, Teague, Mickel, Burchell, Sloan, Eppley, Cunningham, president Black, vice-president Payseur, Watkins, Simpson. Second Row: Guignard, Parker, Hood. Cowan, Sexton, Hendrix, Kenley, Grant, Bolynn, Berry, Query. Third Bible Club Sponsors Project to Assist Needy Families Various activities constituted the year for the Bible Club. Their first projects included collecting canned food in the fall and sending cards to boys in Vietman. During the Christmas season, they went caroling and gave a party for crippled and orphaned children. For Valentines the club designed tray favors for the hospital. They also visited several churches as a group. In May the club sponsored a banquet for its members. An activity which continued throughout the year was sending cards for illness and death to families of students. Programs for the meetings included showing slides of Palestine. The members also viewed a film on LSD and discussed teenage problems. Fulfilling the duty of the homeroom chaplain, Renee Primm presents the morning devotion, as a Bible Club project. Completing a Bible Club project, Barbara Black and Linda Payseur address Christmas cards to soldiers in Vietnam. Striving to activate school spirit, D.E. students Rick King and Ardyth Whitaker sell school name license tags. Included among the many and varied activities of the D.E. Club were selling advertisements for football programs and selling of school license plates. To help create a better understanding of the distributive education program, members hosted Parent’s Night. Being a chapter in the Distributive Education Club of America, the local club endeavored to encourage professional growth in the field of distribution. Presenting the distributive education plaque for outstanding service to A. Whitaker is her adviser Miss Beatty. DECA Members Sponsor Parents’ Night Banquet Front Row: Armstrong, J. Cochran, secretary Cherry, editor Reynolds, Adviser Beatty, Stubbs, Brown, Christenbury, corresponding secretary treasurer Mills, president Whitaker, parliamentarian W. Cochran, photog- Love, Leviner, Connelly, Austin, historian Jones. Fifth Row: Ferrell, rapher King, promotion manager Moore, associate president Fox, Mintz. Hager, Osborn, Norman, Porter, Cannon, Hedrick. Bolynn, McClure. Second Row: Rogers, Brunk, McDonald, Major, Newton. Treadway, Sixth Row: Norton, Eppes, Earnhardt, Ervin. Smith, Pettus, Ballard, Hollar, Campfield, Deese. Third Row: Massey, Scott, Isenhour, chaplain Adviser Flynt. Morris, Bailey, Houser, McCarter, Hackett, Starnes, Martin. Fourth Row: 55 Front Row: Cox, Hatley, Suttle, Black, treasurer F. Powell, president Tevepaugh, vice-president McCall, secretary S. Powell, Sloan, Scar¬ borough, Hood, Horkey, Petty. Second Row: Cudd, Brinkley, Watson, Graham, Bingham, McArthur, Seagle, Faires, Jarrel, Griffith, Hamm, Morgan, Hyatt, Wensil. Third Row: Pierce, Van Malssen, Bostian, Gupton, Bridges, Mitchell, Kenley, Schroeder, Gillespie, Washam, Hill, Townsend, Shelton, Lackey, Lockman. Fourth Row: Adviser Mr. Brown, Coggin, M. Hood, McNeill, Beatty, Pearson, Brabenec, Caldwell, Sigmon, Jetton, Brooks, Guignard, Luckey, Adviser Mr. Slaughter. Science Club Sponsors Annual Science Fair in Spring Inspecting a film, Ray Sigmon prepares to present a Thursday Afternoon Movie for GRAM members and other students. To cultivate an interest in all fields of science and to provide additional activities in science for interested students were the main purposes of GRAM. The club held Thursday Afternoon Movies throughout the year for any students who wanted to attend. In November they obtained a plaque for listing Science Fair winners. In the spring they made a sound track for a film and sponsored the annual Science Fair. They also held a science instruction program for elementary schools. Adding the finishing touches to his science project, Jimmy Tevepaugh prepares for the judging at the science fair. Fine Arts Club Presents Skits for Members’ Enjoyment Holly Hammond and Maria Jarrell, members of the Fine Arts Club, practice for The Stage Door, a play by Edna Ferber. To create interest in the fields of music, art, and drama and to provide an opportunity for students to augment their talents were the goals of the Fine Arts Club. Membership in the club was opened to anyone interested in the respective fields of art. Included in the club’s many activities were numerous skits and plays produced for the club and school. Meeting once a month, the responsibility of presenting a program was alternated among the departments to provide a better understanding of the arts. Fine Arts Club members Debi Kenley and Ginger Richardson present a program for one of the club’s monthly meetings. Front Row: Cardwell, Hammond, Heywood, Coates, secretary Stephen¬ son, treasurer Hendrix, president Williams, vice-president Armstrong, Lovas, Plexico, Massey. Second Row: Adviser Mahaffey, Zimmerman, Watkins, Bridges, Richardson, Kenley, Lowe, Etheridge, Moore, Hender¬ son, Jarrell. Third Row: Lutz, Ward, Deese, Bolt, McDonald, Tadlock, Eaton, Mullen, Guignard, Grant. faS IttMMR MM R Front Row: Payseur, Jordan, Townsend, Epley, secretary Benjamin, Young. Second Row: Black, Williams, Clarke, Sigmon, Turner, Bennett, vice-president McArthur, treasurer Peterson, president Bigham, Lockman, Foard, Armstrong, McKeon, adviser Mrs. Atnip. Quill and Scroll Publishes, Distributes Indian Inkings To become a member of the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, a student must have served at least one year on one of the two publications, the Tomahawk or the Bow and Arrow. Activities included the induction of seniors in January and juniors in the spring. Indian Inkings, the school’s literary magazine which was published and sold by the club last spring, contained winning selections from the creative writing contest plus other worthy pieces. Entries in the magazine were illustrated with drawings by art students. B. Fagg, S. Hyatt, A. Henderson, and B. Killian receive membership cards from Quill and Scroll president K. Bigham. Quill and Scroll member Esther Jordan and adviser Mrs. Atnip complete work on first edition of Indian Inkings. Honor Society Sponsors Project To Revise Handbook member, presides as judge at the induction. Honor Society members Ray Sigmon, Lynn Mathis, and Elaine Cowan compile materials for the annual student handbook. Serving the school in several capacities, the National Honor Society was an honorary club for academic achievement. Being in the top three percent of the Junior and Senior Classes, members displayed qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Activities included revising the school handbook and sponsoring an assembly to induct junior members. Linda Payseur, Karen Clarke, Angelia Epley, Lynn Benjamin, and Marcia Townsend participate in the NHS induction. Mr. Westmoreland gives Kathy McKeon, Ernestine Bennett, and Linda McArthur National Honor Society certificates. 59 fouth Council Encourages Student, Adult Understanding Front Row: Tevepaugh, Payseur, Spencer, Charlotte Youth Council Crisp, Counts, Henderson, Townsend, Thomason. Third Row: Van representative Epley, Killian, Turner. Second Row: Lockman, Gupton, Malssen, Helms, Bostian, Guignard, Beatty, Black, Clarke. To create a better relationship between youth and adults and to promote service projects in the community were the primary goals of the newly created Youth Council. Being a member of the Charlotte Youth Council, the West Mecklenburg chapter worked co-operatively with other schools in fields of vocational guidance, community crime prevention, and beautification. At regular meetings at the Y.W.C.A., members heard community leaders expound on vital problems concerning youth. Participating in a Youth Council project to beautify the school, Rocky Beatty clears an area of undesired rubbish. Leaving school in the afternoon, Charles Guignard prepares to attend a local Youth Council meeting at the Y.W.C.A. In preparation for the Sidewalk Art Show, Miss LeGare assists Lane Abernathy in selecting paintings forjudging. Latest newcomer to West, the Art Club strived to promote interest in art. Through field trips and speakers, the club informed genuinely interested students about opportunities in the field of art. As their first planned event, the members visited the Mint Museum. Other highlights included a visit to th e Art Departments of Central Piedmont College and Queen’s College, A spring sidewalk art show and sale, which exhibited work submitted from the entire student body, and paintings for the guidance office were other Art Club projects. Under the direction of Miss LeGare, members of the Art Club paint posters advertising the next meeting of the Art Club. Art Appreciation Gained Through Visit to Mint Museum Front Row: Adviser LeGare, Massey, Plexico, treasurer Husband, secretary Fagg, vice-president Gaddy, president Lovas, Lawing, Haxtis, Jackson. Second Row: Bizzell, Eller, J. Paris, Shores, J. A. Paris, Campfield, Dunn, Bowman, Pittman, Query. Third Row: Burch, Louallen, Cox, Rushing, Plummer, Blythe, Winters, Brooks, Taylor. Richardson. Fourth Row: Alexander, Collins, Deese, McCall, Boone. Tucker, Abernathy, Todd, Bracker, Pinner. Front Row: Thompson, Biggers, Cardwell, Sloan, vice-president Sadler, historian Ward, president Henderson, treasurer Black, secretary Hyatt, Jordan, McClure, Seay, Starnes, Keziah. Second Row: Bolick, Johnson, Hammond, Hendrix, Peterson, Geddings, Hood, Zimmerman, Price, Bowen, Navey, Logan, Hartis, A. Fincher. Third Row: McCall, Graham, Meacham, Griffith, Gillespie, Keistler, Stephenson, Sheets, Lutz, L. Seagle, Sherrill, Wolfe, Etheridge, Query. Fourth Row: Meade, Bridges, Berry, Bolynn, Pickier, J. Fincher, Abernathy, Kerns, Quinn, Elliott, Wilkinson, Nance, Rabom, Simpson. Fifth Row: Adviser Miss Hagler, Grant, Wilburn, Caskey, Gulledge, Bryum, Stokes, Latham, Yarbrough, J. L. Meacham, K. Seagle, Dellinger. Red Cross Aids Soldiers Through ‘Operation Helpmate’ Club members Jorene Meacham, Vickie Cardwell, Ann Henderson, and Roberta Wolfe decorate the office for Christmas. Red Cross activities included assembling cartoon booklets for “Operation Helpmate,” sending home-baked cookies to soldiers in Vietnam, and compiling a scrapbook of West happenings. To honor members, a banquet was held in November. Acting as a chapter in the Red Cross Association, clubbists recruited volunteers to work in several local hospitals. The essential requirement for membership was a genuine interest in serving others in the community. Climaxing a successful year, club members gather at a cake cutting to celebrate being named club of the year. Bus Drivers Transport Students to Concerts, Lectures Transporting students safely to and from school was the important duty of the bus drivers. Each bus driver underwent several hours of classwork, written examinations, and road tests before he was issued a bus license. Drivers served not only at West but also at junior and elementary schools. They also transported students to concerts and lectures. They were responsible for keeping their buses clean and operative and for maintaining monthly records of students transported on bus routes. Preparing to leave the school, student bus driver Joby Graham cranks his bus to begin the afternoon trek home. Awaiting the loading of their buses, drivers congregate on the bus parking lot to discuss the day’s activities. Front Row: Neville, Aderholt, P. Black, Faires, C. Black, Heywood, Frye, Coley, Edwards, McKinzie. Second Row: Shull, Luckey, Harris, Osborne, Lesley, Tadlock, McNeill, Pearson, S. Baucon. Third Row: Clinton, Brown, Boone, Graham, Efird, Cash, Laine, Bowers, Nixon. Fourth Row: Shirlen, Barrett, Shines, McCall, Roland, Price, Clark, B. Baucom, Cox. Fifth Row: Wingate, McCullough, Tully, Bass, Baker, Curtis, Parker. Houston. 63 Latin Club Sponsors Half Time Activities at Homecoming Front Row: Adviser Holland, Jones, Gibson, secretary Nance, Hill, vice-president Tompkins, president Killian, Petty, Horky, Edwards. Second Row: Dellinger, Newnam, Henderson, Zeigler, Murlot, Rothwell, Seagle, Pittman, Logan, Hood. Third Row: Houston, Price, McGill, Epley, Clarke, Bostian, Black, Clark, Owens, Silemba. Fourth Row: Brabenec, Brooks, Hagler, High, Burgin, Beatty, Bullock, Millner, Beasley, McQuay. Climaxing the year’s activities, members robed in Roman togas partake of a delectable feast at the Latin Banquet. Beginning an active year, the Latin Club sponsored the home¬ coming half time activities. The activities included the presenta¬ tion of a skit which contained a replica of a lifesize Trojan war horse. Other activities included a Christmas party held in Decem¬ ber. Climaxing the year, the club presented a gala Latin Banquet in which the members donned Roman togas and partook of a scrumptious feast. To combine all of the students interested in Latin was the main objective of the Latin Club. In preparation for the upcoming homecoming game, Betsy Killian, Karen Clarke, and Angelia Epley design tomahawks. 64 Club sweetheart, Diane Cater, watches as William McNeil discusses future plans of the Key Club with other members. At the Pancake Supper, Mike James and Henry Cathey clean trays as one of the special duties of the Key Club. Developing initiative and leadership in young men being the main purpose of the Key Club, the members strove to sustain their theme of “Understanding Through Involvement” by serving efficiently in the school and community. Perspective members must have at least a B average, must be approved by the entire faculty, and must be voted into the club by the mem¬ bers. Raising and lowering the flag, managing the student parking lot, and making cans for cigarette butts comprised their numer¬ ous school services. Other activities included sending Christmas cards to Vietnam, parking cars at the Pancake Supper, attending the National Key Club Convention, and sponsoring a Father- Son Banquet. National Convention, Banquet Climax Year for Key Club Front Row: Russell, Bleckwelder, P. Payne, president Tevepaugh, club sweetheart Cater, secretary Turner, treasurer Hollingsworth, vice- president Joy, Schroeder, Lockman. Second Row: Sigmon, Bass, Watson, Harrison, Bingham, Blythe, Hood, Cathey, Graham, M. Payne. Third Row: Beam, Hilewitz, McNeill, Severs, Counts, Mathis, Beatty, James,Millner, Kitchens. 65 Assistants Acquaint Students, Faculty with New Library Working together for efficiency. Library Club members Neville, McEntire, Nance, Andress, and Wingate shelve books. Shelving books, Jerril Dean Hope, Marcella Freeman, and Linda Mullis perform the duties of library assistants. Assisting in the library, K. Hood, A. Johnson, R. Heath, and S. Baucom perform duties at the circulation desk. With a new library containing modern facilities, audio-visual aids equipment, an abundance of new books as well as the older ones, and many reference materials, library assistants and Mrs. Barr provided invaluable aid to students and faculty. Serving in various capacities each period of the day, assistants not only stamped books at the circulation desk but also maintained the audio-visual aids room. 66 Library assistants D. High, P. Greene, W. Mauney, F. Sadler, shelve books as part of their duties in the library. Library assistants R. Haskett, N. Meeks, and R. Caldwell store film equipment in the audio-visual aids room. I •i J. Cardwell, Hood, Hyatt, vice-president Brooks, president Hill, secretary-treasurer Seagle, Price. Health Careers Informs Students of Hazards of Smoking Students interested in a profession in some field of medicine were eligible for membership in the Health Careers Club. Members endeavored to broaden their knowledge and to become acquainted with various job possibilities in the realm of medicine. Serving the school and aiding the nurse, members filled the position of health room monitors. Distributing questionaires and conducting a campaign warning students of the hazards of smoking were activities which benefited the entire student body. Assembling first-aid boxes was another project completed during the year. Assembling the first-aid boxes, Beverly Hill and Eddie Brooks prepare them for placement in various homerooms. Using a first-aid box in her room, Miss Teague has Health Careers member Stephanie Hyatt put a band-aid on a cut. In the health room, Health Careers member Susan Meade uses a thermometer to indicate the condition of a student. 67 Campus Life Sponsors Singspirations Each Month i Mrs. Tom Elliot, Vickie Hatley, Chris Edwards, and Tillie Petty attend a Campus Life meeting at the Open Kitchen. Preparing to depart for a Campus Life convention in Indiana, J. Watkins and S. Powell place their bags in the car. Being a Christian was the sole requirement for obtaining membership in the Campus Life Club. Membership consisted of students who were interested in reaching their campus for Christ. It met weekly under the supervision of Miss LeGare and Mr. Fitzsimmons. Each month the club sponsored Campus Action Time and invited all students who wished to attend. On October 28, the club sponsored the “Black Cat,” a Halloween social. Being an active club. Campus Life held district rallies every month and “singspirations” the first Sunday night of every month. At the “singspirations” students gathered to sing spirituals and to have Christian fellowship. Front Row: Adviser LeGare, F. Powell, Black, S. Powell, treasurer Edwards, secretary Frazier, devotions chairman Long, vice-president Hatley, president Watkins, Christenbury, Duncan. Second Row: Huney- cutt, Underwood, Payseur, Burgess, Keziah, Giles, Sheets, King, Moore, Simpson, Petty. Third Row: Swagger, Knuckles, Tevepaugh, Deese, Helton, Davis, McNeill, Williams, Easterling. Owens. VICA Readies Club Members for Industrial Vocations Front Row: Adviser Nance, Eaton, Cowans, McClary, treasurer L. L. Graham, parliamentarian Cook, secretary Bowen, president Tully, vice-president Helms, reporter K. Collins, Watts, High, Arnold, Jackson. Second Row: Adviser Smith, Baucom, Heffner, E. Brown, Aldridge, Roberson, Arthur, Thompson, W. Davis, J. Davis, Chavis, Ellis, Lawrence, D. Collins. Third Row: Adviser Hintz, Baker, Wilson, Ritch, Garcia, Abernathy, Fisher, Washburn, Webb, Harrill, Pruett, Barr, Childers. Members of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America assisted with the management of the Pancake Supper and the Barbecue during the year. Being a part of a large organization, members of the club led a school improvement campaign in which they hoped to improve the cleanliness of the school grounds. Guest speakers and special programs were planned for each monthly meeting. To stimulate new ideas in vocations and to help students prepare for occupations in industry were the main objectives of the club. V.I.C.A. membership included students enrolled in at least one of the trades and industry vocational courses. Completing a V.I.C.A. technical drafting project, Jimmy Pressly and David Snypes uphold their club standings. Fourth Row: Brock, Dove, Winters, Maynor, Porter, Parker, Garver, C. Rubright, L. Rubright, Todd, Clark, Houghton. Fifth Row: Cooper, Burch, Hager, Snypes, Cowan, Pressley, Price, Liner, Broome, Wingate, Shull, Suddreth, Womack. Sixth Row: King, Masters, S. Brown, Chronister, Bostian, Starnes, L. Graham, McCullough, Moses, Fraylon, Bryd, Edwards, Cope, Mattox. Seventh Row: LeRon, Councal, Rar.dall, Craig, White, Tadlock, Curtis, Robbins, Bailey, Hawfield. V.I.C.A. member Steve Suttle industriously labors in the auto body and fender repair shop at cleaning a manifold. 69 At f - • ■r ; to ■: -7 ■ � iwfXj ' S- 1 86 1111 Mini 70 pfi Y r Imagination is Curriculum and Faculty. Curriculum and Faculty are 8:40 . . . tests . . . projects . . . mid-term . . . library . . . homework . . . report cards Presenting Helpful Advice, Mr. Thelbert C. Wright Western Carolina Teachers College, B.S. Appalachian State Teachers College, M.A. Principal Mrs. Jo Graham Foster Columbia College, A.B. Assistant Principal Student Council Adviser Tomahawk Business Staff Adviser Administration Administrators, Secretaries Guide Students in Activities Aside from her secretarial duties, Mrs. Keistler instigates Christmas spirit by an original office decoration. Daily functions of Mrs. Turner, office secretary, include handling bus reports and answering telephone calls. As one of her tasks in handling circulation, library secretary Mrs. McCaus- land readies cards for the card catalog. Executing one of her duties as guidance secretary, Mrs. McKeon types transcripts for college-bound students. 73 Staff To insure proper school functioning, Mr. Stilwell heads the maintenance personnel by offering vital assistance. Supervised by Mrs. Scott, the cafeteria staff worked diligently to serve balanced and attractive meals for students and faculty. Performing her duties as cafeteria manager, Mrs. Scott planned daily menus and assisted cafeteria workers in preparing food. An appetizing meal in a clean cafeteria awaited students daily. Clean surroundings, made possible by the efforts of the maintenance staff, existed throughout the school. Headed by Mr. Stilwell, maintenance personnel worked successfully to maintain the budding and to beautify the grounds. Making regular visits to the school, Mrs. Pearl Maxwell, school nurse, cared for minor dlnesses and injuries. She also offered helpful advice concerning health problems. Maintenance personnel L. C. Nickleson, James Murphy, and Jo Louallen maintain cleanliness in the new cafeteria. Striving Diligently to Help Maintaining clean and attractive conditions in the newly-build library is an important function of the maintenance staff as performed by Virginia Glenn , James Murphy, John Nickleson, and Stover Funderburk. 74 Staff Sensing an appetizing odor, cafeteria manager Mrs. Virginia Scott opens the steaming oven to check on food cooking. Students, Staffs Aid School During one of her weekly visits, Mrs. Pearl Maxwell, school nurse, extends ready assistance to Harriet Howie. Billie Kinley, Shirley Harben, Hannah McCord, and Vera Mitchell work together to prepare a well-balanced lunch. Adding variety and appeal to the menu, Edna Coates, Dorothy Pratt, and Nancy Gladden create attractive deserts. Dorothy Rue, Lucielle Slater, and Ruby Spittle add necessary ingredients for preparing fresh baked foods daily. Striving to offer a wide choice of nutritious foods, Julia Watts and Lucielle Sadler ready individual servings. 75 Faculty Mr. George C. Allen Belmont Abbey College, B.A. Vocations Mrs. Leoda S. Atnip Campbellsville College, B.S. English, Journalism, Public Speaking Bow and Arrow, Quill and Scroll, Debate Team Miss Judy Barbee Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. American History Mrs. Helen M. Barr Winthrop College, A.B. Librarian, Library Club Miss Judy Bates Furman University, B.A. French, English Cheerleaders, School Spirit Committee, French Club, Junior Class Miss Brenda Beatty U.N.C. at Greensboro, B.S.S.A. Distributive Education Distributive Education Club Mrs. Nancy S. Benfield U.N.C. at Chapel Hill, A.B. English Mrs. Lennis Blanton Furman University, B.S. Biology Mr. George Allen Mrs. Leoda Atnip Miss Judy Barbee Mrs. Helen Barr Miss Judy Bates Miss Brenda Beatty Mrs. Nancy Benfield Mrs. Lennis Blanton Following Nanette Minor’s performance at the Junior-Senior, Mr. Pearson enjoys the privilege of dancing with her. Assisted by Mrs. Harris, Mr. Wright recognizes deserving students by presenting merit certificates on Awards Day. 76 Faculty Mr. Carl Bolick Mr. John Paul Brown Mr. Lawrence Brown Mrs. Shirley Brown Mr. Carl C. Bolick Catawba College, A.B. Physical Education Head Baseball Coach, Athletic Directoi Mr. John Paul Brown Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Geometry Mr. Lawrence Brown East Carolina College, B.A. Physics, Chemistry Science Club Mrs. Shirley Brown University of Tennessee, B.S. Guidance Counselor Student Council Mr. Watt Burris Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Driver Education Head Wrestling Coach, Football Coach Miss Elizabeth Cash Furman University, B.A. English, Reading Improvement Mr. Kenneth Cherry Pfeiffer College, A.B. Algebra, Functions Mrs. Zelda T. Cline Winthrop College, B.A. French French Club Faculty Urges Students to Broaden Scholastic Horizons As referee for the J.V. versus varsity basketball game, Mr. Day calls a foul against varsity player Gary Bolt. Meeting after school, English teachers strive to compile a departmental evaluation for the Southern Association. Two actors captivate Miss Mahaffey and drama student Mike Burns following The Firebugs a play at Charlotte College. 77 Faculty Teachers Encourage Students to Participate in Sports Cheerleaders exuberantly express thanks to Coach Walker for his role in making the J.V. football season a success. As club members look on, Mr. Slaughter displays his skiing ability at a spring G.R.A.M. activity at the river. Mr. William F. Clouse Lenoir Rhyne College, A.B. Driver Education Backfield Football Coach Mr. Fred Davis North Carolina State University, B.S. Basic Electricity and Electronics V.I.C.A. Mr. John Day Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Algebra Mr. Robert J. Drye North Carolina State University, B.S. Horticulture, Agriculture F.F.A. Mrs. Ella R. Fisher Western Carolina University, B.S. Cooperative Office Occupations C.O.O. Club Mr. Joe Fitzsimmons Belmont Abbey College, A.B. World History F.T.A. Mrs. Barbara C. Flynt U.N.C. at Chapel Hill, B.A. Distributive Education, Marketing Deca Club Mrs. Ann R. Foxx Johnson C. Smith University, B.S., A.B. Biology, Science Social Committee Mr. William Clouse Mr. Fred Davis Mr. John Day Mr. Robert Drye Mr. Joe Fitzsimmons Mrs. Barbara Flynt Mrs. Ann Foxx Mrs. EHa Fisher Faculty Mr. Raymond Freeman Mrs. Mary Hinkle Miss Beverly Guffee Mr. Walter Hintz Miss Juanita Hagler I i Mrs. Ann Holland Mrs. Mary Harris Mrs. Betty Hough Mrs. Betty Hunsucker Mrs. Evelyn Jones Mr. Richard Jones Mr. Thomas Keeter Mr. Raymond Freeman Western Carolina University, B.S., M.A. Guidance Counselor Miss Beverly G. Guffee Gardner-Webb College, A.A. Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S English Miss Juanita Hagler East Carolina College, B.S. English Red Cross Club Mrs. Mary L. Harris Winthrop College, B.A. English, Comparative Literature Tomahawk, Sophomore Class Mrs. Mary M. Hinkle Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S., M.A. Shorthand Commercial Club Mr. Walter R. Hintz Stout State University, B.S., M.S. Industrial Cooperative Training V.I.C.A. Mrs. Ann J. Holland Mars Hill College, B.A. Latin, French Latin Club, French Club, Majorettes Mrs. Betty A. Hough Flora Macdonald College, B.S. Typing Mrs. Betty L. Hunsucker Lenoir Rhyne College, A.B. Biology Mrs. Evelyn Jones Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Data Processing Mr. Richard M. Jones Catawba College, B.S. Driver Education Mr. Thomas L. Keeter Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Driver Education Miss Juanita Hagler, Red Cross Club adviser, reviews possible service projects suggested by members of the club. Coming to West second semester as a secretary, Mrs. Kretschmer compiles school reports and answers incoming calls. 79 Faculty Enabling and encouraging Pam Pittman to perfect her assignment. Miss LeGare critically analyzes an art project. Preparing for a topic to be discussed in her biology classes, Mrs. Maske readies slides for students to observe. Joining West’s faculty at second semester as a vocations teacher. Miss Harlowe seeks refreshment after school. Faculty Promotes Leadership Miss Jeanne B. LeGare Queens College, A.B. Art Club Mr. Donnie Lemmond Catawba College, A.B. Biology, Physical Education Football Coach, Head Tennis Coach Miss Joyce A. Mahaffey U.N.C. at Greensboro, B.A. English, Drama Fine Arts Club Mrs. Peggy H. McCarter Winthrop College, B.S. Typing, General Office Practice Commercial Club Mrs. Yvonne McCathern Lenoir P.hyne College, A.B. English Junior Class, Social Committee Miss Barbara A. Moody Livingstone College, B.S. Typing, General Business, English Commercial Club Mr. Kenneth S. Moseley Lees McRae Junior College, A.A. High Point College, B.S. Appalachian State Teachers College, M.A. U.S. History Camera Club Head Basketball Coach, Head Golf Coach Mr. Dozier E. Murray, Jr. Wilmington College, A.A. Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Psychology, World Geography Key Club Miss Jeanne LeGare Mr. Donnie Lemmond Miss Joyce Mahaffey Mrs. Peggy McCarter Mrs. Yvonne McCathern Miss Barbara Moody Mr. Kenneth Moseley Mr. Dozier Murray 80 Faculty Joining the English Department at the beginningof second semester, Miss Susan Kessler explains an assignment. Advising Clubs, Activities Latin teacher Mrs. Ann Holland attempts to prove the validity of a debatable statement to student Robert Latour. Senior English teacher Mrs. Jean Avery explains the works of English authors to Betsy Crumpler and Dickie Leslie. Mr. Stephen Nance Machine Shop V.I.C.A. Mr. Uriah S. Norwood East Carolina University, B.A. University of North Carolina, M.E. U.S. History Miss Grady K. Overcash Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. English Inter-Club Council Mr. Ronald B. Patterson Charlotte College, A.A. Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Business Math Head Cross Country Coach, Head Track Coach, J.V. Line Football Coach Mr. Charles W. Pe arson East Tennessee State University, B.S. English Senior Class Mr. Clyde Peek Western Carolina College, B.S. University of Tennessee, M.S. U.S. History, Physical Education Head Football Coach, Baseball Coach Mr. Paul Peek University of Tennessee, B.S. Industrial Arts Miss Nancy Peeler U.N.C. at Greensboro, B.S. Home Economics, Family Life F.H.A. Mr. Charles Pearson Mr. Gyde Peek Mr. Paul Peek Miss Nancy Peeler Faculty Mrs. Mabel Phifer Barber-Scotia College, B.S. Home Economics, Family Life F.H.A. Miss Carol Phillips Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Spanish Spanish Club Mrs. Eugenia R. Piercy Lenoir Rhyne College, A.B. English Student Council, Cafeteria Committee Mrs. Lynn Price Pfeiffer College, A.B. English Crystalettes Mrs. Nancy W. Ragan Mars Hill College, A.A. Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. Bookkeeping, Business Math C.O.O. Club Mr. W. Vance Schrum Western Carolina College, B.S. Geometry, Modern Algebra and Trigonometry Mrs. Linda H. Sessoms East Carolina College, B.S. Biology Mr. Thomas G. Slaughter Wofford College, A.B. Medical College of S.C., B.S. Chemistry Science Club Mrs. Mabel Phifer Miss Carol Phillips Mrs. Eugenia Piercy Mrs. Lynn Price Mr. Thomas Slaughter Mrs. Linda Sessoms Services of Faculty Include Supervising Social Events Amusing N.H.S. members at the annual club’s picnic. Miss Bates and Mr. Goins take Mr. Westmoreland on a boat ride. As supervisor of Christmas card sales, Mr. Schrum has the task of counting money and bringing records up to date. 82 Faculty Participating in a skit at the Christmas dance. Miss Beverly Guffee, lollipop in hand, eagerly tells Santa and Mrs. Claus, portrayed by Jimmy Lockman and Harry Hilewitz, of her desires for Christmas. Mr. Richard Smith Miss Dorothy Snyder Miss Sally Southerland Mrs. Linda Teague Mr. Richard L. Smith North Carolina State University, B.S. Technical Drafting V.I.C.A. Miss Dorothy Snyder Catawba College, A.B. Vocations Miss Sally Southerland Agnes Scott College, B.A. U.N.C. at Chapel Hill, M.A. Physical Education G.A.A. Mrs. Linda Teague Mars Hill College, B.A. World History, Bible Bible Club Mr. Clyde Wade Mr. Morgan Walker Mrs. Loretta Washam Mr. Dean Westmoreland Mrs. Wiihelmina White Mr. James Whitley Mr. Leroy Wynn Mrs. Doris Youngblood Mr. Clyde W. Wade U.N.C. at Chapel Hill, B.A. Chorus, Band Mr. Morgan L. Walker Pfeiffer College, B.S. Algebra, Business Math Football Coach, Basketball Coach Mrs. Loretta Washam Catawba College, A.B. Physical Education, English G.A.A. Mr. Dean Westmoreland Lees-McRae Junior College, A.A. Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S. World History National Honor Society, Student Council, School Spirit Committee Mrs. Wiihelmina White A. and T. College, B.S. N.Y. University, M.A. U. S. History, English Mr. James M. Whitley Auto Body, Fender Repair V. I.C.A. Mr. Leroy R. Wynn Savannah State College, B.S. Vocational Agriculture F.F.A. Mrs, Doris Youngblood Winthrop College, B.S. Home Economics F.H.A. 83 Math Department Assists Students in Developing Logic Explaining geometry homework to inquiring students Marion Hayes, Mike Mosely, and Wanda Mauney is Mr. John Brown. Business, mathematics teacher Mr. Patterson explains to Terry Curtis the correct procedure in working a problem. Using knowledge gained in Algebra II, Ginger Richardson constructs a graph by plotting points of an equation. Writing a problem on the board, the functions class of five students finds it easier to understand the problem. Learning the basic fundamentals of mathematics was of prime importance for the students in each course of the department, while the main objectives of the Mathematics Department were to prepare the student for college math¬ ematics, to help the student to think logically, and to help the student apply mathematical knowledge to practical situations. Students probed and explored courses such as Algebra I, II, III; trigonometry; geometry functions; and business math¬ ematics, courses in which subject matter ranged from figuring income taxes and pay rolls to working difficult quadratic equations with complex and imaginary numbers. New equipment such as the overhead projector aided pupils in the study of various subjects. Through the construction of projects in these courses, students gained a better understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics. Putting his knowledge to practical use, trigonometry student Bill Miller performs an experiment for the class. By using the protractor, in Algebra II, Cheri Sherrill draws a circular geo¬ metric figure for class discussion. Dean Mullen and Johnny Beatty work together to perform an experiment in order to gain insight and perceptiveness. Wanda Mauny listens intently as Mr. Brown carefully explains ideas concerning geometric proofs and theorems. Sammy McKenzie, Algebra I student, utilizes his class time attempting to find the correct answer to a problem. 85 By operating an adding machine, bookkeeping student Mike McAleer compiles figures for a classroom assignment. In preparation for careers in business, general office practice students learn to operate various machines. Business Courses Assist in Developing Clerical Skills Utilizing dictaphone tapes, Beverly Huffstickler improves her dictation speed and accuracy in Shorthand II. General business students Burleson, Hedrick, and Green experiment with familiar and unfamiliar brand-name products. Typing I student Willene Husband posts her entry in the turkey race as an indication of her speed and accuracy. Daily practice assists Typing II students in developing advantageous work habits and improved production skills. Offering typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, general office practice, and data processing, the commercial department gave students instruction in business subjects. To prepare every student for vocational or personal use of the typewriter was the purpose of Typing I. Developing useful skills and learning personality traits acceptable in the business world were main objectives of the course. In Typing II, students explored vocational typing more extensively. Two years of shorthand offered students experience in taking dictation. Practical experience in the form of practice sets aided students in Bookkeeping I and II. Designed to give students a better knowledge of business and to improve clerical skills, general office practice occupied four new rooms. Data processing and computer data, also offered by the commercial department, trained students in the operation of key punch machines and computers. These courses also prepared them for jobs in this field of work. Preparing I.B.M. cards for use in a computer, Sandra Starnes operates a key punch machine in data processing. After operating a ten key punch machine, Sharon Tedford checks the figures in a class of general office practice. Computer data student Steve Hedrick is ready to receive results as Lynn Lybrand places data cards in the sorter. 87 Variety of New Courses Increase Vocational Curriculum Using a mathematical ratio, vocations student Robbie Wylie illustrates her speech with explanatory figures. Overhauling an automobile engine are vocational auto-body students Everette Brown, Larry Graham, and Carl Council. D.E. student Gloria Stubbs works behind the desk at Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge while guest signs the register. By working as a clerk at the K-Mart, Rick King takes advantage of distributive education on-the-job training. In order to gain practical experience in auto-body repair, Rubright, Hawfield, and Bailey repair a car-door lock. Making use of new equipment, Billy Allison operates a drill to complete an individual project in machine shop. As a C.O.O. stenographic student, Sylvia Batten strives to complete an assignment during a lesson in shorthand. Miss Lou Harlowe, vocations instructor, lectures in class on the essentials of salesmanship and advertising. Through combined in-schcol instruction and on-the-job training, the best qualities of vocational students were dis¬ covered and developed. Preparing students for successful careers in the business world, the Vocational Department offered Distributive Education I and II, Industrial Co-operative Training I and II, co-operative office occupations, marketing, and vocations. Two additional courses, machine shop and auto-body repair, expanded the vocational curriculum. D.E. and I.C.T. trained students through part time work experience. Practical school instruction enabled students to become well-qualified employees and useful citizens upon graduation. Both students and employers benefited from this program. As an innovation, a unit in data processing became part of regular D.E. study. Marketing students studied all phases involved in production. They learned of retail and wholesale advertising. Stenographic and clerical students worked in the co-operative office occupations program. These students covered all phases of business procedures as well as a unit in human relations. Clerical students dealt with business machines while the stenographic students covered shorthand and dictation. Auto-body and fender repair and machine shop, two new courses, enabled more students to participate in the vocational program. Machine shop contained a combination of practical shop experience and classroom study. Students in auto body learned the correct procedures for the repair of automobiles. 89 During a Latin I class, Becky Gibbs attempts to translate Latin to English as a part of a classroom assignment. Following along in her textbook, Brenda Mullis listens intently as a class¬ mate reads the Spanish I conversation. Foreign LanguagesEmphasize Comprehension,Grammar French IV student Marilyn Griffith prepares scenery for a play to be pre¬ sented at the French Club Christmas program. Mr. Hartley, Spanish instructor, drills his students in correct vowel pro¬ nunciations and syllable intonation. Spanish I students studied the basic grammar of Spanish. New textbooks offered a new ' approach to first year Spanish Spanish II and III covered an extensive grammar study with emphasis on oral practice, vocabulary, and writing. The Spanish Ill class also wrote and presented several plays. An addition to the depart¬ ment was Spanish IV which covered Hispanic culture and advan¬ ced grammar. Latin I taught students the culture of the foundation of the world. This subject taught students grammar, word knowledge, and vocabulary. Latin II students studied vocabulary and trans¬ lations. With the aid of a new textbook, French I classes learned the basic culture of the French people. French II and III gave stu¬ dents a more complete knowledge of the language and grammar, with the emphasis placed on grammar. French IV and advanced French III delved into the specifics of the language. Major pro¬ jects during the year included studies of the geography, history, and literature of France. French IV and advanced French III w ' as the new addition to the French department. French II student Warren Pearson studies his notes in preparation for a test on French vocabulary and grammar. Alfred Deese sings a Spanish melody as Gene Byers accompanies him on the guitar during Spanish II class. To obtain correct pronunciation, French I students Becky Sills and Chris Horkey utilize the language laboratory. Awaiting their cue in the Spanish III play, Bernard Toole and Tommy Sanders watch the other students perform. 91 Electives Provide Opportunities for Developing New Skills, In basic electronics Billy Price and Jim Brock use the oscilliscope in a study of wave lengths and frequencies. Studying mechanical phases of Agrigulture II, Ronnie Maynor employs an electric welder as Baxter Bridges observes. Learning to prepare a cake, Jackie Shipp measures flour while Denise Jones mixes the ingredients. Rteh. Art II student Pam Pittman intertwines colorful strands of yam as she strives to complete a weaving project. urthering Distinctive Interests, Preparing for the Future During a class in Reading Improvement II, students assist one another in developing skills through group reading. Acquiring new interests and improving skills led students to choose elective courses. Girls’ and boys’ horticulture classes taught students about raising and caring for all types of plants. Tins course included classroom study as well as work in the greenhouse. Agriculture offered students an opportunity to explore the world of agricultural science and mechanical study. It also included animal husbandry and other fields related to agriculture. Bible students studied the Bible, section by section. Vocabulary comprehension, critical reading, and figures of speech were areas of study in reading improvement. Industrial arts covered an introduction and comprehension of skills found in an industrial society. Power mechanics and welding courses were new facets of this department. By learning to prepare and serve a complete meal, Dianne Cater and Mike Biggers participate in a family living project. Scaling and drawing accurate blueprints during class are technical drafting students Jim Berry and Larry Bostian. Learning the techniques in caring for plants, Marsha Helms and Kay Seagle prune plants in the horticulture class. During a Bible class, Ann Matheny reads a Bible passage in preparation for later class discussion. Performing an impromptu skit during dramatics class, Dean Mullen and Debbi Kenlcy portray an everyday occurence. Additional Interest Courses Expand Elective Curriculum Using a planer to smooth previously rough lumber, Tim Efrid prepares to construct an industrial arts project. Assisting David McGee in completing a required classroom assignment in Technical Drafting II is Mr. R. L. Smith. 34 By cutting linoleum blocks for use in preparation of prints, Bobby Hamm engages in an important facet of Art 1. Hammering in the last nail, Charles Burgin puts his craftsmanship skills to work as he constructs a wall shelf. Comparative literature student Randy Howey talks with an actor after a presentation of the Firebugs at U.N.C.-C. Studying home life in Home Economics II, Sharon Brooks learns from Mrs. Phifer the correct way to bathe a baby. Including numerous new courses, the elective curriculum offered students the opportunity to develop varied skills. Drama gave students with the ability to perform an opportunity to express themselves. With expanded facilities, Art I and II enabled students to create original works of art. Comparative literature offered seniors an opportunity to broaden their literary backgrounds and to gain experience in writing. In this course students studied novels, plays, poetry, and essays; then they wrote themes based on that literature. Units in housing, clothing, child development, and food preparation were included in the courses of home economics, foods and clothing, and family living. Methods for reading and preparing scaled drawing were taught in technical drafting, and techniques for building articles were taught in industrial arts. Martha Bridges struggles with Frances Powell during a scene from The Miracle Worker, given by the drama class. 95 In a senior English class, Hagler, Cardwell, Peterson, and Kidd act out a scene from Macbeth, a Shakespearean tragedy. Jimmy Little, Randy Springs, and Penni McCall correct themes for grammatical errors and evaluate them for content. Development of Appreciation and Comprehension of Man’s To broaden their English knowledge, Sam Townsend, Larry Godfrey, and Terry Curtis wait for an educational program. To augment a study of poetry, Sylvia McClamrock, Debrah Osborne, and Jerry Lawrence prepare a bulletin board. 96 Vocabulary being a major part of English, Larry Parks, Donna Kenley, and Donna Powell look up unfamiliar words. English students Beverly Taylor, Brenda Baucom, and Andrea Deese construct a display on the Anglo-Saxon period. Ideas i n Literature Is an Objective of English Department Assuming various roles in the Red Badge of Courage, junior English students add to the dramatic effect of the novel. To enable students to communicate effectively was the main objective of the English Department. English courses covered various aspects of reading, writing, listening, and speaking and provided opportunities for practice in each area. Sophomores studied world literature with emphasis on types of literary works. Greek mythology was a new addition to this course. Julius Caesar, Idylls of the King, and Silas Mamerwere major works studied. Special Abilities and Talents students read additional works which included Antigone, Odyssey, and “Everyman.” Students related vocabulary study to reading and writing, and they learned the fundamentals for writing research papers. In addition to writing a short research paper, sopho¬ mores wrote short themes. Red Badge of Courage was one novel studied in junior English. Other works by American authors formed the basis for discussion, book reports, and research papers. An innovation included an introduction to “worlds” and “horizons” through literature, grammar, and composition. Vocabulary study and grammar review played an important part in enabling students to express themselves correctly. Writing frequent themes gave experience in writing. To help students understand English literature and to give them a sense of the period in which the literature was written was one goal in senior English. Macbeth was one of the works analyzed. This course aided students in augmenting their vocabulary, writing correctly, learning correct usage, and understanding Greek mythology. Writing a long research paper provided an opportunity for students to combine individual research and the techniques of effective reading. 97 Physical Education Improves Physical, Mental Dexterity Before participating in a game, Sandy Eidson and Leisel Pickier practice the fundamental techniques of basketball. Physical fitness, physical skills, social skills, and attitudes played an important role in the physical education program. Through physical education, students learned the importance of developing a sound mind and body and discipling the body. Girls physical education included numerous and varied activities. The purpose of these activities was to help girls attain physical fitness through various types of sports. Field hockey, track, and softball were important field sports covered in the course. Basketball, volleyball, and table tennis comprised indoor activities. Special units in gymnastics, folk dancing, and exercises combined physical fitness with the pleasure of participation. Written tests, along with skill tests in the major sports, helped students learn the backgro und and rules of the activities. Football and track were two field sports covered in boys physical education. During the winter, boys participated in such activities as basketball and crab soccer. Learning the basic rules and playing procedures of baseball were a major part of spring activities. Physical education helped students to gain self-confidence, to become physically fit, to think quickly, to act quickly, and to control their emotions in trying situations. The course also aided students in developing traits of leadership, personal integrity and co-operation. Participating in an exciting game of crab soccer, Randy Dixon and Randy Johnson prepare to battle for the ball. As a precautionary measure, two classmates assist Valerie Wilcox as she performs on the uneven parallel bars. Practicing the techniques of a wrestling take-down are physical education students Warren Pearson and Gary Vaughn. 98 4 jr- In driver education, Mr. Clouse points out the car engine to Debbie Porter, Alice Dellinger and Emilie Booker. Behind-the-wheel experience being a necessary facet of driver education, Kidd and Stokes change seat positions. Students Learn Traffic Laws Through Driver Education An additional car augmented the driver education program. Instructors labored to make the roads a safer place by training students in the basic ideas of traffic safety and laws. Preparing the students mentally in order for them to develop a healthy attitude was a principal part of the course. Textbooks used were Sportsmanlike Driving and Traffic Law and Highway Safety. These books covered the laws of North Carolina as well as those of the United States. Approximately six films aided in the comprehension of correct, careful, and courteous driving habits. Instructors also employed the “stop- detinator” which tested the students ' reaction time or the time required for the accelerator foot to reach the brake. Thirty days in class and eighteen hours in the car combined the two segments of classwork and road work, which combined to create the course. In the classroom portion, students learned the basic parts of the car and the fundamentals of its operation. They also learned proper driving habits. After completing the classwork, they transferred into their gym classes or study halls. Then, in groups of three, they began the road work. Each student spent a total of eighteen hours in the car. Six hours were devoted to actual driving and twelve hours comprised the observation period. Through closely supervised road work, students applied the knowledge they had gained in class. Before beginning the road work, Mr. Keeter prepares his students mentally by discussing common driving problems. 99 facilities. Equipment Assist Science Department Program Being moved by John Marion and Mr. Brown, Johnny Severs drops a ball as part of a physics experiment on motion. In biology Linda Stokes observes microorganisms as Debra Black, Theresa King, and Terry Pagoota wait their turn. To understand genetic probability, biology students H. Cherry and B. Burleson toss coins and record results. 1 Explaining the principles of momentum and impulse in an explosion, Mr. Brown assists physics student Tiff Shelton. Studying the internal organisms as a major facet of Biology II, Louis Seawell undertakes the dissection of a pig. 100 Studying the relationships of plants and animals to each other and to their environment, biology students learned of the physiology and anatomy of living things. New equipment aided in the study of heredity and molecular biology. During the year and with the help of biology assistants, students learned to use the microscope and to dissect. Laboratory techniques, molecular arrangements, and struc¬ ture of the atom were facets of the Chemistry I course. Facilities and new equipment were an asset to students in discovering the fundamentals of the structure of matter. Chemistry II was a more complex study of the basic fundamentals learned in Chemistry I. More laboratory experi¬ ments enabled students to prepare themselves for college. Su bject matter covered composition and structure of matter. Physics students developed an understanding of the concepts of energy, its composition, applications, and interactions. Subject material included the nature of heat, mechanics, light, sound, and nuclear energy. Executing an experiment in physics, Eddie Brooks conducts a study of relationships between acceleration and force. Chemistry I students Susan Lawing and Rosemary Morgan compile data on the densities of rocks, wood, and water. Squeezing into the school station wagon to go to Furman are Chemistry II students Gupton, Bridges, and Rutledge. 101 History Students Learn Culture of Former Civilizations To familiarize students with past experiences in order for them to understand the present and to prepare for the future was the aim of the Social Studies Department. United States history, world history, world geography, and psychology comprised the deparment. United States history acquainted students with the coloni¬ zation of the United States, the development of a democracy, and the nation’s political and cultural heritage. Study of the Constitution received major emphasis. In world history the study emphasized Greek, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations; the Middle Ages, the Renaissance; and World Wars 1 and II. This course included a fine arts survey which aided students in gaining additional appreciation for the contributions of people through the ages. Studying human behavior by tests and evaluations of human differences, students learned in psychology how to cope with daily problems. World geography offered an intensive study of the geo¬ graphical, economic, and social conditions of other countries. Chris Edwards and Charles Bridges, U.S. history students, place pictures on a bulletin board in their classroom. Psychology students Susan Nance and Mitchell Perkins conduct an association experiment in front of the class. Interested in the geography of Africa, students watch while Mr. Murray points out various locations on the map. Assembled in a group, world history students discuss man’s heritage in order to better understand the past. 102 Explaining functions of different economic systems to his classmates is world history student Jerome Abernathy. Jimmy Reynolds refers to maps in the back of his world history textbook to find the location of foreign countries. Mr. Murray, world geography teacher, points out areas in the Congo to students Charlie Justice and Bob Counts. United States history students discuss various ideas about the War Between the States in a group during class. American history student Curtis Sloan listens as the teacher conveys beliefs of the nation’s founding fathers. 103 MHH9HH01 104 Imagination is Student Life. Student Life is “Trojans’ Last Stand” . . . elections . . . accomplishments . . . Patents . . . Junior-Senior . . . graduation Everyday Activities Provide Vital Aspects of School Life Hurriedly, students rush from one building to another during the allotted five minutes for the changing of classes. Sophomores Kathy Newnam and Pat Flowers chatter as they patiently await the arrival of their ride after school. 13 mm . • 1 «[ w During the homeroom period Beverly Huffstickler, Brenda Wright, and Diane Gulledge pause for the daily devotions. Boys interested in football continue their daily practice in August as they wait to race against the stop watch. Surrounded by the pleasing atmosphere of the new cafeteria, students wait in the lunch line while others enjoy their meals. Before starting home, Larry Stratton, Ricky Carter, and Brian Cauble work to clear the windows of ice. During the homeroom period Mrs. Foster makes important announce¬ ments concerning the varied student activities of the day. Immediately after the final bell of the day has rung, enthusiastic students quickly dash from the buildings to their cars in the parking lot where they relax at the conclusion of another busy school day. 107 Barbara Murlot and her American sister, Linda Rothwell, greet a young American as they arrive from Switzerland. At a C.E.S.P. party Mike Bingham, Willene Husband, Becki Foard watch Barbara Murlot and Jorene Meacham dance. Murlot Enhances Indians as Newest member of Tribe Sitting in the library, Barbara Murlot recollects the day’s events and tries to remember new faces she has seen. On August 20 a warm tribe of Indians met at Douglas Muni¬ cipal Airport to greet its newest member, Barbara Murlot, upon her arrival from Niederuzwill, Switzerland. Having captivated the students of West at once with her shy smile and lovable personality, Barbara soon became a typical West Indian. Barbara, who lived with Linda Rothwell, her American “sister”, actively supported athletic events and willingly served in Student Coun¬ cil and French Club. An honorary member of the Latin Club, Barbara also worked on several Student Council Committees. Barbara proved herself a great asset to West. Barbara Murlot celebrates her birthday at a surprise party given in the school cafeteria during the lunch periods. M Clubbists Strive to Perform Duties, Demonstrate Abilities Bible Club members Barbara Black and Linda Payseur collect food as a gift for a needy family for Thanksgiving. Frances Powell, Dennis Frazier, Anne Armstrong, and Martha Bridges display dramatic talents in The Miracle Worker. Having selected “Trojans’ Last Stand” as their theme, the Latin Club’s Indians emerge from the horse to attack and overcome the unsuspecting Trojans during the half time activities at the Homecoming game. 109 On the last day of school after a locker clean-up, the halls contain the forgotten possessions of the past year. Myriads of sights and sounds come from the direction of the new cafeteria and library buildings under construction. Events Characterize Year of Enlargement, Development To create better facilities for the benefit of all students, two men labor at the site of a new science building. As the junior year ends, Danny Gilbert, Joby Graham, Phyllis Godfrey, Ray Gaskins register for senior classes. W0 Princess, Band Enhance Festive Thanksgiving Parade As one highlight of many annual events, the Carrousel activi¬ ties at Thanksgiving proved triumphant for West students. Having been selected by the student body as Carrousel Princess, Linda Rothwell participated in festivities including the Knights of the Carrousel Coronation Ball. West was well represented in the Carrousel Parade on Thanksgiving Day by Linda, the West band, lettergirls, and crystalettes. Shortly after the parade, Linda Rothwell became the first West Carrousel Princess to receive the coveted crown of Queen Carrousel. This honor gloriously terminated the memorable activities of the Carrousel. Preparing for the parade, Carrousel Princess Linda Rothwell beams with joy as she waves to the gathering crowd. Vicki Cashion, representing West on Belk’s Teen Board, mounts their Thanksgiving float to ride in the Carrousel. With a high-stepping strut and quick, precise movements, the Lettergirls and Crystalettes preceed the marching band as they represent West in the three mile annual Carrousel Parade on Thanksgiving Day. Ill Anxiously awaiting the second half of the homecoming game, members of the homecoming court - Linda Rothwell, Gail Brown, Queen Anne Armstrong, Angelia Epley, and Diane Cater — discuss homecoming activities. Climaxing the festive half time activities, Marguerite Manning crowns the 1967 homecoming queen, Anne Armstrong. Held on October 24, the homecoming dance began a week filled with excitement and expectation. “Trojans’ Last Stand” was the theme for the dance which took place in the gym¬ nasium. Casually dressed, the students danced to the music of the well-known Catalinas. Climaxing the week, the Indians met Olympic’s Trojans on October 26. Half time activities included introducing the senior football players’ sponsors, announcing the homecoming court, and crowning the queen. In honor of the queen, Chris Horky, head majorette, performed a fire baton routine. Olympic being defeated, homecoming ended on a note of victory and joy. Cheering their team to victory, Lockman, Tevepaugh, and Petrea provide entertainment for the homecoming dance. 112 Rocky Beatty struggles against Paul Milner and Rusty Black after being captured during the homecoming activities. Waiting to perform their duties during half time activities, West squaws watch fellow Indians scalp the Trojans. Spirited Indians Witness Massacre, Crowning of Queen Football sponsors - Morrison, Rothwell, McKeon, Davidson, Murlot, Payseur, Hartis, Hendrix, Hedden, McMillan, Petty, Clark, Sherrill, Cashion, Hammond, Nance - receive tomahawks from Clarke and Killian. 113 Enjoying a skit at the Christmas social, Beth Blanton watches as Carol Williams comforts Mr. Pearson, her “son”. Student Council president Johnny Severs crowns the radiant Angelia Epley Miss Tomahawk at the Christmas dance. Highlighting the football season, the Homecoming dance sparked enthusiasm for the game against Olympic. Held on Octo¬ ber 24, 1967, “Trojans’ Last Stand” offered an entertaining evening. Music by the Catalinas and a student-faculty mock foot¬ ball game constituted the entertainment. To climax the Christmas season, “Christmas Splendor” was held on December 18, 1967. Dressed in semi-formal attire, stu¬ dents eagerly awaited the crowning of Miss Tomahawk and danced to the Patents’ music. After the crowning of Miss Tomahawk, class beauties - Robbie Wylie, Roberta Killian, Linda Rothwell, Diane Cater, Nancy Easter¬ ling, and Joy Bradley pause to discuss the exciting events of the evening 114 After being invited by the Student Council social committee, the Catalinas provide enjoyable entertainment and excel¬ lent dancing music by performing many of their well-known songs throughout the entire evening. Socials, Gala Entertainment Provide Glittering Moments Adding to intermission entertainment, Miss Phillips, Mrs. Holland, Miss Dancing to the entertaining music of the Patents, students enjoy the Guffee, and Miss Mahaffey play football. festivities at the annual Christmas dance. 115 Tension mounts as nominees await their turn to express campaign ideas before the coming Student Council election. Numerous Occasions Provide Beverly Hill and Charles Guignard award Mrs. White’s homeroom first prize for the nonreligious door decoration. During the Pancake Supper Mr. and Mrs. assist the Key Club by serving soft drinks. On the annual Barbecue Day, a group of boys congregate at the end of lunch to discuss the events of the day. � .1 (V Moore, Booster Club members. Supporting their candidates for election to Student Council, students stage an entertaining skit during assembly. Opportunities for Competition Before the Christmas holidays all homerooms participated in a door decoration contest sponsored by the House and Grounds Committee. Judges chose winners from two categories, secular and religious. On December 8 the Booster Club sponsored a Pan¬ cake Supper. V.I.C.A. Club members waited on tables and served coffee. Eagerly awaited by all, Campaign Week included eager supporters who displayed tags and constructed posters. At an assembly each candidate presented a speech and skit. Sponsored by the P.T.A., the annual barbecue proved to be a success. Bar¬ becue was available in the cafeteria or for take-out orders. Ending campaign week for Student Council elections, Charles Bragg, Gary Bolt, and Jimmy Cherry act in a skit. Among Homerooms, Individuals Filling a pitcher with pancake batter, Charles Burgin carries out his as¬ signed duties at the Pancake Supper. In front of the library construction, Barbara Black, Cheryl Wilkinson, iris Coley, Brenda Baucom eat barbecue. 117 While studying in the library, Wildacres delegates M. Townsend, R. Sig¬ mon, A. Epley recall an amusing incident. Boys’ State delegate Bobby Counts faithfully performs hall duty, one of his Student Council responsibilities. Selected Students Represent School Throughout Year At a “welcome home” reception, exchange student Linda Rothwell and her “sister” Barbara Murlot chat with friends. Journalists Stephanie Hyatt and Linda McArthur proudly exhibit the awards which the Bow and Arrow received. Mr. and Miss West, Linda Rothwell and Johnny Severs, make final pre¬ parations before a Student Council meeting. Attorney General of Girls’ State, Kathy McKeon, performs her editorial duties before a yearbook deadline in January. Representing the school, students traveled to attend conven¬ tions and meetings during the summer of 1967. One delegate was present at the Boys’ State Conference. Attending Girls’ State, three girls learned legislative procedure by establishing a mock government. Kathy McKeon served as Attorney General. Three participants spent an interesting week at the Wildacres Youth Conference during June. Stephania Hyatt and Linda McArthur studied journalism at a workshop in Chapel Hill. Charlotte Exchange Student Program enabled Linda Roth¬ well and Iris Coley to spend a summer abroad. As she looks at her Chilean souvenirs, foreign exchange student Iris Coley remembers her eventful weeks. After their return Girls’ State delegates Pam Coates. Kathy McKeon Kaye Bigham discuss memorable experiences 119 By scaning magazine articles, Junior Class Best Citizen Mike Bass aptly utilizes his leisure time in the library. After being elected Sophomore Best Citizen, Gary Lane continues his studies as he consults a reference atlas. Four Students Exhibit Qualiti es of Outstanding Citizens Good citizen awards were presented to four students. Mem¬ bers of the Sophomore and Junior Classes chose the sophomore and junior best citizens. The senior selected by his class became the Civitan Award recipient, whom the Charlotte Civitan Club recognizes annually. The Halifax Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented the D.A.R. award to the senior girl whom the faculty felt exhibited the qualities of service, patriotism, dependability, and leadership. D.A.R. good citizenship award recipient, Angelia Epley, hopefully con¬ templates a future in the teaching profession. Serving as Key Club president, Jimmy Tevepaugh, Civitan recipient, dis¬ tributes cigarette cans for the school. Students Merit Honors Through Scholastic Achievement Jimmy Tevepaugh, semifinalist for Morehead Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship, scans a college annual. As senior members watch, inductees Bill Gupton and Lane Abernathy light their candles from the ceremonial torch. In December the National Honor Society augmented its mem¬ bership after its annual induction proceedings which included a surprise dinner and a school assembly. The society presented an authentic courtroom scene during the induction exercises. After challenging speeches concerning the qualities of leadership, scholarship, character, and citizenship were presented, the twelve inductees completed their induction by adding their names to the membership roster. Jimmy Tevepaugh vied for the Morehead Scholarship which provides a full scholarship to the University of North Carolina. Scholastic achievements and extracurricular activities proved to be the basis for selection. In the spring of their junior year, interested students took the National Merit Qualifying Test. The scores resulting from this test served as the basis for selecting semifinalists. The Scholastic Aptitude Test determined the finalists for the National Merit Scholarship. At the Gondola, National Honor Society inductees Deborah Navey and Cathy Springs await removal of blindfolds. 121 Trying out for the Crystalettes, Tillie Petty, Linda Crowder, and Shelia Sherrill practice their dance routine. Events of the year enabled students to participate in diverse and varied activities. Athletic Awards Day, which was held on May 15, 1967, honored the outstanding athletes within the student body. In April, girls vied for a position on the varsity cheerleading squad during an assembly of juniors and sopho¬ mores. Comprised of rising sophomores, the junior varsity cheerleading squad was selected during May. The month of May marked also the selection of Crystalettes. On May 12, annual staff members distributed the 1967 Tomahawks and sponsored an annual-signing party. Comprised of six students, the debating team participated in local and state debates. Participating in the cheerleading finals, Kathy Hipp performs her original cheer in front of the student body. Members of the debating team meet in the library to prepare their arguments for an upcoming television debate. Variation in Student Activities After receiving their Tomahawks, students congregate in the gymnasium to look at pictures and sign annuals. Receiving a letter for basketball, George Beam eagerly accepts his award from Mr. Bolick as Don Eggleston watches. As other cheerleading finalists observe, Vickie Cashion, Pam Coates, and Linda Crowder demonstrate their cheer. Accents Events with Memorable Highlights of 1967-1968 On Athletic Awards Day Eddie Allen steps forward to receive a track At the annual-signing party, students gather to spend a relaxed and award and congratulations from Mr. Bolick. enjoyable evening recording old memories. I 123 School Publications Train Journalists, Inform Students After receiving copies of Bow and Arrow in homeroom, Ann Henderson, Trina Jetton, and Pam Roberts pause to read. At annual-signing party M. Sanders, J. Stiwalt, B. Asbury, and C. Raborn seem absorbed in signing Tomahawks. 124 Striving to convey the story of West, two publications staffs assembled the yearbook and newspaper. Learning principles of journalism as they worked, the editorial staff of the Tomahawk gave a pictorial and literary account of the year from March, 1967, until March, 1968. Striving to tell the West story for one year, the annual covered administration, curriculum, athletics, organizations, classes, honors, and student life. By publishing the Bow and Arrow monthly, the newspaper staff presented current events. Comprised of the Journalism II class, the staff depicted a humorous and informative account of the month’s activities. Journalism I students served as reporters, learning basic fundamentals. Gleaning school news, Yvonne Davidson, Linda Benton, Tim Collins, and Jean Fezette read the Bow and Arrow. Previous to the annual-signing party, Mrs. Foster and Barbara Black sell plastic yearbook covers to Pam Coates. Having enjoyed a memorable evening of dancing, Kathy McKeon and Ray Sigmon observe the delightful entertainment. Aiding in carrying out the theme, Dorma Washam and Charles Guignard collect ivy to decorate for the Junior-Senior. In ‘Halls of Ivy’ Entertainment Creates Superb Evening To finance the Junior-Senior Prom, the Junior Class sold Christmas cards. Homerooms and various individuals competed for prizes in a card sales contest. In the White House Inn on Fri¬ day, May 19, 1967, the long awaited social highlight delighted those present. The theme “Halls of Ivy” became evident with the iv y-covered gazebo as the center decoration of the dance floor. The Catalinas provided enjoyable music, and Miss North Carolina of 1966 entertained during an intermission. Senior Class officers, Junior Class officers, and Student Council officers danced a special waltz to add to the night’s entertain¬ ment. After accepting a dozen yellow roses from the Junior Class, lovely Nanette Minor entertains Junior-Senior guests. As an ivy-covered archway centers the dance floor, guests at the Junior- Senior dance to the music of the Catalinas. 125 As tense, final moments of a basketball game approach, cheering students shout their encouragements to the team. Sitting beneath the Indian, which symbolizes the spirit of the school, the bench cheers the team to victory. Preceding the West-South football game, Jimmy Lockman overcomes Sabre Harry Hilewitz in a skit given during lunch. During the tense moments of a football game, spirited players on the bench shout encouraging words to the team. At a football game in Memorial Stadium, cheerleaders Debbie Lamb and Vickie Cashion bolster school spirit as an enthusiastic cheering section urges the Indians to a memorable victory over the Harding Rams. Sharing School Spirit, Students Urge Teams to Victory School spirit was omnipresent in the everyday school life of each student. As well as personal pride for the school, school spirit encompassed student body congeniality, lively sportsman¬ ship, and exhibited citizenship. By sitting in the cheering section and co-operating with the cheerleaders, students exemplified their keen spirit. Indeed, active participation by the entire student body was an essential element of the athletic events. Enthusiastic school spirit constantly drove the various athletic teams to higher levels of confidence and accomplishment. Preceding the West-Harding and West-North football games, pep rallies during the regular school hours augmented the spon¬ taneous spirit. In the pep rally for the West-North football game, Marla Mulligan and Anne Armstrong participate in a witty skit. Vying against Rocky Mount for the state championship in baseball, the Indians celebrate their first victory. 127 Awards Day, Graduation Climax Year by Honoring As the year swiftly drew to a close, Senior Awards Day, the baccalaureate sermon, and graduation were prominent activities of the seniors. Having been selected for their high scholastic averages, ten juniors assisted as marshals during the three events. For their outstanding work and performance, students received special recognition in the form of awards and college scholar¬ ships on Senior Awards Day. The baccalaureate service recog¬ nized all graduating seniors from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Climaxing twelve years of study, the seniors received their diplomas on May 31, 1967. Presenting the United States History Award to Henry Cathey, Mr. Wright congratulates him for achieving this honor. Larry Harper presents the Student Council Club of the Year Award to Wanda Suddreth, Red Cross Club president. Principal Wright, assisted by Mrs. Harris, awards Dennis Frazier the dramatics award on Senior Awards Day. Marshals - Becki Foard, Linda McArthur, Marcia Townsend, Linda Payseur, Karen Clarke, Angelia Epley, Kathy McKeon, Susan Young, Lynn Benjamin, and Jimmy Tevepaugh - stand as the seniors prepare to depart. Seniors, Outstanding Students Debi Kenley and Barbara Black accept the Quill and Scroll Creative Writing Awards from president Sandra Greene. Seniors Dan Rothwell and Wanda Suddreth await the presentation of Danforth Awards during the Awards Day ceremonies. Larry Harper observes as Mr. Wright and Mrs. Harris present Mike Sanders, Tomahawk editor, a journalism award. Observed by Mike Luckey, Frances Powell steps forward to receive an award for outstanding abilities in acting. 129 As a member of the baseball team, outfielder Johnny Severs pauses momentarily to study the game happenings. Accepting her responsibilities, secretary Linda Rothwell makes announce¬ ments concerning Student Council activities. By writing captions, headlines, and copy, student life editor Angelia Epley works frantically to meet a deadline. Outstanding Seniors Exemplify As in preceding years, the Tomahawk once again honored the Ten Outstanding Seniors. To be chosen by the student-faculty committee, a senior hacl to exemplify the ideals of West. Qualities such as character, scholarship, dependability, and citizenship served as the basis for the selection. Years of outstanding service and sincere dedication represented this distinct honor. Comprised of one sophomore, one junior, four seniors, and six members of the faculty, the selection committee undertook their difficult assignment. After a detailed discussion and careful consideration, the committee members submitted their nomi¬ nations. Each member cast an individual ballot for the ten seniors who he felt deserved such an honor. The names of the Ten Ourstanding Seniors remained unannounced until Senior Awards Day. Pausing only for a moment. Senior Class editor Karen Clarke makes final plans for the completion of the section. To assist the Charlotte Exchange Student Program, chairman Kathy McKeon prepares doughnuts for club distribution. Ideals of Dedication, Service Fulfilling her duties within the Red Cross Club, Stephanie Hyatt serves refreshments during an ice cream party. While selling tickets for a social, homeroom president Bobby Counts reports student body activities to his homeroom. By constructing an award winning project, Jimmy Tevepaugh displays his unique interests in rocket engineering. Student Council treasurer Lynn Mathis prepares to accurately record and balance the monthly debts and receipts. Enthusiastic Linda Payseur shouts support to the basketball team as she demonstrates her cheerleading talents. 131 132 Imagination is Classes. Classes are laughter . . . friendship . . . lunch . . upperclassmen . . . “Battlecry” . . . underclassmen . . . Christmas cards Sophomores Sophomore officers — Susan Powell, secretary; Bobby Helms, president; Robbie Wylie, vice-president; and Donna Crisp, treasurer — meet to discuss sug¬ gested class projects and sophomore activities for the year. Entering West for the first time was a challenging and intriguing experience for the sophomores. They looked forward to the beginning of their high school days and to becoming a part of the Scholastic and extracurricular activities of the school. Receiving their schedules at the end of the summer, they were ready to start on the exciting task of locating their classes and arriving there on time. Upperclassmen gave much needed help to the busy sopho¬ mores who were lost in the jungle of numerous buildings. Grad¬ ually the sophomores adjusted and mastered their daily routines in the traditional courses — English II, physical education, and biology - as well as the elective courses. During the fall of the year, the sophomores took aptitude tests - the Stanford Achieve¬ ment Test and the Differential Aptitude Test. Those tests were designed to measure abilities in several different areas. Not only did the sophomores participate in scholastic activities, but also they made up a great part of the extracurricular activities. Five sophomore girls served as Junior Varsity Cheerleaders while still others comprised a sophomore school spirit committee. Two of the more important jobs of the sophomores were the election of class officers and the election of the sophomore best citizen. By participating in all school activities, the sophomores had served the school and were ready to welcome the next year’s sophomores. Walter Abernathy Dennis Aderholt Rhonda Aldridge Sam Alexander Mike Allison Peg Allred Nancy Alsop Blain Alwran Martha Alvis Andy Anderson Eddie Anderson Dixon Armstrong Charles Atwell Susan Austin Jimmie Auten Kathy Auten Reggie Auten Truett Auten Debbie Avent Bobby Bailey Stan Bailey 34 Sophomores Janice Baker Pam Bandy Robin Bartlett Craig Beasley Pam Beaty Pat Beaty Carolyn Beck Joyce Belk Roger Bennett Jackie Bingham Debra Black Ernie Black Rusty Black Cynthia Blackwelder Sophomores Elect Helms, Wylie, Powell, Crisp to Serve Jerry Blackwelder Jimmy Blair Jane Blanchette Richard Blanks Beth Blanton Herby Blythe John Bolick Emilie Booker Ronnie Boswell Margaret Boyd Janell Brabenec Harold Braddy Joy Bradley Randy Bradshaw Barbara Brantley Tommy Brest Gary Bridges Jimmy Bridges Bruce Briggs Joe Brigman Horace Broome Jackie Brown Jackie Bryant Vickie Buchanan Lenny Bullock Renee Burch Kathy Burgess Jimmy Burgin Barry Burleson Larry Burleson Elaine Byrum Vicki Cadoret Dan Caldwell Larry Caldwell Joyce Canup 135 Sophomores Judy Carr Pam Carter Ricky Carter Sharon Cathey Ronnie Chandler Phyllis Christenbury Eddie Clark Howard Clark Jenny Clark Pam Clark Ricky Clement Debbie Cline Paula Cline Kathy Cobb Debbie Cochran Demerice Cochran Roger Coffey Tim Collins Chester Cook Marie Cooley Mike Cooper Members of Sophomore School Spirit Committee Promote Wesley Cooper Dale Cousar David Council Lib Cox Ronnie Craig Russell Craig Donna Crisp James Crump Terry Curtis Janice Davidson Yvonne Davidson James Davis Marcia Davis Mike Davis Patsy Davis Robert Davis Linda Deese Ronnie Deese Alice Dellinger Billy Dellinger Kathy Dellinger Linda Diggs Pamela Dillon Donna Dixon Randy Dixon Ricky Donat Elaine Dover Peggy Dunaway 136 Sophomores David Duncan Deborah Duncan Debbie Durham Sandy Eidson Robbie Elders Bruce Eller Rhonda Eller Mary Ennis Jerry Entrekin Fred Entzminger Debbie Ervin Joyce Eudy Marie Ferrell Peggy Ferrell Jean Fezette Angela Fincher Jan Fisher Pat Flowers David Floyd Diane Forte Michael Fox Pride Among Students James Fraley Pam Fray Ion Shirby Frazier Linda Freeman Wanda Funderburk Gloria Gamble Mike Gardner Brenda Garmon Gayle Garren Russell Garris Gayle Long Chris Glines Brenda Garmon, Harry Hilewitz, and Paul Millner stare in bewilderment at room directions in the science wing. Sophomores Kenny Gibbs Darlene Gibson Deborah Gibson Joseph Gibson Randy Gilbert Terry Gilbert Wanda Giles Larry Godfrey Doug Goins Linda Goode Eddie Goodwin Brenda Goss Catherine Goulding Billy Graham Butch Graham Curtis Graham Barry Grant Janice Greene Diane Grey Jimmy Griffin Linda Griffin Sophomores Begin Year with Differential Aptitude Tests Lewis Guignard Dianne Gulledge Ronald Gulledge William Gwinn Gene Hager Martha Hains Marie Hall Tonda Hall Sandra Harkey Janet Harrill Mike Harrington Bobby Harrison Rita Harrison Ann Hartman Terre Hatley Peggy Hawfield Reed Hawkins Thomas Hayes Allen Heath Emily Hedden Michael Hedden Chuck Hefner Bobby Helms Martha Helms Melvin Helms Vickie Helms Steve Helton Sharon Henderson 138 Sophomores Vickie Hepler Betty High Harry Hilewitz Larry Hildreth David Hill Linda Hix Randy Hoffman Terri Holbert Berita Holder Wes Holt Harry Hoover Steve Horne Randy Houser Johnnie Houston Charlie Howard James Hudson Kathy Hudson Sandy Hudson Euvaughn Huffstettler Doug Huffstickler Jimmie Lee Huggins Karren Hughes Ronny Hughes Gaye Huneycutt Rickey Hunter Patti Hutchison Daphne Hux Danny Ingle Taking full advantage of facilities in the new science building, Sonny Moss and Randy Moore, students in Mrs. Sessoms’ second period Biology I class, make a study of genetic probability by choosing two beans. 139 Sophomores Demonstrating the beautiful “swan balance” in her physical education class, Donna Crisp exemplities co-ordination and equilibrium on the balance beam as Betty Jo Starnes and Gail Orr act as “spotters” for her. Paulette Jackson Rocky Jackson Sammy Jarrett Bessie Johnson Cathy Johnson Diana Johnson Marianna Johnson Denise Jones Tommy Jones Billy Joy Debbie Keistler Kathy Keistler Bobby Kelly Darrell Kidd Kristy Kidd Clark Killough Teresa King Jimmy Kinley Judy Kinley Terry Kinley Donna Kirby Glenn Kiser Steve Kiser Debbie Lackey Jan Lackey Gary Lane Rick Langford Jan Lanier 140 Sophomores Jeanie Latham Liz Lawing Regina Lawing Larry Laye Martha Lineberger Freida Litaker , Jimmy Little Guy Lopez Linda Love Bueba Lowe Cathy Luckey Dale Luckey Judy Luckey Elaine Lyerly Sandra Lynn Daryl McCall Norva McCall Penni McCall Olivia McCauley Londell McClary Mike McClure Physical Educ ation Prevails as Part of Sophomore Life Gary McCorkle Billy McCullen Jerry McCullen Janis McCullough Jeanne McCullough Mark McDaniel Michael McDaniel Linda McGinnis Marsha McGuirt Landon McKenzie Lynda McMichael Beverly McMillan Johnny McQuay Dallas McRorie Linda Malone Donna Manning Carl Martin Jeannie Mashburn Elaine Massey Lee Massey Marty Mauldwin Wanda Mauney Sheila Medlin Vicki Meredith Peggy Merritt Randy Merritt Wanda Messer June Middleton 141 Determined to do well, sophomore Joanne McCullough ponders a difficult problem on the Stanford Achievement Test. Debbie Miller Pam Miller Paul Millner Tom Montgomery Shelby Moody Darlene Moore Knowledge Gained in Harold Moore Naline Moore Randy Moore Teresa Moore Wayne Moose Minuel Morgan Wayne Morris Sonny Moss Dan Mull Brenda Mullis Sandra Mullis Bonnie Murray Charlotte Murray Lynn Navey Alberta Nesbitt Kathy Newman David Nolan Edward Norkett Danny Norman Gail Orr Kathy Osborn Terry Osborn Rick Osborne Tony Overcash Arthur Owens Susan Owens Wanda Owens Terry Pagoota Jan Paris Danny Parr Mary Jane Parr Pat Payne Terri Payne Rick Pearson Warren Pearson 142 Sophomores Robert Phillips Jerry Pittman Sylvia Pettus Barbara Plexico Howard Plummer Barbara Pope Deborah Porter Richard Poston Joe Potts Janet Powell Linda Powell Susan Powell Debbie Pridgen Renee Prim rivers Education Aids Sophomores in Mastering Driving Glenis Pritchard Cathie Proctor Katherine Quinn Gail Raborn David Randall Jean Randall Steve Randall Jerel Reavis Terrie Redfern Mark Reed Sherrill Reed Mary Reeves Jane Reid Ann Reinhardt Mario Rendon Mike Retenour Ronny Ridout Martin Ritch David Ritchie Loyde Roberts Robin Roberts Elaine Ross Pat Ross John Rowe Rocky Rowland Tommy Sanders Lynn Seagle Jackie Selemba Reba Self Joyce Shackleford Stevi Shealy Sherry Sheets Donna Sherrill Brenda Shuford Paulette Sigmon 143 Sophomores Steve Simpson Thelma Simpson Terry Sims Barbara Sipe Dian Sizemore Steve Skinner Alice Smith Cathy Smith Debbie Smith Diann Smith Gene Smith Ken Smith Morris Smith Randy Smith Rodney Smith Sherrie Smith Susan Smith Vickie Smith Vivian Smith Sandra Snipes Patricia Sons Participating in Athletics, Clubs, Various Student Council Bryan Southers Patty Spencer Cammie Springs Randy Springs Deborah Stacey Floyd Stafford Jeannie Stafford Elizabeth Starnes Gail Stephens Gordon Stewart Linda Stokes Johnny Stowe Teresa Stowe Lee Stratton Kathy Stubbs Garland Sullivan Charlene Summerville Ricky Summerville Brenda Sutton Dorothy Swain Tim Swange Brenda Tench Lynn Thomas Mike Thomason Larry Thompson Peggy Thompson Bernard Toole Debbie Townsend 144 Sophomores Sam Townsend Lynn Tucker Jackie Tweed Pat Underwood Vicki Underwood Gary Vaughn Sue Vaughn Kathy Vincent Richard Walker Terry Wallace Ronnie Ware Elaine Warlick Steve Warlick Jeff Warren Allen Watts Patty Weisenberger Carol Welfare Barry Westbrook Harry Whickers Loretta Whitaker Anne White O AA41M Activities, Sophomores Begin to Enjoy High School Career Beaulah White Karan Whiteside Glenda Whitley Valerie Wilcox Wayne Wilcox Teresa Wilkins Johnny Wilkinson Diane Williams Gary Williams Mike Williams Bobby Willocks Dale Willocks Roger Wilson C. R. Wingate Mike Wingate Pat Winstead Guy Wolfe Myra Womack Carol Wood Clint Wright Debbie Wright Robbie Wylie Debbie Yarborough Ronnie York Bobby Zeigler 145 Juniors Participating in Extracurricular Activities, Juniors Embody Junior Class officers Roberta Killian, George Beam, Joe Hollingsworth, and Cathy Rabom are busy discussing arrangements for the Junior- Senior Prom and anticipating plans for other extracurricular activities. In charge of Christmas card sales, Mr. Schrum checks out several boxes of cards to student salesman Sherry Shaw. Registering for a second year, juniors were familiar with the school. Accomplishments helped juniors to bring their goal, graduation from high school, into view. Christmas card sales began in October. With the aid of Mr. Schrum, juniors sold a record amount of cards to finance the Junior-Senior Prom. Prizes were awarded to the highest sellers, both individuals and homerooms. Juniors took the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests in October. After receiving P.S.A.T. scores, they planned future education in colleges. Qualified juniors were offered the oppor¬ tunity of spending a summer abroad by the Charlotte Exchange Student Program. Expanding their knowledge in fields of interest, many juniors became active in clubs, sports, committees, and other extracurri¬ cular activities. Several used ability of leadership in homeroom and Student Council. For scholarship, character, leadership, and service, fifteen jun¬ iors were tapped into the National Honor Society. For services to their school and community, several junior boys gained mem¬ bership in the Key Club. Quill and Scroll inducted eligible jun¬ iors lor their outstanding journalistic work on school publica¬ tions. Class members elected Mike Bass Junior Class Best Citi¬ zen. As a fitting culmination for the year’s activities, Mr. Devon Smith of Herfl Jones Company measured juniors for senior class rings. 146 Juniors Spirit Through Earnestly Accepting Their Responsibilities Janice Aaron Len Abercrombie Lane Abernathy Donna Aderholt Gail Alexander Mike Alley Rhonda Alley Bill Allison Cathy Anderson Gaye Anderson Bobby Armstrong Cindy Bailey Danny Bailey Barbara Balowsky Mimi Bare Dale Barr Linda Barr Mike Bass Eddie Beacham George Beam Jim Beatty Keith Beatty Baron Beckham Karon Beckham Dennis Benfield Linda Benton Jim Berry Donna Biggers Keith Bingham Marlise Bizzell Pam Black Viola Black Linda Blanks Ann Blue Jan Bolick Johnny Boone 147 juniors Class Elects Raborn, Hollingsworth, Killian, Beam to Lead Larry Bostian Nancy Bowen Mary Bowman Mike Brackett Charles Bragg Charles Bridges Eddie Brinkley Jimmy Brock Eddie Brooks Sharon Brooks Fonda Brookshire Lucy Brown Sonny Brown Donnie Brunk Peck Byrum Marsha Bumgardner Sherry Burleson Gene Byers John Byrd Florence Caldwell J. K. Caldwell Margaret Caldwell Russell Calomeris Steve Campbell Karen Campfield Johnny Canup Jenny Carson Kaye Carmichael Billy Cash Cleo Catney Gerald Cathey Billy Cato Brian Cauble Ken Cavin Gary Chronister Mary Childers 148 Juniors as Class Officers Larry Clark Woody Coggin Mike Coleman David Collins Richard Connelly Ray Cope Putting the finishing touches on a bulletin board are English students Jim Roberts, Deborah Navey, and Polly Sloan. Mary Cowans Mike Cox Kristy Crocker Linda Crowder Mitch Cudd David Cunningham Roy Daniels Berlinda Davis Wilson Davis Pam Dees Connie Delaney Alicia Dellinger Bill Dellinger Karen Dellinger Mike Dellinger Terry Dotson Wayne Dowdle Debbie Dunn 149 Juniors Ordering Class Rings, Preparing for Junior-Senior Prom Nancy Easterling Bobby Edwards Chris Edwards Lorena Edwards Sybil Elliot Libby Eller Karen Elmore Glenda England Rodney Eppes Kristie Etheridge Billy Faile Randy Falls John Farmer James Ferrell Jill Fincher Janice Fisher Mike Flannigan Marie Floyd James Fox Darrell Freeman Jean Freeman Marcella Freeman Susan Gailard Roger Garver Junior Class students listen as Mrs. Barr gives instructions on proper use of the new li¬ brary and its facilities. Juniors Are Two Eminent Joys That Spring Brings Each Junior Ronnie Gay Deborah Gayle Jill Geddings Buddy Gentry Becky ' Gibbs Joyce Gibbs Larry Gilbert Anita Gillespie Gary Gillespie Bruce Godfrey Kathy Goss Janet Gray Donny Greene Pat Greene Wesley Greene Steve Griffin Bethany Gulledge Tiffany Gulledge Kathy Gunnells Bill Gupton Perry Hager Ronnie Hager Steve Hager Cathy Hagler Diane Hagler Lynda Hagler Terry Hallman Joyce Hamm Gloria Hammond Norma Hammond Joel Harris Glenn Harris Billie Hartis Randy Haskett Cathy Hastedt Vickie Hatley 151 Juniors PSAT Scores Give Students Scholastic Ratings, Provide Steve Hawfield Ray Heffner Chester Helms Susan Helms Ren Henderson Kathy Hendrix During an American history class, Anita Gillespie and Joe Hollingsworth use a map in a classroom discussion. Donna Heywood Kathie Hight Michele Hill Chuck Hilton Steve Hinson June Hollar Joe Hollingsworth Kathy Hood Chris Horkey Iris Hornbuckle Harriett Howie Cindy Hudson Virginia Hudson Ken Humphries Sharyn Hunter Deborah Huntley Vivian Hutchinson Doris Ivester 152 Juniors Insight into Future Brenda Jackson Jerry Jackson Mike James David Jetton Curtis Johnson Pat Johnson Brenda Jones Ted Joy Jim Kelley Debi Kenley Pat Kirkpatrick Nancy Keziah Mike Kiker Roberta Killian Donald King Reggie King Paul Kitchens Carol Knuckles Mark Lackey Chris Laine Lynn Lashley Gail Lawhorn Mitzie Lawing Susan Lawing Preparing student Ronald Roth for his Junior Class picture is one of the many duties asked of Mrs. Brumfield. Johnny Leatherman Ronald Lee Rusty Lee Theresa Liffrig 153 Juniors Students Increase Knowledge of Their Heritage Through Erich Liner Betty Locklear Woodie Lockler Sandy Logan Linda Long Sandra Long Charles Lowe Elicia Lowe Roger Luckey Steve Luckey Lynn Lybrand Mike McAleer Danny McCall Rex McCall Sylvia McClamrock Harold McClary Danny McClure Susie McClure Tony McCullough Carl McCullough Lee McDonald Janice McEntire David McGee Jimmy McGee Patricia McGill Pam McMillan Prances Major Darcus Manning In preparation for college many juniors take full advantage of the P.S.A.T. given one morning during October. juniors US History Study Bettye Martin Ken Martin Linda Martin Sylvia Martin Tim Mashbum Ann Matheny Teresa Matthews Bill Miller Jack Miller Susie Mingus Larry Mitchell Diane Moody Ann Moore Jane Moore Lynn Moore Randy Moore Steve Moore Rosemary Morgan Jo Ann Morrison Sandra Morrison Thelma Morrison Mike Moseley Jane Motter Liz Mozeley Dean Mullen Craig Mullis Mike Mullis Deborah Navey As part of the school day, Linda Crowder and Roberta Killian relax and enjoy their meal in the new cafeteria. 155 juniors Surpassing Previous Records of Christmas Card Sales, Karen Nelson Debbie Neville Johnny Norman Danny Osborn Deborah Osborne Corinne O’Shields Karen Overbeck Lee Overtuff Luther Owens Doug Paige Sharon Parks Frank Parnell Vernon Parr Ted Parris Mary Pearson Tillie Petty Liesel Pickier Larry Pierce Pam Pitman Mike Plummer Jerry Poison Ronald Porter Sammy Powell Irene Price Jerry Price Steve Pruett Connie Quick Cathy Raborn As Christmas card chairman of her homeroom, Karen Overbeck checks out Christmas cards to classmate Tillie Petty. 156 Juniors Enthusiastic Junior Class Supports Junior-Senior Prom Bill Rackley LaVon Ramsey Henderson Reid Morris Reynolds Ginger Richardson Jimmy Rhom Debra Rhyne Christie Rimmer Terry Ritch Dean Robbins Jim Roberts Marsha Robinette Judy Rogers Ronald Roth Charles Rubright Tommy Russell Mike Rutledge Brenda Sadler Larry Sain Cathy Scarborough Dottie Schnibben Phil Schroeder Facelia Seay Jane Seay Shaw Sherry Cheri Sherrill Diane Sherrill Pam Sherrill Jackie Shipp Becky Shores Ellen Shouse Marsha Sigmon Becky Sills Steve Simpson Curtis Sloan Polly Sloan 157 Juniors English Department Prepares Juniors for Future Through John Small Debbie Smith Robert Smith Bobbie Snodgrass Cathy Springs Jerry Starkey Performing one of his duties as a junior Key Club member, Phil Schroeder raises the American flag each morning. Diane Stamey Betty Starnes Dale Starnes Doug Starnes Scott Stevenson Larry Stikeleather Ophelia Stinson Keith Stiwalt Danny Stogner Andy Suddreth Ken Summerlin Kay Summerville Peggy Suttle Debbie Swagger H. L. Talbert Calvin Tinker Terry Taylor Bobby Thompson Juniors Interesting Curriculum of Grammar, Literature, Vocabulary Debbie Thompson Ronnie Threatt Lucia Tompkins Ken Townsend Brenda Tucker Marie Tweed Steve Underwood Mark Van Malssen Butch Vance Brenda Walker Randy Walker Jack Watson Dale Watts Helena Webster Gail Wellman Terry Wells Wanda Wensil Mike Wesson Marsha White Pat Wilburn Diane Wilkinson Linda Williams Mary Williams Doug Wilson Sherian Wilson Zeb Wilson Dana Wingate Lorraine Winstead Vestal Wooten Cathy Wright Diane Young Eddie Young Steve Young Seniors The long-awaited day having finally arrived, seniors receive their rings and pay Mrs. Foster the remaining sum. After com pleting gymnastics, Barbara Murlot, foreign exchange student, relaxes while classmates finish activities. Displaying Spontaneous Spirit Class officers Lynn Mathis, vice-president; Linda Rothwell, secretary; Ray Sigmon, president; and Bobby Counts, treasurer, examine ideas of fellow classmen for a class flower, motto, and senior privileges. Seniors Led by cheerleader Debbie Lamb, members of the senior cheering section-B. Murlot, P. Blythe, L. Rothwell, C. Austin, S. Hyatt, and W. McNeill-vigorously cheer the Indians on to victory at Memorial Stadium. All Events, Seniors Faithfully Support School Activities Having risen to the twelfth rung on the ladder, the seniors realized that they had finally reached a long-anticipated goal. Senior rings, which arrived on September 15, climaxed the ex¬ citement and activity gene rated by the first two football games. Proud of their rank and their school, the seniors loudly yelled on SENIOR battle cry and loyally supported their teams in all sports events. Besides serving as school leaders, they retained the privilege of selecting Miss Tomahawk and Mr. and Miss West. They also chose a class motto and flower. Ordering calling cards and invitations on November 14, the seniors became aware that graduation loomed in the not- so-distant future. Frequent trips to the guidance office aided them in the selection of a college or vocation. The December college board examination provided another step in the prepar¬ ation for the years after high school. Displaying a warm smile and a friendly personality, Barbara Murlot, foreign exchange student from Niederuzwill, Switzer¬ land, walked into the students’ hearts from the moment of her arrival and earned a rightful place in the Senior Class. Climaxing the year was the Junior-Senior Prom at which the Junior Class honored the Class of 1968. At the gala ball held on May 4 at the Heart of Charlotte, the seniors danced to the music of Harry Deal and the Galaxies. On June 5, the seniors bade farewell to West Mecklenburg as they earned the title of “graduate.” With high hopes mingled with fears and joy mingled with sadness, the Class of 1968, after their tedious struggle for knowledge, ventured into the world well-prepared for the years ahead. Searching through college catalogues, Willene Husband and Beverly Hill explore the fields of college endeavor. 161 Carrying out one of the duties of the school spirit committee, chairman WiUiam McNeill enthusiastically sells a maroon and white shakie to senior Dickie Lesley before the beginning of homeroom period. Exchange Student Receives Welcome from Senior Class Jerome Abernathy Richard Abernathy Benny Aldridge Jonny Alexander Eddie Allen Brenda Alvis wr mmmmmmmam mii tu ■HmBHi Margaret Anderson Sharon Andress Anne Armstrong Mavis Armstrong Jean Arnold Candy Austin Jimmy Austin Shirley Austin Linda Auten Penny Bailey Barbara Baker Terry Ballard 162 Seniors Class of ’68 Salutes Jimmy Tevepaugh as Best Citizen Johnny Barrett Barry Bass Sylvia Batten Billy Baucom Brenda Baucom Sammy Baucom Johnny Beatty Tommy Beatty Terry Beck Lynn Benjamin Ernestine Bennett Deborah Berry Alan Biggers Keith Biggers Mike Biggers Kaye Bigham Mike Bingham Rhonda Bingham Barbara Black Connie Black Linda Black Princess Blythe Gary Bolt Elaine Bolynn June Booker Daniel Boone Doris Bowen Dismissed from school early because of bad weather. Mike Hood and Charles Burgin scrape ice off a windshield. milllHIIIIMIIIIIIIIIMMIIIIIIII. iifmifniiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiTfrmtrti ..... 1 Seniors Following Intense Anticipation, Bringing Overwhelming Joy, Steve Bowers Terry Brabenec Nancy Bracker Baxter Bridges Martha Bridges Gary Brigman Vikki Brooks Devon Brookshire Sandra Broome Everette Brown Gail Brown Judy Brown Mary Jane Brown Steve Brown Ellen Burchell Charles Burgin Reggie Caldwell Terri Campbell Joe Cannon Wilford Capps Vicki Cardwell Mitchell Carmichael Vickie Cashion Dona Caskey Henry Cathey Jimmy Chavis Faye Cherry Jimmy Cherry Kay Christenbury Seniors Excitement, Class Rings Arrive at Last on September 15 Pam Coates Joe Cochran Wayne Cochran Iris Coley Ken Collins Nancy Combs Bobby Counts Barry Cowan Elaine Cowan Thomas Cowans Ray Crank Linda Crump In enthusiastic preparation for the coming graduation, anxious seniors Steve Hedrick and Billy Judson select robes while Elva Faires and Diana Treadaway assist Becky Fagg as she tries on a robe for size. Seniors Selected by Senior Class, Linda Rothwell, Johnny Severs Betsy Crumpler Ernie Currie Tony Curtis Charles Davis Johnny Davis Willis Davis Alfred Deese Andrea Deese Ann DuBose Tommy Duncan Elaine Dunlap Pat Eaton Suzanne Eller Steven Ellis Angelia Epley Steve Eppley Sonny Ervin Presidential nominees Brookshire, Epley, Gaskin, and Severs — await skits before Student Council elections. Lynn Estep Becky Fagg Elva Faires Seniors Represent Students as Mr. and Miss West Mecklenburg Butch Ferrell Mike Fisher Shirley Floyd Becki Foard Thomas Fraylon Linda Frye Rhonda Gaddy Ray Gaskin Katherine Gay Danny Gilbert John Glynn Phyllis Godfrey Linda Goins Mike Gordon Joby Graham Larry D. Graham Larry L. Graham Pam Grant Vivian Hackett Barbara Hagler Butch Hagler Bobby Hamm Holly Hammond Robert Harrill 167 Seniors Senior Class Chooses Sigmon to Lead Group of Officers, Cheri Harrison Jim Heffner Bobby Helms Karen Helms Marsha Helms Randy Helms Ann Henderson Sandy Hendrix Beverly Herman Donald High Johnny High Beverly Hill Kathy Hipp Nikki Hoffman Molly Hoffner Mike Hood Barbara Hope Jerril Dean Hope Reminded of the important game by a sign, proud senior football players L. Graham, C. Justice, E. Allen, and R. Gaskin gather at the water fountain to discuss their significant victory over Harding. 4o do ■ Wf5T -4 Z 168 To Guide Class in Activities Eddie Home Alan Houghton Debbie Hovis Randy Howey Sheila Hudson Beverly Huffstickler Lucinda Huneycutt Willene Husband Stephania Hyatt Glee Club members Baucom, Townsend, and Guignard enjoy the action and suspense of the annual Shrine Bowl Game. Richard Isenhour Jeff Jackson Tony Jackson Maria Jarrell Trina Jetton Amy Johnson Marshall Johnson Duanne Jones Johnny Jones Esther Jordan Bill Judson Charlie Justice 169 Seniors Class of ’68 Selects Angelia Epley as Miss Tomahawk Jill Keistler Donna Kenley Ronnie Kennerly Martha Ker ns Debbie Kidd Betsy Killian Donna Killman Rick King Kathy Kiser Linda Kyaw Debbie Lamb Stan Lamb Eddie Lanier Melanie Lawing Dickie Lesley Ruth Leviner Kay Liner Leron Liner Jimmy Lockman Jack Louallen Ellen Lovas Judy Love Wayne Love Joyce Lunsford Kay Lutz Linda McArthur Vickie McCarter Brenda McClary Jenny McClure Shirlene McCullough 170 Ordering their treasured school rings, rising seniors, assisted by Junior and Senior Class officers, see ring and pin samples, obtain prices, and fill out neces¬ sary blanks before determining their ring sizes. Doug McDonald Kathy McKeon Sammy McKinzie William McNeill Sara Manning Sandra Martin Helen Mason Bart Massey Jerry Masters Ronald Masters Lynn Mathis Eddie Mattox Ronnie Maynor Janis Meacham Jorene Meacham Susan Meade Nathaniel Meeks Pat Mickel 171 Seniors Contemplating Graduation, Members of Senior Class Order Bill Miller Dio Miller Pam Million Crystal Mills Vicky Mintz Glenn Moore George Morris Gary Moses Marla Mulligan Pausing on their way to lunch are Tevepaugh, Severs, Cathey, Mathis, Sigmon Morehead Scholarship nominees. Linda Mullis Roger Mullis Barbara Murlot Joanna Nance Susan Nance Terry Nance Norma Nesbitt Bonnie Neville Patricia Newman Gary Nixon Suzanne Norris Randy Norton 172 Seniors Calling Cards, Invitations in November of Memorable Year Bill Null Paul Osborne Barbara Painter Jeff Paris Joey Parker Larry Parks Mike Payne Linda Payseur Wayne Pearson Sandra Penley Mitchell Perkins Cathy Peterson Wayne Petrea John Pettus Barbara Phillips Barbara Pinner Martha Plexico Lynne Poley M. Townsend, annual staff member, gives out long-awaited senior pic¬ tures to V. Ragan, S. Roberts, and M. Rhom. Sharon Pope Donald Porter Donna Powell Frances Powell Billy Price Tommy Primm Seniors Placing the finishing touches on a Christmas tree, senior English students Tommy Beatty and Jimmy Lockman help to instigate the Christmas spirit for all who enter the room of Miss Mahaffey, English IV teacher. Janet Query Valerie Ragan Susan Reavis Jimmy Reynolds Kathie Reynolds Mike RJiom Mary Ann Riggins Brenda Ritch Jerry Ritchie Jack Roberson Pam Roberts Sharon Roberts Daphyne Robinson Kenneth Rogers Norman Roland Linda Rothwell Freddie Sadler Kay Seagle Seniors Junior Class Gives Prom in May in Honor of Seniors Lana Seagle Johnny Severs Faith Sexton Butch Sheets Tiff Shelton Shelia Sherrill Ronald Shirlen Mike Shuford Steve Shull Eddie Sines Joyce Sloan Belinda Smith Carolyn Smith Charles Smith Jean Smith Donna Sides Ray Sigmon Reba Simpson Anticipating their approaching graduation, seniors order calling cards and invitations in the cafeteria lobby. Sandy Smith David Snypes Paul Sons To catch a glimpse of fast-approaching campus life, college-bound seniors explore numerous college catalogues. Anticipating College Entrance, Cynthia Starnes Eddie Starnes Elaine Stephenson Dawn Stowe Gloria Stubbs Mell Summerville Colette Summey Greg Tadlock Mamie Tate Beverly Taylor Sharon Tedford Jimmy Tevepaugh Gladys Thomas Chan Thompson Eddie Todd Julie Todd Marcia Townsend Diana Treadaway Judy s readway Johnny Tully David Turner Larry Turner Steve Vaughn Susan Walden Seniors Seniors Take December SAT, Prepare for Future Years Ray Wallace Beckie Ward Dorma Washam Jan Washburn Jimmy Washburn Judy Watkins Danny Watts David Webb Diane West Legrand Whaley Ardyth Whitaker Ronnie White After seeing a play, The Firebugs, Ann Henderson, comparative literature student, talks with a leading actor. Sandra Wiggins Cherri Wilcox Cheryl Wilkinson Carol Williams Buddy Winters Roberta Wolfe Frances Woodard Susan Young Jeanne Zimmerman Senior Directory Upperclassmen Receive Special Honors on Awards Day Jerome Milton Abernathy. Richard Fulton Abernathy Bus Driver 2, 3; F.F.A. 3, Vice-President 3. Benny Eusheila Aldridge VICA 4. Jonny Stephen Alexander F.F.A. 3, 4; Art Club 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country Captain 4. Norman Edmond Allen VICA 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity 3. 4. Junior Varsity 2; Track 2, 3. 4. Brenda Joyce Alvis Homeroom Officer 4 Girlie Margaret Anderson French Club 2; Glee Club 4. Sharon Sue Andress Commercial Club 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 2; Homeroom President 2; Home¬ room Officer 3. Robert Lee Archie Bible Club 4; F.F.A. 4; Science Club 4. Anne Cecile Armstrong Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Feature Editor 4; Fine Arts Club 3, 4. Vice-President 4; French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, Social Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Class Secretary 2: Junior Class Secretary 3; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Homecoming Court 3; Miss Tomahawk’s Court 2, 3. Mavis Cla Armstrong D.E. Club 4; F.H.A. 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Library Club 2. Sylvia .lean Arnold VICA 4. Jimmy Reid Austin D.E. Club 4: Football 3, Varsity 3. Shirley Ann Austin Fine Arts Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Vicki Lynn Austin Commercial Club 4, Vice-President 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4;G.A.A. 2, 3. Linda Auten. Penni Carol Bailey D.E. Club 4; Red Cross 2; Homeroom Officer 2. Barbara Louise Baker C.O.O. 4; I ine Arts Club 3; French Club 3. Charles Baker F.F.A. 3, Vice-President 3. Terry Wayne Ballard. John Robert Barrett Bus Driver 3, 4; F.F.A. 3, 4. Joseph Baird Bass Bus Driver 3. 4; Spanish Club 3; FTiotball 3, Varsity 3. Sylvia Sue Batten C.O.O. 4;G.A.A. 2, 3; Red Cross 3; Student Council 4; Homeroom President 4; Home¬ room Officer 2, 3. Brenda Kay Baucom Bible Club 3; Fine Arts Club 3; Spanish Club 2, 3. Lewis Stephen Baucom F.F.A. 3, 4; Glee Club 4; VICA 4. Samuel Harloe Baucom Shrine Bowl Chorus 4; Bible Club 4; Bus Driver 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4. William Howard Baucom Bus Driver 2, 3; VICA 4. John Smith Beatty French Club 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2 3 4, Thomas Calvin Beatty Key Club 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Youth Council 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Terry Allen Beck VICA 4 Mary Lynn Benjamin French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; I ■ I A. 3, 4: Glee Club 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, Secretary 4; Tomahawk I ditorial Staff 3, 4; Production Manager 4; Junior Marshal 3; Homeroom Officer 2. Mary Ernestine Bennett French Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, F T.A. 3. 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Clubs Editor 4. Deborah Lee Berry Bible Club 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A 3, 4; F.T.A 4. Glee Club 2, 3; Red Cross 4. Bobby Alan Biggers. Charles Keith Biggers French Club 3; Key Club 3; Football 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Michael Raphaels Biggers. Saundra Kaye Bigliam French Club 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2; F.T.A. 3, 4, Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 3; InterClub Council 4, Vice-President 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Curriculum Editor 4; Girls State 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Michael Lynn Bingham Key Club 3, 4; Science Club ' 4 Spanish Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, trsity 2; Tennis 2; Wrestling 2, 3 4 ' Co-Captain 1 sstling Team 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Rhonda Cheryl Bingham French Club 2. Barbara Ann Black Bible Club 3, 4, Devotions Chairman 3, President 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Devotions Chairman 3, 4; interClub Council 4; Quill and Scroll 3 4. Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Council 4; Tomahawk I ditorial Stafl 3, 4. Tomahawk Business Staff 3, 4, lanager 4; Youth Council 4; Creative Writing Award 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 4. Constance Lee Black Bus Driver 4; Campus Life 3, 4, Vice-President 3; French Club 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Red Cross 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4. Libby Jean Black. Linda Carol Black Bus Driver 3, 4; C.O.O. 4. Maryanita Gertrude Blythe G.A.A. 2; Spanish Club 3; Student Council 2; Tomahawk Business Staff 3; Sophomore Class Vice-President 2; Homeroom Presi¬ dent 2; Homeroom Officer 3; Homecoming Court 2. Gary Thomas Bolt Fine Arts Club 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4. Junior Varsity 2; Homeroom Officer 2. Larry Charles Bolton. Martha Elaine Bolynn Bible Club 4; French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; F.T.A. 4; Red Cross 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4. Beverly June Booker C.O.O. 4, Vice-President 4; Library Club 3. Thomas Daniel Boone Bible Club 4; Fine Arts Club 4 Doris Jeane Bowen Commercial Club 3; F.H.A. 3; VICA 4, Secretary 4. Robert Stephen Bowers Bus Driver 4; D.E. Club 3. Terry David Brabenec Latin Club 4; Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3. Nancy Elizabeth Bracker l ine Arts Club 4; Glee Club 2; Science Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 2, 3; Drama Club 2, 3. James Baxter Bridges French Club 2; F.F.A. 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Student Council 2, 3; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Football 2, 3, 4. Varsity 2. 3, 4; Homeroom President 2, 3. Martha Lynn Bridges Bible Club 4, Social Chairman 4; Fine Arts Club 3, 4; French Club 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Librarian 2, President 4; InterClub Council 4; Red Cross 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Gary Wayne Brigman Spanish Club 3; Basketball 2, 3, Junior Varsity 2, 3. Edyth Ventura Brooks Fine Arts Club 3. 4; Scholastic Art Award 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 4; Lettergirl 4. Gary Charles Brooks. Devon Lee Brookshire Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4, Varsity 4, Junior Varsity 3; Homeroom Officer 2. 3 Sandra Kay Broome C.O.O. 4. I verette Ernest Brown VICA 4; Wrestling 3. Gail Dean Brown G.A.A. 2, 3; Red Cross 2; Student Council 3; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer 2; Majorette 3, 4; Homecoming Court 4; Miss Tomahawk ' s Court 2, 3. Judy Ann Brown D.E. Club 4 Mary Jane Brown Commercial Club 4 Stephen Lynn Brown. Linda Ann Bryant Library Club 2; Red Cross 2 Jan Ellen Burchell Bible Club 4; French Club 3. 4 Robert Charles Burgin Library Club 3; VICA 4; I ootball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Tennis 3,4; Wrestling 3, 4; Best Sportsmanship Award of Optimist Club 4 Reginald Bernard Caldwell Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 4; Football 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4; Wrestling 3. Teresa Dianne Campbell Fine Arts Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. Joe Cecil Cannon Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; D.E. Club 3, 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; Glee Club 3. Wilford Elmo Capps Spanish Club 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Golf 2; Homeroom President 2. Vicki Thomas Cardwell Fine Arts Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Health Careers Club 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Mitchell Way Carmichael Track 3. Vickie Lynn Cashion Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Belk’s Teen Board 4; Cheerleader 3, 4, Head 4; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer 2 4, Dona Kaye Caskey Commercial Club 4; Red Cross 2 4. Celia Diane Cater F.H.A. 4; Key Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Belk ' s Teen Board 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Homecoming Court 3, 4; Miss Tomahawk’s Court 4. Henry Alexander Cathey Band 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; F.F.A. 2, Treasurer 2; Key Club 4; United States History Award 3. Jimmy Wayne Chavis Glee Club 2; VICA 4; Track 2; I.C.T. Club 4, President 4. Cynthia Faye Cherry D.E. Club 4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Latin Club 3; Secretary-Treasurer of Charlotte Mecklenburg D.E. Clubs of District III; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. James Edgar Cherry French Club 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Carolyn Kay Christenbury D.E. Club 4. Roger Glenn Christenbury. Charles Walker Clark Bus Driver 3, 4; F.F.A. 4; VICA 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Dennis James Clark Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Phyllis Dale Clark French Club 3; Science Club 3; Homeroom Officer 3. Karen Penelope Clarke F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, President 4; G.A.A. 2, 3,4, Vice-President 3; InterClub Council 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Latin Club 3, 4, Vice-President 3; National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Senior Class Editor 4, Youth Council 4; Junior Marshal 3; Junior Class Vice-President 3; Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Ernest Rudolph Clewis. Donald Ray Clinton Bus Driver 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Student Council 2; Baseball 4; Homeroom President 2. Pamela Ann Coates Fine Arts Club 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 3; Girls’ State 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3,4; Lettergirl 4 Joey Theodore Cochran D.E. Chib 4; F.F.A. 3, 4. Michael Gewayne Cochran D.E. Club 3, 4, Parlia¬ mentarian 4. Rodney Nelson Cochran Band 2. 4 Iris Lucille Coley Bus Driver 4; G.A.A. 3; Health Careers Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 4; CESP Committee Co-Chairman 4; Youth Council 4; Summer Exchange Student 3. Dan Kenneth Collins Art Club 4; D.E. Club 3; F.F.A. 4. Kenneth Ray Collins VICA 4. Reporter 4; I.C.T. Club 3, 4, Reporter 4. Nancy Ellen Combs D.E. Club 3,4, Associate Presi¬ dent 3, Vice-President 4; D.E. Sweetheart 4; Home¬ room Officer 2. Carl Edward Council F.F.A. 3. 4; Glee Club 3, 4; VICA 4. Robert Douglas Counts Key Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Tennis 3, 4; Wrestling 2; Boys’ State 3; Sophomore Class Treasurer 2; Junior Class Treasurer 3; Senior Class Treasurer 4; Homeroom President 2, 3, 4. Ala Elaine Cowan Bible Club 4; French Club 3. 4; F.H.A. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Club 3; Homeroom OTficer 4. Barry Keith Cowan Bus Driver 3. 4; F.F.A. 3; VICA 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Thomas Lee Cowans F.F.A. 3; Red Cross 3; VICA 4. Allen Ray Crank C.O.O. 4, Reporter 4; F.F.A. 3, Reporter 3; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Linda Ruth Crump Art Merit Certificate 2. 3. Betsy Ann Crumpler Commercial Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3,4. Ernest Wade Currie Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; VICA 4. Michael Anthony Curtis Bus Driver 2. 3. 4; VICA 4. Charles Calvin Davis Basketball 4, Varsity 4. Johnny Lee Davis VICA 4. Willis Davis. Jr. VICA 4. Alfred Franklin Deese Bus Driver 2, 3; Campus Life 4; l ine Arts Club 3. 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Wrestling 4. Andrea Gay Deese F ine Arts Club 3; F.H.A. 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Rose Ann DuBose. Thomas George Duncan. Vera Flaine Dunlap C.O.O. 3; Glee Club 2. Lloyd Patterson Eaton, Jr. VICA 4; Track 2, 3, 4. Timothy Alan Eaton Band 2, 3, 4; Fine Arts Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; InterClub Council 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Student Council 4; Football 4, Varsity 4; Golf 2, 3, 4. Kenneth Earl Edwards Bus Driver 3. 4. Brenda Suzanne Eller C.O.O. 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Glenn Steven Ellis VICA 4. Angelia Beth Epley F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; G.A.A. 2. 3, 4. President 4; InterClub Council 4, President 4; Latin Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Program Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Student Life Editor 4; Youth Council 4, Charlotte Youth Council Representative 4; D.A.R. Award 4; Wildacres Youth Conference 4; Junior Marshal 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Court 4; Miss Tomahawk 4. James Stephen Eppley Band 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Camera Club 3, 4, President 4; French Club 2, 3; InterClub Council 4; Student Council 4 William Alexander Ervin D.E. Club 4; Cross Country 3. Rebecca Gail Fagg Fine Arts 3; French Club 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Art Editor 4; Teen Council 3; Gold Key Award 2; Art Certificate of Merit 3; Governors School Nominee and Finalist 2, 3; Art 178 Senior Directory Club 4, Secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Chess Club 2, 3, Secretary 2, 3; Paragon Staff 2, 3, Art Editor 3 Doe- Wah-Jack Staff 3. Elva Ann Faires Bus Driver 3, 4; Red Cross 2; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Linda Louise Fallows. Antoinette Louise Faulkner D.E. Club 3, 4, Secretary 3; Homeroom Officer 3. Roy Harry Ferrell Bow and Arrow Staff 4. Mike Reid Fisher Bus Driver 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; VICA 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Shirley Corrine Floyd French Club 2; F.H.A. 2; Red Cross 2; Science Club 2; Student Council 2. Rebecca Joan Foard Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, News Editor 4; French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 3; Junior Marshal 3: Homeroom President 3; Majorette 3, 4. Mary Linda Frye Bus Driver 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. Rhonda Joyce Gaddy Art Club 4, Vice-President 4. Anthony Alvaro Garcia. Donald Ray Gaskin Spanish Club 3, Vice-President 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Sophomore Class President 2; Homeroom President 2, 3. Deborah Gastle Girls Chorus 2, 3. Katherine Pauline Gay. Webb Daniel Gilbert Science Club 2. John Charles Glynn Bible Club 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Glee Club 3. Phyllis Sue Godfrey C.O.O. 4. Linda Faye Goins C.O.O. 4, President 4; Student Council 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Gary Michael Gordon Cross Country 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. Johnnie Jay Graham Bus Driver 3, 4; Wrestling 2; Manager of Baseball Team 2. Larry Doby Graham. Larry Lee Graham Key Club 4; Red Cross 4; Science Club 4; Student Council 4; VICA 4, Treasurer 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Wrestling 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Officer 3. Pamela Joyce Grant Bible Club 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Club Editor 4, Photographer 4; Camera Club 4; Cafeteria Committee chairman Powell dec¬ orates cafeteria with valentines. Fine Arts Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Quill and Scroll 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Student Council 3; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer 4; Debate Team 4. Roger Coleman Green C.O.O. 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Spanish Club 3; Football 2, Varsity 2; Track 2, 3; Wrestling 2. Janet Marie Greene C.O.O. 4. Marilyn Sue Griffith Campus Life 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 4; Red Cross 4; Science Club 4. Kenneth Lee Grimes Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, Varsity 3, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2; Wrestling 2, 4; Homeroom Officer 3. Peggy Anne Guest. Charles Sanders Guignard Bible Club 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Camera Club 4; Fine Arts Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Student Council 4, Constitution Committee Chairman 4; Manager of Football Team 2, 4; Shrine Bowl Chorus 4; Debate Team 4. Peggy Lee Gwinn. Vivian Sue Hackett D.E. Club 4. Barbara Jean Hagler Fine Arts Club 2; F.H.A, 3; Glee Club 2, 3. Bunyan Martin Hagler Bus Driver 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Library Club 3; Red Cross 4; Science Club 2, 3; Golf 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Robert Lee Hamm. Nora Holly Hammond Fine Arts Club 4; F.T.A. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Homeroom President 3, 4; Crystalette 4. Robert Ervin Harrill Bow and Arrow Staff 3; VICA 4. Robert Harris. Sarah Lynn Harrison. Paul Jackson Hawfield VICA 4 Ruth Lee Heath F.H.A. 3; Library Club 4; Spanish Club 2 . Loretta Kay Heckman. Steven Carlson Hedrick. James Richard Heffner Bus Driver 3, 4; VICA 4. Secretary 4. Karen Lynn Helms Commercial Club 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Marsha Yvonne Helms F.F.A. 4, Secretary 4. Randy Dale Helms Robert Warren Helms VICA 4, Vice-President 4; Cross Country 2, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. Alice Ann Henderson Fine Arts Club 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; InterClub Council 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Home Eco¬ nomics Award 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Sandra Elaine Hendrix Bible Club 3, 4; I ine Arts Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; F.F.A. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Red Cross 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4. Beverly Anne Herman Fine Arts Club 3; French Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. Donald Zebulon High Latin Club 3, 4; Basketball 2,- Junior Varsity 2; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2; Golf 4. Johnny Edsel High VICA 4, Vice-President 4; Spanish Club 2. Beverly June Hill Bible Club 4, Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Health Careers Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; InterClub Council 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Student Council 4, House and Grounds Committee Chairman 4. Willa Kathleen Hipp French Club 2, 3; G.A.A. 2; Student Council 3; Tomahawk Business Staff 2, 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer. Nikki Louise Hoffman Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. Molly Jo Hoffner Commercial Club 4; InterClub Council 4; Library Club 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 4. Michael Edmund Hood Beta Club 2; Band 2; Bible Club 4; Campus Life 3; Key Club 4; Science Club 4; Hi-Y Club 2; Track 2; Manager of Basketball Team 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2; Debate Team 4. Barbara Pittman Hope F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Glee C lub 4; Student Council 3; Homeroom President 3. Jerril Dean Hope Glee Club 3, 4; Library Club 4 Charles Edward Horne Bus Driver 4; French Club 3. Henry Alan Houghton F.F.A. 4; VICA 4. Deborah Baker Hovis C.O.O. 4. Randolph Edward Howey. Sheila Jane Hudson C.O.O. 4; G.A.A. 2. Beverly Ann Huffstickler Fine Arts Club 3; G.A.A. 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Red Cross 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Lucinda Ann Huneycutt Commercial Club 4, Reporter 4; F.H.A. 3. 4; G.A.A. 3. Clara Willene Husband Art Club 4, Treasurer 4; French Club 2, 3; Student Council 4, Social Committee Chairman 4: Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Officer 2 . Stephania Diane Hyatt Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4; French Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; F.H.A. 3, 4, President 4; F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4. Health Careers Club 3, 4; InterClub Council 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Red Cross 3, 4, Secretary 4; Science Club 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Staff, Assistant Business Manager 3. Richard Alvin Isenhour D.E. Club 3, 4; I F.A. 4. Jeffrey Wade Jackson Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 4, Junior Varsity 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 4. Tony Lamar Jackson Bible Club 3; Campus Life 2; Latin Club 3; Wrestling 2. Bertie Maria Jarrell Fine Arts Club 4; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 2; lli-Steps 2. Trina Ann Jetton Commercial Club 4, President 4; InterClub Council 4; Library Club 3; Student Council 4. Amaryllis Christine Johnson F.H.A. 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Red Cross 4; Monogram Club 2, 3. Helen Irene Johnson Bus Driver 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A 2, 3. Marshall Wain Johnson F.F.A. 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Manager of Tennis Team 2. Charlotte Duanne Jones Camera Club 4; Commercial Club 4. John Edgar Jones D.E. Club 4, Historian 4; F.F.A. 3. Esther Ray Jordan Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Exchange and Typist Editor 4; Fine Arts Club 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Red Cross 4. William Allen Judson Basketball 2, 3, Varsity 3, Junior Varsity 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Charles David Justice Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2, News All-County Honorable Mention f ootball Team 3, 4, Observer All-County Honorable Mention f oot¬ ball Team 3, 4; News All-County Honorable Mention Baseball Team 3, Observer All-County Honorable Mention Baseball Team 3. Jill Joette Keistler Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Donna Lynn Kenley Bible Club 4: Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Advertising Manager 4, Art Editor 4; french Club 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scr oll 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Debate Team 4; Majorette 3, 4. Ronnie Dale Kennedy D.E. Club 4; Baseball 4. Martha Ann Kerns french Club 3, 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Science Club 3; Student Council 4, Hospitality Committee Chairman 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Deborah Hope Kidd C.O.O. 4; Homeroom Officer 2. Elizabeth Ann Killian Bow and Arrow Staff 4, Typist 4; F.T.A. 3, 4, Historian 4; G.A.A. 2; InterClub Council 4; Latin Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Council 2, 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Youth Council 4; Homeroom President 2. Donna Marie Killman C.O.O. 4; Fine Arts Club 3; French Club 3; F.T.A. 3; Glee Club 2, 3. Jack Thomas King Bus Driver 4 Richard Carlton King. Kathy Anne Melton Kiser Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Linda Diane Kyaw Commercial Club 4; French Club 3; Science Club 3; Tomahawk Business Staff 3. Deborah Sue Lamb French Club 2; F.H.A. 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. Stanard Coleman Lamb. Jr. Bus Driver 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2. Edward Gene Lanier Spanish Club 3; Basketball 2, Junior Varsity 2. Melanie Ridout Lawing G.A.A. 2; Homeroom Officer 3, 4; Crystalette 3, 4. Richard Arnold Lesley Bible Club 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Campus Life 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Basketball 3, Junior Varsity 3; Golf 2, 3, 4. Ruth Ann Leviner D.E. Club 4. Herchel LeRon Liner. Kay Frances Martin Liner Commercial Club 4; Fine Arts Club 4; G.A.A. 2; Homeroom Officer 2. James Charles Lockman Camera Club 3, 4, Vice- President 4; Key Club 3, 4, Sergeant of Arms 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Vice-President 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Picture Editor 4; Youth Council 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Jack Neece Louallen Art Club 4. Ellen Gail Lovas Art Club 4, President 4; Fine Arts Club 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; InterClub Council 4; Student Council 4; Art Award 3. David Wayne Love Spanish Club 4. Judy Ann Love D.E. Club 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 4. Joyce Aletta Lunsford C.O.O. 4; Latin Club 2; Red Cross 2; Science Club 2. 179 Seniors impatiently anticipate mixed emotions of approaching graduation. Mara Kay Lutz Fine Arts Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Red Cross 4; Student Council 3; Homeroom President 3; Lettergirl 3. Linda Helen McArthur Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; F.F.A. 4, Vice-President 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Health Careers Club 3; InterClub Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, Vice- President 4; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Student Council 4; Junior Marshal 3. Vickie Lynn McCarter. Brenda McClary Band 2, 3. Jenny Lou McClure Red Cross 4. James Kenneth McCullen Football 2. Thomas Earl McCullen Bus Driver 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Cross Country 3; Wrestling 3. Shirlene McCullough. Clyde Douglas McDonald D.E. Club 4; Wrestling 2. Kathryn Joan McKeon French Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; F.H.A. 2; InterClub Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 4, C.E.S.P. Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Administration Editor 4; Girls’ State 3, Attorney General 3; Junior Marshal 3; Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Officer 3; Lettergirl 3, 4, Head 3, 4 Samuel Robert McKinzie Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; VICA 4, Class Treasurer 4. William Todd McNeill Bus Driver 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Campus Life 4; Key Club 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 4, School Spirit Committee Chairman 4 Sarah Allen Manning Band 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; French Club 3, 4; G.A.A. 2. John David Marion Spanish Club 2, 3. Sandra Denee Martin Commercial Club 4; G.A.A. 3, 4. Eunice Helen Mason Bible Club 3. Bart Terrell Massey D.E. Club 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3. Jerry Douglas Masters. Ronald George Masters VICA 4, President 4. Lynn Edward Mathis Key Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity 4, Junior Varsity 2, 3; Tennis 3; Senior Class Vice-President 4; Homeroom President 2, 3, 4. Eddie Lamar Mattox D.E. Club 3; VICA 4; Track 2 Ronald Wayne Maynor F.F.A. 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 2; VICA 4, Secretary 4; Basketball 2, Junior Varsity 2; Homeroom President 2. Donna Jorene Meacham French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Red Cross 4; Athletic Award 2; Lettergirl 3, 4. Janis Louise Meacham Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Circulation Manager 4; French Club 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Susan Carol Meade Bible Club 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Red Cross 4. Patricia Ann Medlin. Weldon Nathaniel Meeks Band 2, 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Wrestling 2; Homeroom Officer 2. Patricia Elizabeth Mickel Bible Club 3, 4; Fine Arts Club 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Dio Cleten Miller. William Grady Miller Spanish Club 3, 4. Pamela Gail Million Homeroom Officer 3, 4. Crystal Darlene Mills D.E. Club 4, Treasurer 4. Vicky Enita Mintz Camera Club 4; D.E. Club 4; F. H.A. 2, 3. David Glenn Moore Bus Driver 3, 4; D.E. Club 3, 4, Promotions Manager 4; French Club 4. George Edward Morris D.E. Club 3, 4; Baseball 2; Football 2; Track 2; Wrestling 2. Gary Dean Moses VICA 4. Marla Jane Mulligan Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Linda Gayle Mullis Glee Club 3; Library Club 4. Roger Warren Mullis Spanish Club 3; VICA 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Barbara Murlot French Club 4; Latin Club 4; Red Cross 4; Student Council 4. Joanna Van Nance Library Club 4, Treasurer 4; Science Club 3; Homeroom Officer 4. Susan Patricia Nance Commercial Club 4; F.F.A. 4; G. A.A. 2; Health Careers Club 3; Latin Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 3. Terry Lee Nance Latin Club 3, 4; VICA 4. Norma Jean Nesbitt Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Red Cross 2; Student Council 2. Bonita Ann Neville Library Club 3, 4, Secretary 4. Patricia Ann Newman. Gary Edwin Nixon Bus Driver 3, 4; Fine Arts Club 4; F.FA. 4; Football 3, Varsity 3; Track 2, 3. Suzanne Elaine Norris Bible Club 3; Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 2. Randall Legar Norton Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; D.E. Club 4. William Preston Null. Paul Henry Osborne Band 2, 3, 4. Barbara Jean Painter F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 2; Spanish Club 3, 4. Jeffrey Allen Paris Art Club 4 Joseph Walter Parker Bible Club 4; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; VICA 4. Larry Eugene Parks F.F.A. 4 Michael Dale Payne Key Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2. Linda Carol Payseur Bible Club 4, Vice-President 4; Campus Life 4; French Club 2, 3; InterClub Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Class Clubs Editor 4; Youth Council 4; Junior Marshal 3;Cheerleader 2, 4; Homeroom Presi¬ dent 4; Homeroom Officer 3; Lettergirl 3. Charles Wayne Pearson Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Photographer 4, Sports Editor 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Sandra Starnes Penley Band 3; G.A.A. 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4; Lettergirl 3. Mitchell Ira Perkins Student Council 3; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Homeroom President 3. Mary Catherine Peterson Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Girls Sports Editor 4; F.H.A. 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Red Cross 4. Wayne Bost Petrea tsibte Llub 3; Red Cross 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Homeroom Officer 2. John Sylvester Pettus D.E. Club 4. Bessie Mae Phillips. Ronald Joe Phillips. Barbara Joyce Pinner Camera Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Library Club 4; Art Club 4. Martha Jean Plexico Commercial Club 4. Sharon June Pope C.O.O. 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. Donald Gene Porter VICA 4; Homeroom Officer 2. Donna Elizabeth Powell F.H.A. 3, 4. Sarah Frances Powell Campus Life 3, 4; Fine Arts Club 3; French Club 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Science Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 4, Cafeteria Committee Chairman 4; Best Actress Award 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Jimmy Lynn Pressley Bus Driver 3, 4; VICA 4. Billy Ray Price Bus Driver 3, 4; Student Council 2; VICA 4; Homeroom President 2. Thomas Lawrence Primm Spanish Club 3,4; Tennis 3, 4. Charles Lawson Prouty. Frances Janet Query Bible Club 3, 4; Art Club 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Fine Arts Club 4. Valerie Jean Ragan F.H.A. 3; Merit Art Award 2. Calvin Rankin Band 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Varsity 4. Susan Carole Reavis Science Club 3; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Homeroom President 4; Crystale,tte 4. James Lewis Reynolds Track 2, 3, 4; Manager of Cross Country Team 3, 4; Homeroom President 2. Katherine Virginia Reynolds D.E. Club 4, Editor 4; French Club 3; G.A.A. 3; Latin Club 2; Student Council 2; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Latin Award 2; Homeroom President 2; Homeroom Officer 3. Michael Dennis Rhom. Mary Ann Riggins C.O.O. 4. Jerry Carrol Ritchie French Club 2, 4. Andrew Jackson Roberson Bus Driver 3, 4; VICA 4. Margaret Sharon Roberts Commercial Club 4; French Club 2; F.T.A. 2; Science Club 3. Pamela Renee Roberts Commercial Club 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Leslie Daphyne Robinson Fine Arts Club 3; F.H.A. 2; F. T.A. 3; Library Club 3; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Kenneth Robert Rogers D.E. Club 3, 4 Norman Lee Roland Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, Varsity 3, Junior Varsity 2; Golf 3; Homeroom Officer 2. Linda Ann Rothwell Latin Club 3, 4; Red Cross Club 3; Science Club 3, Secretary 3; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 3, 4, Secretary 4; Summer Exchange Student 3; Queen Carrousel 4; Miss West High 4; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer 2; Car¬ rousel Princess 4; Homecoming Court 4; Miss Tomahawk ' s Court 4; Junior Class President 3; Senior Class Secretary 4. Lany Elmer Rubright VICA 4. Freddie Mae Sadler D.E. Club 4; Library Club 4. Preston Laveme Scott D.E. Club 4; F.F.A. 2, 3; Football 2, Varsity 2; Homeroom President 2, 3. Harriet Kay Seagle F.F.A. 4; Health Careers Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Homeroom Officer 2. Lana Kay Seagle C.O.O. 4; French Club 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Red Cross 4. John Melville Severs Bow and Arrow Staff 4; InterClub Council 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Student Council 2, 4, President 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Football 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Observer AU-County Football 4, News AU-County FootbaU 4; Shrine Bowl 4; Observer AU-County BasebaU 3; Best Citizen 2, 3; Mr. West High 4; Homeroom President 2. Faith Royal Sexton Bible Club 4; Glee Club 4; Homeroom Officer 4; Lettergirl 4. Wesley Cecil Sheets Commercial Club 3; F.F.A. 3; VICA 4; BasketbaU 2, 3, Junior Varsity 2, 3. Thomas Clifton Shelton Band 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3,4: Wrestling 2. Shelia Marie Sherrill French Club 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; G. A.A. 2, 3; Student CouncU 4; C.E.S.P. Committee Co-Chairman 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Crystalette 3, 4, Head 3, 4. Ronald Albert Shirlen Bus Driver 3, 4; Manager of BasketbaU Team 3. Michael Stephen Shuford Latin Club 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3. Robert Steven Shull Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; VICA 4. Donna Jean Sides Commercial Club 4; French Club 2. Christopher Ray Sigmon Camera Club 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; QuiU and ScroU 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Student CouncU 4, Devotion’s Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Junior Class Editor 4; Tennis 2; WUdacres Youth Conference 3; Senior Class President 4; Homeroom Officer 4. Reba Clydine Simpson Bible Club 4; Campus Life 4; French Club 3; F.T.A. 3. Red Cross 4. Edwin Nolan Sines Bus Driver 3, 4; F.F.A. 4. Joyce Alene Sloan French Club 2; Lettergirl 3. June 5 Becomes Barbara Jean Smith Commercial Club 4; Fine Arts Club 3; F.H.A. 4; Homeroom Officer 3. Belinda Esther Smith Fine Arts Club 2; French Club 2. 3; F.H.A. 2, 3; F.T.A. 2, 3. Carolyn Sue Smith C.O.O. 4. Charles Everett Smith Bus Driver 3; D.E. Club 4; Glee Club 3. Sandra Lorraine Smith C.O.O. 4; Homeroom Officer 3. David Barry Snypes C.O.O. 4; French Club 2; V1CA 4. Paul Lester Sons C.O.O. 4; F.F.A. 2; Glee Club 3. Cynthia Cheryl Starnes D.E. Club 4. Elaine Faye Stephenson Fine Arts Club 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Secretary 4; French Club 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Homeroom Officer 3, 4; Debate Team 4. Betty Lee Boothe Stevenson Band 2; D.E. Club 4. Odell Stinson. Nellie Dawn Stowe Bible Club 3; Commercial Club 4; Fine Arts Club 3; Spanish Club 2. Gloria Jean Stubbs D.E. Club 3, Editor 3. Mell Franklin Summerville Bus Driver 3, 4; F.F.A. 4. Myra Colette Summey Commercial Club 4; Glee Club 4. Ralph Herbert Suttle Bus Driver 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Track 4. Steven Edward Suttle Bus Driver 2; VICA 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Gregory Ernest Tadlock Bow and Arrow Staff 3; Bus Drivers 2, 3, 4; Fine Arts Club 2, 3, 4;Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; VICA 4. Mamie Lee Tate. Beverly Ann Taylor Red Cross 3; Art Merit Certificate 2 . Sharon Deane Tedford Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4;G.A.A. 3; Homeroom officer 3. James Alton Tevepaugh Campus Life 4; InterClub Council 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Club, Vice-President 3, President 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Youth Council 4; Cross Country 3; Best Citizen 4; Junior Marshal 3; National Merit Finalist 4; Homeroom President 2, 3, 4. Climax of Year as Keith Chandler Thompson Band 2; Bible Club 3; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4. Walter Glenn Thompson. George Edwin Todd F.F.A. 3, 4; VICA 4. Julie Ann Todd Art Club 4. Joseph Henry Tompkins. Marcia Anne Townsend Fine Arts Club 3, Publicity Chairman 3; French Club 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; InterClub Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Youth Council 4; Wildacres Youth Conference 3; Junior Marshal 3; DAR American History Award 3; Shrine Bowl Chorus 4 Diana Lee Treadaway Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 4 Judy Ann Treadway D.E. Club 4; Fine Arts Club 3; Glee Club 3. John Martin Tully Bus Driver 3, 4; InterClub Council 4; Student Council 4; VICA 4, President 4. Larry Wayne Turner Glee Club 2; Youth Council 4. William David Turner Key Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Sports Editor 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 2, Junior Varsity 2; Football 4, Varsity 4; Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Steven Wesley Vaughn Library Club 4, Vice-President 4; Spansih Club 2, 3; Student Council 3; Football 2, 3. 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer 2. Susan Faye Walden Commercial Club 4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 4. Baxter Ray Wallace Bus Driver 2; VICA 4. Rebecca Ann Ward Commercial Club 4; Fine Arts Club 4; French Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; G.A.A. 2; Health Careers Club 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 4; Red Cross 3, 4, Historian 4. Dorma Gayle Washam French Club 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4. .lanelle Washburn. Jimmy Dykes Washburn Bus Driver 3; VICA 4. Judith Gaye Watkins Bible Club 4; Campus Life 3, 4, Senior Directory Seniors Graduate President 4; Commercial Club 4; Fine Arts Club 4; French Club 2; Glee Club 3; InterClub Council 4; Student Council 4. Danny Watts. David Lee Webb Bus Driver 3; VICA 4. Letha Diane West C.O.O. 4. Austin Legrand Whaley Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Ardyth Marie Whitaker D.E. Club 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; InterClub Council 4; Student Council 4. Ronald Leon White VICA 4. Sandra Lewis Wiggins. Cheryl Dianne Wilcox Homeroom Officer 3; Glee Club 2, 4. Cheryl Lynn Wilkinson Bible Club 3. 4, Secretary 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Red Cross 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Mascot 4. Cornelia Carol Williams Campus Life 4; Fine Arts Club 3, 4, President 4; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; InterClub Council 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Science Club 2; Student Council 4, Publicity Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Soph¬ omore Class Editor 4; Homeroom Officer 3, 4. Winford Roland Winters Art Club 4; VICA 4; Football 2, 3, 4. Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 3,4. Roberta Mae Wolfe Red Cross 3. 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Frances Marie Woodard Fine Arts Club 3; French Club 2, 3; Crystalette 4. Donna Susan Young Bible Club 4, Devotions Chair¬ man 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4; French Club 3, 4; InterClub Council 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Science Club 3; Student Council 4; Junior Marshall 3; Homeroom Officer 4; Youth Advisory Board 4. Jeanne Lorraine Zimmerman Fine Arts Club 3, 4, Secretary 3; French Club 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Homeroom Officer 3,4 A senior’s goal, graduation, is joyous climax of three years at West. u :wi Imagination is Advertisements. Advertisements is money . . . businesses . . . Shoney’s . . . salesmanship . . . employment . . . public interest Angelica Epley, Charlotte’s Miss Junior Achievement, Places ‘LOVE LACE 5 ri ' ebel Now your Nebel Nylons have accents of glamorous lace and sparkling color stripes. Patented knit for ankle-hugging trimness. Toe-to-top proportioned fit. Twelve fashion-right shades from sun¬ tans to jet blacks in seamless mesh or seamless plain. 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You might find a job with a future waiting for you at Southern Bell. Why not give us a call? SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH CO. THE LITTLE PEOPLE ' S SCHOOL Day Nursery Kindergarten Member of Mecklenburg Kindergarten Assn. 3 4 yr. olds — 3 days per week 5 yr. olds — 5 days per week An activity dedicated to teaching, training, and all-round development of young children. MRS. C. E. BLYTHE Director Tuckaseegee Road Rt. 5, Box 820 392-1642 Compliments of DAIRY QUEEN 186 Reigns as North Carolina’s 1968 Miss American Legion GORDON ' S CLEANERS 2517 Westerly Hills Drive Phone — 399-701 3 A Satisfied Customer is Our First Consideration WHITE PLUMBING COMPANY Charlotte, N. C. 1921 Remount Rd. 375-8962 Owner, Harry T White YOUR PET ' S COMFORT IS OUR CONCERN HORKY’S Inn CHARLOTTE, N. C. ELIZABETH HORKY 399-6787 Majorette Diane Cater displays the poise and gracefulness that made her Miss American Legion of North Carolina. 187 Booster Page Enables Students to Support Tomahawk 1968 Tomahawk Photography by BRUMFIELD STUDIOS 325 East Boulevard Specialists In Fine Portraiture Weddings — Receptions — Commercial James C. Brumfield — Betty S. Brumfield Phone ED 4-7415 Charlotte, N. C. 188 Booster Page Coach Walker ' s Homeroom Donald and Susie Oakdale W. A s Molly and Eddie RM A R W Oakdale W. A s Karen Clarke Red Cross Council Ellen Burchell Chas. and Bev. Gwen and Joe Sandy and Ricky Angelia Epley Ken and Becky Pam and Jerry Sybil and Danny Diane and Don Terry Redfern The Lettergirls Elaine Ross Alfie and Jean Renee Prim Jim Heffner Robbie Wylie Robert- Harrill J. V. Cheerleaders Guty and Prox Mike Hood Kay Seagle Marshall Johnson Dale and Lana Kathy Newman Butch and Bonnie Russell and Irene Mike Shuford Kathie Melanie and Butch Lowing Tiff Shelton Mike Rhom Dan P. from Shuffle-T Brenda Buddy Gulledge Johnny and Linda Diane Dennis Spanish II Class Johnny and Susan Goins Sharon and Johnny Larry and Elaine Mike Payne Linda Payseur Gary Lane Barbara Black Diane Bud Cheryl Wilkinson Campus Life Club Carol Williams Bethany and Buddy Tiffany and Butch Kathy and Larry Bill Gupton Diane and Steve Perry Hager Joel and Karen The Crystalettes Thelma Morrison Steve M. and Debbie B. Keith and Tillie McClure Circle Termites David and Terri 189 Students Serve Devotedly on Numerous Committees, Boards, Carolina ' s Largest Dealer Opposite the Courthouse Chevrolet Headquarters Since 1925 190 Panels Sponsored by Community Businesses, Organizations Teen Board member Vicki Cashion is one southern belle on Belk ' s Carrousel float, entitled Gone with the Wind. 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Senior quarterback John Severs exhibits the skill that won him a position on the North Carolina Shrine Bowl Team. 193 During High School Years College-Bound Students Benefit GALA FABRICS, INC. 1 127 East Morehead Street Suite No. 106 Charlotte, North Carolina Phone 376-6935 Manufacturers of Draperies and Bedroom Ensembles Drapery Hardware Motel Contract Furnishing Charlotte, North Carolina 333-1310 Complete Furnishings Carpet and Accessories President and Owner GRAHAM ARMSTRONG 194 from Scholastic Aptitude, Scholarship Qualifying Tests Phone 399-6386 Compliments of G. B. TRAILER REPAIR CO. Repairs To All Makes Of Trailers Old Highway 16 West Route 6, Box 813 Charlotte, N. C. M. T. Gardner M. T. Gardner, Jr. Keith R. Gardner CHARLOTTE For Over 72 Years .... Your Home of Better Values 195 Following Athletic Events, Dances, Meetings, Indians Flock MOODY ' S SHELL SERVICENTER 1-85 Mulberry Road Clean Facilities Dependable Service Including— Complete Tune-up Minor Repairs Complete Brake Adjustment Road Service — See Bob Moody -— Phone 392-6626 Service is his business Eddie Brinkley, Rocky Beatty, and Paul Kitchens visit Shoney ' s Restaurant in search of fellow Indians with whom they can celebrate the outcome of the final football game, a victory over Myers Park. Congratulations to the Class of 1968 THE LITTLE SUPER MARKET HOWARD COUNTS Between the Moore ' s Park Entrances A. G. FOOD STORE 6330 Wilkinson Boulevard 231 Bradford Drive Phone 399-0739 196 Drive-ins to Meet Schoolmates, to Commemorate Events ELDERS CLEANERS No Extra Charge For Pleats Phone 392-4341 435 Bradford Drive Charlotte, N. C. 197 Outside Classroom, Students Use Time to Participate in WHOLESALE ASSOCIATES INC. 130 Carothers Street P. 0. Box 8352 Freedom Station Phone 392-5451 Charlotte, N. C. Hundreds of domestic and import items. National brands such as: Mirro-Matic, Proctor-Silex, Rival, Gruen Watches, Superior, Magic-Maid, and many others. Catering to all types of retail and wholesale accounts. Doyle G. Lakey Tom Keener CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 1968 FROM GODLEY CONSTRUCTION CO. 4829 Belhaven Blvd. 399-9756 W. M. HARTIS PLUMBING CO. Mt. Holly—Huntersville Highway Charlotte, N. C. 392-7723 198 Activities Which Bring Honor, Respect, Dignity to School Seniors Lynn Benjamin and Frances Powell are among the belles on Rowan Dairy ' s float, Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary. 100% Human Hair Wiglets $ 6.95 Wigs $29.95 Falls $39.95 Approximately 60 different shades available — also frosted WIG AND GROOMING PRODUCTS SALES 1530 West Blvd. 333-1633 Westover Shopping Center 3 blocks off Wilkinson Blvd. on Remount Road McCLURE LUMBER COMPANY 6000 Mt. Holly Road Charlotte, N. C. LARGEST INVENTORY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE FROM THE TREE TO THE KEY Ask Your Neighbor 199 Industrious Junior Class Transfigures White House Inn’s CHENY ' S ESSO SERVICE 125 E. Charlotte Ave. Mt. Holly, N. C. 827-9151 NEWBERG ' S MEN SHOP 115 W. Trade Street Phone 333-1793 Home of Mr. Hi Style Compliments of ARTS ENGRAVING CO. INC. 3136 May Street Charlotte, N. C. 523-5115 MT. HOLLY TIRE APPLIANCE CO. G. E Appliances— Kelly-Springfield Tires 118 S. Main St. 827-5052 Meet your friends at DEEDY ' S CLOTH STORE CHARLIE ' S DRUG SUNDRIES 125 West Central Phone — 827-5281 Mt. Holly, N. C. Mt. Holly, N. C. 827-2211 — 827-9152 Shop WESTSIDE ELECTRIC RADIATOR GRIER DRY CLEANING CO. SERVICE Starters and Generators 121 W. Central Ave. Repaired and Exchanged Congratulations to the 2906 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Charlotte, N. C. Class of 1968 392-2971 200 Ballroom into ‘Halls of Ivy for 1967 Junior-Senior Prom KEENER ' S GULF Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Charlotte, N. C. Phone — 399-9171 JIM BARNES ' ESSO SERVICE A Complete One-Stop Service Corner Rozzell ' s Ferry Oakdale Rds. 5230 Rozzell ' s Ferry Rd. 399-9152 HARRY T. ALTMAN CO. P.O. Box 8031 Charlotte, N. C. 28208 Phone —399-8962 GODLEY AUCTION CO. Farm Machinery—Land and Cattle Auctions We will sell anywhere Phone 399-9756 Charlotte, N. C. White House Inn ' s ballroom is scene of the 1967 Junior-Senior attended by David Turner, Linda Payseur, Dona Kenley, Mike Payne, Lynn Mathis, Princess Blythe, Johnny Severs, and Linda Rothwell. OAKDALE SUPERETTE 1055 Oakdale Road Phone — 392-4337 Proprietor: C. A. Duce Todd HIPP ' S GENERAL STORE 3606 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Phone 399-5221 201 Princess Linda Rothwell, Representing Indians in Annual W. A. BUENING CO., INC. THOMASBORO HARDWARE Engravers of Fine Stationery COMPANY Wedding and Graduation Invitations Corner of Remount Road and 3713 Freedom Drive Dunavant Street Charlotte, N. C. 28208 Phone 399-9921 Charlotte, N. C. V VISIT HARRY ' S BARBER SHOP Adjoining Howard Count ' s Grocery Harry Mullis Chocks Mullis CHARLOTTE GAS METER REPAIR CO. 4911 Rozzells Ferry Road Charlotte, N. C. 28208 P. J. Alley BEECHWOOD BEAUTY WIG TUCKER ' S SALON AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Wig Services Quality Workmanship Competitive Your West Side Salon Prices Stylists: Nora Hammond 6201 Bellhaven Boulevard Mary Correll Charlotte, N. C. 399-0063 439 Bradford Drive 399-9276 Earl (Jack) Tucker ALEX ' S AUTO PARTS, INC. MAXINE ' S BEAUTY SALON Vernons Alexander, President Maxine W. James owner-stylist 3109 Freedom Dr. Telephone 392-1422 Charlotte, N. C. 28208 Phone (704) 392-6171 3127 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte, N. C. 28208 202 Carrousel Parade, to Reign as Queen Carrousel XXII Linda Rothwell, Princess West Mecklenburg, exhibits the radiance that won her the title, 1968 Carrousel Queen. PAT ' S SUNOCO 1-85 N. C. 16 Charlotte, N. C. Phone 399-9317 McCLURE ' S ESSO SERVICE New Highway 16 399-9329 EATON HARDWARE SUPPLY CO. 601 Bradford Drive Charlotte, N. C. 28208 203 Karen Clarke, Lynn Benjamin, Linda McArthur Serve on ALTEE ' S TROPICAL AQUARIUM Carolina ' s Largest Dealer In Tropical Fish Congratulations To The Faculty and Students Of West Mecklenburg High School 1968 KIMBRELL ' S METAL BUILDING ASSOCIATES, of Mount Holly, N. C. INC. Dependable Furniture For The Carolinas 5400 Rozzells Ferry Road 392-0113 104-06 N. Main Street Mt. Holly, N. C. Star Pre-Engineered Building Compliments of STATE BANK f . trust co. n Dallas - Bessemer City And Mt. Holly, N. C. Member Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. Best Wishes To Graduating Class 1968 I B M MACHINE CAREER OPENINGS □ NO f O o □ □ □ qOODDQOOODQDQ 5 ? DATA PROCESSING CHARLOnE BUSINESS COLLEGE 204 Observer’s Youth Panel, Discuss Today’s Generation Gap Senior publications editors Linda McArthur, Karen Clarke, and Lynn Benjamin view a newspaper article in the Charlotte Observer and read the comments they made during a discussion sponsored by the newspaper. Phone 399-0004 ELIZABETH SALON of BEAUTY 215 N. Hoskins Road HAZEL KELLER Specialize in Frosting and Hair Coloring COSMETIC EXCLUSIVES Elizabeth Keistler P. 0. Box 8044 Charlotte, N. C. Ruth Williams Dot Atkinson Congratulations to Class of ' 68 It Pays To Look Well VISIT From CAMP GREENE BARBER SHOP A 1536 Camp Greene Street Charlotte, N. C. FRIEND Joe T. Rush, Tommy James, and Earl Rush 205 Regional Colleges, Universities Award Numerous Athletic, Congratulations to C. W. KIRKLAND PLASTERING CO. the Plastering Contractors Class of 1968 Telephone 332-1132 K-MART P. 0. Box 331 1 Charlotte, N. C. 28208 MOORE ' S PAUL DERR Sewing Machines • Furniture • And Appliances Brand Name Apparel Developers of Moore ' s Park No. 1-2-3 Marshall Acres For All the Family Save More and Let Moore Build You A Home Mount Holly, North Carolina 404 E. Trade St. Phone 334-4805 Home Phone 399-1155 Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Seniors of 1968 of WEST MECKLENBURG And to Those Who Shared Their Knowledge With Our Youth We Say Thank You HORNE ELECTRIC CO. EX 9-1372 206 Academic Scholarships to Qualified Senior Class Members TRANSPORT REFRIGERATOR COMPANY Transicold Distributors Old Cannon Airport Andrew T. Bolynn Phone 392-1043 BARBEQUE KING Curb Service Home of Old Fashion Hickory Smoked Barbeque METAL BUILDING ASSOCIATES, INC. 5400 Rozzells Ferry Road Phone 392-0113 Star Pre-Engineered Building FAUL CRYMES, INC. Sporting Goods Downtown - 409 South Tryon St. Freedom Village - In Collin ' s Dept. Store 207 Advertisements of Local Business Establishments Serve as ONE HOUR MARTINIZING Phone JA 3-1822 Nite JA 3-0217 Tuxedos-Dinner Jackets And Accessories For Rent Corsages HOUSE OF FLOWERS AND 536 West Boulevard FORMALS Sedgefield Shopping Center Westover Shopping Center Member F T D Charlotte, N. C. Frank Griffin, Owner NCNB Bank of Americard First Union Charge Plan Industrial Catering SEAGLE ' S LUNCH SERVICE Al Seagle Home Phone 399-3169 Business Phone 375-7517 THE LEADER DEPARTMENT STORE Quality and Values for the Entire Family Telephone 827-3686 P 0. Box 705 106-108 S. Main Street Mount Holly, N C. BOB CLONINGER 110 North Hoskins CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1968 From A FRIEND CAUL FOR RESERVATIONS — 26 UNITS CHARLOTTE MOTOR COURT AIR CONDITIONED - HOT AIR HEAT TEL? EACH ROOM — FREE COFFEE MR. MRS. ORMAN G. OWNERS a MANAGERS TEL. 392-1 331 5616 WILKINSON BLVD. ZEPP ROUTES 29 a 74 WEST Charlotte 8. N. C. STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES J. Bud Payne, Agent Office Phone 392-1372 Residence Phone 399-5307 3727 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte, N. C. 28208 208 Guidelines for Students, Demonstrate Support of Activities Compliments of CHESPEAKE PAPER STOCK CO. WORLD FAMOUS 700 West Trade Street OPEN KITCHEN Charlotte, N. C. 1318 West Morehead Street We buy all waste paper! Charlotte, N. C. EX 9-5831 EX 9-3490 HOSKINS DRUG COMPANY Phone EX 9-6334 Prescriptions School Supplies HAMILTON FURNITURE COMPANY High On Quality-Low On Price We Have It-Can Get It-or It Isn ' t Made Bill K. Hamilton 3608 Rozzells Ferry Road 4130 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Charlotte, N. C. THE LITTLE SUPER MARKET LAKEVIEW SELF-SERVICE Between the Moore ' s Park Entrances Meats — Produce — Groceries 6330 Wilkinson Boulevard 6600 Wilkinson Boulevard Phone 399-0739 Just Past Moore ' s Park 209 Students Play important Role in Economy by Patronizing ,yi BARBECUE FAMOUS FOR OUR SWEET POTATO PIE PURVEYORS OF FINE FOOD OUR SPECIALTY - HICKORY COOKED BARBECUE PORK - BEEF - BRUNSWICK STEW BEANS Mouth Watering, Meaty, Beef Pork Ribs FOR THE STEAK EATERS - CHOICE RIB EYES, ETC. ANY ORDER BOXED TOGO COMPLETE CATERING SERVICE Owner i JIM ASHLEY DEESE-RONALD DEESE DIAL 392-6537 2240 Camp Greene Atlas Road Service Atlas Products ✓ Tires (Esso) HARRY ' S SERVICENTER 3911 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, N. C Cars Called For And Delivered Harry J. Shaheen Phone Operator 399-7725 SUMMEY DRUG CO. We Fill All Doctors Prescriptions Have Your Doctor Call Us VA 7-3021 Mt. Holly GODLEY CENTER PHARMACY INC. PAUL ' S of CHARLOTTE Westside Drug Center Charlotte, N. C 334 Wilkinson Boulevard Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Charlotte, N. C. 392-2331 Prescriptions Our Specialty Phone 399-7942 Phone 399-7657 5817 Oak Drive TATE HEATING AIR CONDITIONING OAKDALE BEAUTY SHOP INTERSTATE 85 All Beauty Services Residential and Commercial Open Evenings By Appointment Air Conditioning Heating Phones 399-9727 Cater to Teenagers i 392-3032 210 Clothing Shops, Department Stores, Community Businesses Junior Larry Pierce is about to purchase a pack of notebook paper from the school supply department of K-Mart. WINCHESTER 1-85 GULF 2700 Little Rock Road Charlotte, N. C. 28214 Phone 392-4466 BELHAVEN DAIRY QUEEN 6216 Belhaven Blvd. Phone: 399-1678 Welcome! j SPLITS SHAKES i THE PLANTATION Your Family Restaurant 2426 Morehead at Independence Charlotte, North Carolina 211 Community Actively Supports School, Buys Advertisements PHEUMAFIL CORPORATION WORLD FAMOUS OPEN KITCHEN PIZZA KING OF THE SOUTH 1318 West Morehead Street 375-7449 KALE-LAWING CO. Complete Office Outfitters 217 S. Tryon Street GLENWOOD RECREATION CENTER 3318 Tuckaseegee Road RAMSEY PRODUCTS CORPORATION 724 Gesco Street Charlotte, N. C. MANUFACTURERS OF INDUSTRIAL POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT 212 Attends Many Athletic Events, Barbecue, Pancake Supper McCALL BROTHERS .1 _ AND WELL PUMP COMPANY m ' Wj, nprarT 4 1 r - J|1 h ' Well Drilling 6700 Belhaven Blvd. ' t ! zJ%.m ' - . «iiw j, ' . am 8r : DEYTON SHEET METAL COMPANY 1848 Toddville Road Charlotte, N. C. Phone 399 -1508 INDUSTRIAL METAL WORK ONLY 213 Students Find Numerous Opportunities to Gain Experience, HIPP ' S GENERAL STORE KENNETH McCALL ' S GULF 3606 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road 5000 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road Phone EX 9-5221 Charlotte, N. C. Compliments of WORLD FAMOUS OPEN KITCHEN BELAIR AWNING MFG. CO. PIZZA KING OF THE SOUTH 5409 Wilkinson Blvd. 399-9090 1318 West Morehead Street Phone 375-7449 McEWEN FUNERAL SERVICE INCORPORATED I ' ll E Morehead Street Charlotte, N, C Atlas Atlas Products Tires Road Service HARRY ' S ESSO SERVICENTER 3811 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, N. C. Cars Called For And Delivered Harry J. Shaheen Phone Operator 399-7725 Busy restocking shelves is junior Ted Joy, a port-time employee of Eckerd ' s Drug Store in Freedom Village. 214 Earn Spending Money Through Part-time Employment BARBEQUE KING Curb Service Home of Old Fashion Hickory Smoked Barbeque Compliments of Serving Western Piedmont North Carolina 20 1 South Tryon 3558 Wilkinson Boulevard 5108 East Independence Boulevard - - -L ' J. , „.. , _ FREE ESTIMATES cttztczaft Jfumiiuie pick up , delivery SUDDRETH ELECTRONICS lj c TJp clstezi.nq Co. SUPPLY WE SPECIALIZE IN PINE FURNITURE UPHOLSTERING CUSTOM MADE DRAPERIES • SLIPCOVERS CARPETING FACTORY TRAINED CRAFTSMEN Rebuilt Puncture Tubes By TV Tube Co. 550! WILKINSON BLVD. PHONE 399-1S32 CHARLOTTE, N. C. 23208 3626 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road 392-0359 399-3871 Congratulations to the Class of 1968 JOHNNY ' S TAP HOWARD COUNTS Johnny Threatt, III A.G. Food Store 2817 Rozzell ' s Ferry Road 231 Bradford Drive Charlotte, N. C. Phone 399-9127 215 Community Businesses Expand, Prosper, School Obtains ELDERS CLEANERS No Extra Charge For Pleats Phone 392-4341 435 Bradford Drive Charlotte, N. C. 216 Additional Facilities, Modern Equipment, Vital Recognition The Sign of Quality. Nothing but the Very Best at CAN¬ NON ' S in Freedom Village. The Largest Country Western Record Shop in Charlotte. Needles, Guitar Strings, Radios, Tape Players, and Recorders. Phone - 392-6342 PICANOL OF AMERICA Sam Wilson Road 392-0381 217 Youth Council, Junior Achievement, Community Sponsored Offering Discriminating Attention to Your Real Estate Interests 333-0564 DAVIS DAVIS REALTY COMPANY, INC. 201 S. Tryon St., Suite 202 American Building 218 Groups Provide Outlets for Excess Energy of Teen-agers Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1968 From A FRIEND Congratulations to the Students of MUTUAL BUILDING SAVINGS West Mecklenburg ASSOCIATION From Mt. Holly, North Carolina JAMES HOLCAM Billboards, signs, lettering, and painted walls of businesses located throughout Charlotte display community in¬ volvement ' in the teen-ager ' s world and in additional aspects of the broad field of advertising. 219 Index Various Courses Equip Students with Useful Knowledge A Aaron, Janice 147 Abercrombie, Len 147 Abernathy, Jerome 103,162,178 Abernathy, Lane 32,47,61,121.147 Abernathy, Richard 69,162,178 Abernathy, Walter 18,134 Aderholt, Dennis 22,134 Aderholt, Donna 63,147 Administration 72 Advertisements 182 Aldridge, Benny 69,162,178 Aldridge, Rhonda 39,134 Alexander, Gail 147 Alexander, Jonny 24,25,51,61,162,178 Alexander, Sam 134 Allen, Eddie 14,25,123,162,168,178 Allen, Mr. George 76 Alley, Mike 51,147 Alley, Rhonda 147 Allison, Bill 89,147 Allison, Mike 134 Allred, Peg 46,134 Alsop, Nancy 134 Alvis, Brenda 53,162,178 Alvis, Martha 134 Alevran, Blair 134 Anderson, Andy 22,47,134 Anderson, Cathy 39,147 Anderson, Eddie 33,134 Anderson, Gaye 147 Anderson, Margaret 39,162,178 Andress, Sharon 52,66,162,178 Archie, Robert 178 Armstrong, Anne 28,36,37,41,42.47.49.57.58,109, 112,127,162,178 Armstrong, Bobby 147 Armstrong, Dixon 22,40,46,134 Armstrong, Mavis 55,162,178 Arnold, Jean 69,162,178 Arthur, Allen 69 Athletics 12 Atnip, Mrs. Leoda 36,58,76 Atwell, Charles 134 Austin, Candy 49,52,161,162,178 Austin, Jimmy 55,178 Austin, Shirley 38,162,178 Austin, Susan 27,46,134 Auten, Jimmy 134 Auten, Kathy 47,134 Auten, Linda 162,178 Auten, Reggie 134 Auten, Truett 134 Avent, Debbie 47,48,134 Avery, Mrs. Jean 81 B Bailey, Bobby 134 Bailey, Cindy 36,147 Bailey, Danny 69,89,147 Bailey, Penny 55,162,178 Bailey, Stan 134 Baker, Barbara 53,162,178 Baker, Charlie 63,178 Baker, Janice 33,135 Ballard, Terry 55,162,178 Balowsky, Barbara 147 Band 156 Bandy, Pam 38,135 Barbee, Miss Judy 76 Bare, Mimi 147 Barr, Dale 147 Barr, Mrs. Helen 76,150 Barr, Linda 69,147 Barrett, John 63,163,178 Bartlett, Robin 27,135 Baseball 20 Bass, Barry 63,163,178 Bass, Mike 14.17,20,21,64,120,147 Bates, Miss Judith 47,76,82 Batten, Sylvia 40,53,89,163,178 Baucom, Billy 63,69,163 Baucom, Brenda 97,117,163,178 Baucom, Steve 178 Baucom. William 178 Baucom, Sammy 50,63,163,169,178 Beam, George 17,20,41.65,123,146,147 Beasley, Craig 64,135 Beatty, Miss Brenda 55,76 Beatty, Johnny 47,85,163 Beatty, Keith 14,17,46,147 Beatty, Tommy 56,60,64,65,113,163,174.178.196 Beaty, Jim 14,57,147 Beaty, Pam 135 Beaty, Pat 50,135 Beck, Carolyn 1 35 Beck, Terry 163,178 Beckham, Baron 14,147 Beckham, Karon 46,147 Belk, Joyce 38,135 Benfield, Dennis 14,51,147 Benfield, Mrs. Nancy 76 Benjamin, Lynn 35,47,48,49,58,59,118,128,163, 199.204,205 Bennett, Ernestine 35.47,48,58,59,163,178 Bennett, Roger 135 Benton, Linda 124,147 Berry, Deborah 48,49,52,54,62,163,178 Berry, Jim 93,147 Biggers, Alan 163,178 Biggers, Donna 27,62,147 Biggers, Keith 14,163,178 Bigham, Kaye 4,35,45,47,48,58,119,163,178 Bingham, Jackie 135 Bingham, Keith 6,22,46,147 Bingham, Mike 14,15,22,44.46.56,65,108,163.178 Bingham, Rhonda 163,178 Bizzell, Marlise 61,147 Black. Barbara 34.41,45,48,54,58,60,109,117, 124.129.163.178 Black, Connie 47,56,63,68,117,163,178 Black, Debra 39,100,135,178 Black, Ernie 135 Black, Linda 53,147,163,178 Black, Pam 63,147 Black, Rusty 64,113,135 Black, Viola 11,35,48,52,147 Blackwelder, Cynthia 135 Black welder, Jerry 18,65,135 Blair, Jimmy 22,135 Blanchette, Jane 135 Blanks, Richard 25,33,135 Blanton, Beth 114,135 Blanton, Mrs. Lennir 76 Blue, Ann 147 Blythe, Herby 1,65,135 Blythe, Princess 61,161,163,178,201 Bolick, Mr. Carl C. 21,77,123 Bolick. Jan 32,47,49,62,147 Bolick, John 135 Bolt, Gary 6.16,57,77,117,163.178 Bolton. Larry 178 Bolynn, Andy 55 Bolynn, Elaine 34,47,48,49,54,62,163,178 Booker, Emilie 99,135 Booker, June 53,163,178 Boone, Daniel 61,163,178 Boone. Johnny 14,38,63,147 Bostian, Larry 42,47,56,60,64,69,93,148 Boswell, Ronnie 135 BOW AND ARROW 34.35 Bowen, Doris 69,163,178 Bowen, Nancy 27,33,49,62,148 Bowers, Steve 63,164,178 Bowman, Mary Ellen 27,47,49,61,148 Boyd, Margaret 135 Brabanec, Janell 135 Brabanec, Terry 56.64,164,178 Bracker, Nancy 61,164,178 Brackett, Mike 148 Braddy, Harold 135 Bradley, Joy 47,114,135 Bradshaw, Randy 135 Bragg, Charles 16.17,117,148 Brantley, Barbara 135 Brest, Sammy 135 Bridges. Baxter 14,92,164,178 Bridges, Charles 35,56,101,102.148 Bridges. James 135 Bridges. Martha 34,38.41.45,47.54,57,62.95.109, 164.178 Briggs, Bruce 135 Brigman, Gary 164,178 Brigman, Joe 135 Brinkley, Eddie 35,56,148,196 Brock, Jimmy 14,69,92,148 Brooks, Eddie 56,64,67,101,148 Brooks, Gary 178 Brooks, Sharon 32,40,49,95,148 Brooks. Vikki 32.61,164.178 Brookshire, Devon 16,17,46,164,166,178 Brookshire, F onda 27,148 Broome, Horace 69,135 Broome. Sandra 53,164,178 Brown, Everette 69,88.164,178 Brown, Gail 112.164,178 Brown, Jackie 135 Brown, Mr. John Paul 77 Brown, Judy 55,164,178 Brown. Mr. Lawrence 56,77,100 Brown, Lucy 148 Brown, Marshall 63 Brown, Mary Jane 52,164,178 Brown, Mrs. Shirley 77 Brown, Sonny 51,69,148 Brown, Steve 164,178 Brunk, Donnie 55,148 Bryant, Jackie 135 Bryant, Linda 10,178 Buchanan, Vickie 135 Bullock, Lenny 24.69.135 Bumgarner, Marsha 148 Burch, Chris 61,69 Burch, Micky 53 Burch, Renee 35,139 Burchell, Ellen 47,54,164,178 Burgess, Kathy 38,68,135 Burgin, Charles 14,22,95,117,163,164,178 Burgin, Jimmy 18,64,135 Burleson, Barry 100,135 Burleson, Larry 135 Burleson, Sherry 49,86.148 Bunis, Mr. Watt 77 Bus Drivers 55 Business 86 Byers, Gene 46,91,148 Byrd, John 69.148 Byrum, Elaine 38,62,135 Byrum, Peck 25,148 C Cadoret, Vickie 135 Cafeteria Committee 43 Cafeteria Staff 75 Caldwell. Dan 135 Caldwell, Florence 148 Caldwell, J. K. 148 Caldwell, Larry 18,135 Caldwell, Reginald 14,15,66,164,178 Calomeris, Russell 14,148 Camera Club 50 Campbell, Steve 148 Campbell, Terri 46,164,178 Campfield, Karen 50,55,61,148 Camps, Patricia 39 Cannon, Joe 51,55,164,178 Canup, Johnny 51,148 Canup, Joyce 135 Capps, Wilford 26,164,178 Cardwell, Vicki 38,46,57,62,67,96,164,178 Carmichael, Kaye 39,148 Carmichael, Mitchell 164,178 Carr, Judy 136 Carson, Jenny 39,148 Carter, Pam 136 Carter, Ricky 107,136 Cash. BUly 35,46,63,148 Cash, Miss Elizabeth 77 Cashion, Vickie 28,29,41,46,111,113,123,127, 164,178,191 Caskey, Dona 52,62,164,178 Cater. Diane 33,46,49,65,93,112,114,164,178, 187 Cathey, Cleo 148 Cathey, Gerald 51,148 Cathey, Henry 33,65,128,164,172,178 Cathey, Sharon 47,136 Cato, Billy 147 Cauble, Brian 25,107,148 Cavin, Ken 38,148 C.E.S.P. Committee 42 Chandler, Ronald 136 Chavis. Jimmy 25.69,164,178 Cherry, Faye 55,164,178 Cherry, Harold 18,100 Cherry, Jimmy 116,164,178 Cherry, Mr. Kenneth 77 Childers, Mary 69,148 Christenbury, Glenn 178 Chnstenbury, Kay 55,164,178 Christenbury, Phyllis 47,68,136 Chronister, Gary 69,148 Clark, C. W. 5 1,63,69,165,178 Clark, Dennis 51,165,178 Clark, Eddie 136 Clark, Howard 136 Clark, Jenny 136 Clark, Larry 33,149 Clark. Pam 33,64,136 Clark, Phyllis 10,113,165,178 Clarke, Karen 27,35.41,45.48.58.59.60,64,113, 128.165,178.204.205 Classes 132 Clement, Ricky 136 Clewis, Ernest 165,178 Cline, Debbie 46.136 Cline, Paula 39,41,136 Cline, Mrs. Zelda 47,77 Clinton, Donnie 63,165,178 Clouse, Mr. William 14,78,99 Coates, Edna 75 Coates, Pam 41,47,57,119.123,124.165,178 Cobb. Kathy 49,136 Cochran, Joe 51,55,165,178 Cochran, Rodney 178 Cochran, Wayne 55,165,178 Cochrane, Deborah 39,136 Coffey, Roger 136 Coggin, Woody 56,149 Coleman, Mike 149 Coley, Iris 42,46,63,117,119,165,178 Collins, Dan 51,61 Collins, Davie 69,149 Collins, Ken 38,69,165,178 Collins, Tim 124,136 Combs, Nancy 10,165,178 Conelly, Richard 55,149 Constitution Committee 42 COO Club 53 Cook, Chester 136 Cook, Mike 69 Cooley, Marie 46,136 Cooper, Mike 69,136 Cooper, Wesley 51,136 Cope, Ray 69,149 Council, Bruce 69 Council, Carl 39,88,178 Council, David 136 Counts, Bobby 14,15,41,43,46,65,103,118,160, 165,178 Counts, Rita 27,47,49,60 Cousar, Dale 39,136 Cowan, Barry 69,165,178 Cowan. Elaine 47.49,53.54,165,178 Cowans. Mary 149 Cowans, Thomas 69,165,178 Cox, Lib 136 Cox, Mike 14.25,56,61,63,149 Craig, Ronnie 136 Craig, Russell 69,136 Crank, Ray 53,165,178 Crisp, Donna 27,40,49,60.134,136,140 Crocker, Kristy 38,49,149 Cross Country 24 Crowder, Linda 32.47,122,123,149,154 Crump, James 136 Crump, Linda 165,178 Crumpler, Betsy 39,52,81,166,178 Crystalettes 32 Cudd, Mitch 47,56,149 Cunningham, David 54,149 Currie, Ernest 166,178 Curtis, Terry 69.84,96,136 Curtis, Tony 63,166,178 D Daniels, Roy 24,38,41,149 Davidson, Janice 38,136 Davidson, Yvonne 38,1 13,124,136 Davis, Berlinda 149 Davis, Charles 17,166,178 Davis, Mr. Fred 78 Davis, James 136 Davis, Johnny 69,166,179 Davis, Marcia 136 Davis, Mike 136 Davis, Patsy 136 Davis, Robert 136 Davis, Willis Jr. 22,69,166,179 Davis, Wilson 68,149 Day, Mr. John 77,78 D. E. Club 54 Dees, Pam 39,149 Deese, Alfred 22,46,57,61,68,91,166,179 Deese, Andrea 38,39,97,166,179 Deese, Linda 39,136 Deese, Paul 55 Deese, Ronnie 136 Delaney, Connie 38,149 Dellinger, Alice 64,99,136 Dellinger, Alicia 149 Dellinger, Bill 149 Dellinger, Billy 136 Dellinger, Karen 39,46,149 Dellinger, Kathy 39,62,136 Dellinger, Mike 149 Diggs, Linda 27,47,136 Devotions Committee 42 Dillon. Pam 136 Dixon, Donna 47,49,136’ Dixon, Randy 98,136 Donat, Ricky 136 Dotson, Terry 149 Dove, Ray 69 Dowdle, Wayne 51,149 Drye, Mr. Robert 78 DuBose, Ann 166,179 Dunaway, Peggy 136 Duncan, David 137 Duncan, Debbie 38,68,137 Duncan, Tommy 166,179 Dunlap, Elaine 53,166,179 Dunn, Debbie 61,149 Durham, Debbie 38,41,46,137 E Earnhardt, Charles 55 Easterling, Nancy 9,28,29,41,47 68,114,150 Eaton, Pat 69,166,179 Eaton, Tim 14.26.33,38.41.46,57,166,179 Efrid, Tim 63,99 Edwards, Bobby 33,150 Edwards, Chris 35,64,68,102,150 Edwards, Ken 63,69,179 Edwards, Lorena 38,46,150 Eidson, Sandy 98,137 Elders, Robbie 137 Electives 92 Eller, Bruce 137 Eller, Libby 61,150 Eller, Rhonda 39,137 Eller, Suzanne 53,166,179 Elliot, Sybil 46,49,52,62,150 Ellis, Steven 69,166,179 Elmore, Karen 150 England, Glenda 46,100 English 96 Ennis, Mary 137 Entrekin, Jerry 137 Entyminger, Fred 137 Epley, Angelia 27.35.40.43,45,48,58,59.60,112, 114,1 18.120.128.164,166,179,185 Eppes, Rodney 55,150 Eppley. Steve 33.41.45,50.54.166.179 Ervien, Sonny 25,55,166,179 Ervin, Debbie 137 Estep, Lynn 166 Etheridge. Kristie 38,57,62,150 Eudy, Joyce 137 F Fagg, Becky 35,58,61,165,179 Fade, BUly 14,150 Faires, Elva 56,63,165,179 Falios, Linda 179 Falls, Randy 150 Farmer, John 150 Faulkner, Tony 179 Ferrell, Butch 37,167,179 Ferrell, James 55,150 Ferrell, Marie 137 Ferrell, Peggy 137 Feyette, Jean 124,137 F.F.A. 51 F.H.A. 49 Fincher, Angela 38,62,137 Fincher. Jill 52,62,150 Fine Arts Club 57 Fisher, Mrs. Ella 78 Fisher, Jan 39,137 Fisher, Janice 150 Fisher, Mike 69,167,179 Fitzsimmons, Mr. Joe 68,78 Flannigan, Mike 150 Flowers, Pat 106,137 Floyd, David 137 Floyd, Marie 35,150 Floyd, Shirley 167,179 Flynt, Mrs. Barbara 55,78 Foard, Becki 27,33,36,37,47.48.49,58,108,128, 167,179 Foreign Languages 90 Forte, Diane 27,139 Foster, Mrs. Jo 34,40,43,72,107,124 Fox, James 55,15 0 Fox, Mike 137 Foxx, Mrs. Ann R. 78 Fraley, James 24,137 Fray Ion, Pam 137 Fraylon, Thomas 69,167 Frazier, Shirby 68,137 Freeman, Darrell 150 Freeman, Jean 27,35.47,49,150 220 Index Aided by some student volunteers, Mrs. Watson works to prepare plates to serve the guests at the Pancake Supper. Freeman, Linda 137 Freeman, Marcella 66.150 Freeman, Mr. Raymond 79 French Club 46 Frye, Linda 63,167,179 F.T.A. 48 Funderburk, Mr. Stover 74 Funderburk, Wanda 46,137 G Gaddy, Rhonda 61,167,179 Gaillard, Susan 150 Gamble, Gloria 137 Garcia, Tony 64,179 Gardner, Mike 4,137 Garmon, Brenda 39,137 Garren, Gayle 49,137 Garris, Russell 137 Carver, Roger 69,150 Gaskins, Ray 14,21,110,166,167,168,179 Gastle, Deborah 179 Gay, Katherene 167,179 Gay, Ronald 151 Gayle, Deborah 40,46,49,15 1 Geddings, Jill 38,62,151 Gentry, Buddy 150 Gibbs, Becky 46,49.90,151 Gibbs, Joyce 49,151 Gibbs, Kenny 138 Gibson, Deborah 29,38,64,130 Gibson, Joey 138 Gilbert, Danny 110,167,179 Gilbert, Larry 151 Gilbert, Randy 50,138 Gilbert, Terry 29,40,49,138 Gillenwater, Bruce 24 Giles. Wanda 39,49.68,138 Gillespie, Anita 37,56,62,151,152 Gillespie, Gary 151 Gladden. Mrs. Nancy 75 Glee Club 38 Glenn, Virginia 74 Glines, Chris 47,137 Glynn. John 167,179 Godfrey, Bruce 15 1 Godfrey, Larry 138,196 Godfrey, Phyllis 53,110,167,179 Goins, Doug 138 Goins, Linda 41,53,167,179 Goode, Linda 138 Goodwin, Fddie 138 Gordon, Mike 24,25,167,179 Goss, Brenda 138 Goulding, Catherine 138 Graham, Billy 138 Graham, Butch 138 Graham, Curtis 138 Graham, Joby 63,110,167 Graham, Johnnie 179 Graham, Larry D. 167,179 Graham, Larry L. 9,14,22,41,56,62,65,69,88, 167,168,179 GRAM 56 Grant, Barry 138 Grant, Pam 36,47,49,54,57,62,167,179 Gray, Janet 32,47,48,49 Greene, Donald 151 Greene, Roger 25,53,167,179 Greene, Janet 53,151,167 Greene, Janice 38,138,179 Greene, Pat 66,15 1 Greene, Wesley 86,151 Grey, Diane 138 Griffin, Jimmy 33,47,138 Griffin, Linda 138 Griffin, Steve 151 Griffith, Marilyn 43.47,51.56.62,90,167,179 Grimes, Ken 22,167,179 Guest, Peggy 179 Guffee, Miss Beverly 79,83,1 15 Guignard. Charles 7,9,14,37.38,41,42.47,50,56. 57,60,116,124.167,169.171 Guignard. Lewis 33,47,138 Guliedge, Bethany 47,49,134.151 Gulledge, Brenda 39,62 Guliedge, Dianne 38,106,138 Gulledge, Ronald 138 Guliedge, Tiffany 34,47,151 Gunnells, Kathy 151 Gupton, BiU 35,47,56,60,101,121,154 Gwinn, Peggy 167,179 Gwinn, William 138 H Hackett, Vivian 55,167,179 Hager, Gene 138,179 Hager, Perry 151 Hager, Ronald 64,151 Hager, Steve 151 Hagler, Barbara 167 Hagler, Butch 55,64,96,167,179 Hagler, Cathy 151 Hagler, Diane 49,151 Hagler, Miss Juanita 62,79 Hagler, Lynda 39,15 1 Hains, Martha 33,46,138 Hall. Marie 138 Hall, Tonda 138 Hallman, Terry 150 Hamm, Bobby 95.167,179 Hamm, Joyce 35,47,56,150 Hammond, Gloria 27,37,47,49,62.150 Hammond, Holly 32,38,40,46,48,57,167,179 Hammond, Norma 4,32,38,150 Harben, Mrs. Shirley 75 Harkey, Sandra 138 Harrill, Janet 138 Harrill, Robert 69,167,179 Harrington, Michael 138 Harris, Glenn 150 Hams, Joel 39,63,150 Harris, Mrs. Mary 35,76,79 Harris, Robert 179 Harrison, Bobby 65,138 Harrison, Cheri 168 Harrison, Rita 138 Harrison, Sarah 179 Hartis, Billie 33,34,49,62,1 13,150 Hartman, Ann 47,138 Hartley, Mr. Ernest 46,90 Haskett, Randy 51,66,150 Hastedt, Cathy 150 Hatley, Terre 138 Hatley, Vickie 38,46,56,68,151 Hawfield, Paul 69,89,179 Hawfield, Peggy 138 Hawfield, Steve 152 Hawkins, Reed 138 Hayes. Baxter 33 Hayes, Marion 17,84 Hayes, Thomas 138 Health Careers Club 67 Heath, Allen 33,138 Heath, Ruth 66,179 Hedden, Emily 113,138 Hedden, Michael 138 Hedrick, Max 55 Hedrick, Steve 86.87,165,179 Heffner. Jim 168,179 Heffner, Ray 46,152 Hefner, Chuck 138 Helms, Bobby 18,41,60,134,138,168 Helms, Bobby W. 25,179 Helms, Chester 38,152 Helms, Karen 52,168,179 Helms, Marsha A. 40 Helms, Marsha Y. 49,51,93,168,179 Helms. Martha 138 Helms, Melvin 138 Helms, Randy 168,179 Helms, Susan 38,152 Helms, Vicki 138 Helton, Steve 33,38,138 Henderson, Ann 34,41,45.48.49,57,58,62,64,124, 168.177.179 Henderson, Ren 1 1,35,48,49,60,152 Henderson, Sharon 38,138 Hendrix, Kathy 46,54,152 Hendrix, Sandy 34,38,51,54,57,62,1 13,168, 179 Hepler, Vickie 47,139 Herman, Beverly 168,179 Heywood, Donna 38,57,63,152 High, Betty 139 High, Donald 64,66,168,179 High, Johnny 69,168,179 Hight, Kathie 39,152 Hildreth, Larry 139 Hilewitz, Harry 9,22,65,83,126,137.139 Hill, Beverly 40,41,42,44,45,54,56,64,67,116, 161.168.179 Hill, David 139 Hill, Michele 37,47,49,152 Hilton, Chuck 38,152 Hinkle, Mrs. Mary 79 Hinson, Steve 14.152 Hintz, Mr. Walter 64,179 Hipp, Kathy 28,122,168,179 HLx, Linda 38,139 Hoffman, Nikki 49,52,168,179 Hoffman, Randy 139 Hoffner, Molly 41,45,52,168,179 Holbert, Terrie 139 Holder, Berita 47,49,139 Holland, Mrs. Ann 47,64,79,81,115 Hollar, June 55,152 Hollingsworth, Joe 41,65,146,152 Holt, Wes 139 Hood, Kathy 56,62,64,67,152 Hood, Mike 17.54,56,65,163,168.179 Hoover, Harry 139 Hope, Barbara 168,179 Hope, Jerril Dean 38,66,168,179 Horkey, Chris 33,47,56,64,91,152 Hombuckle, Iris 49,152 Horne, Eddie 169,179 Horne, Steve 139 Hospitality Committee 44 Hough, Mrs. Betty 79 Houghton, Alan 51,69,169,179 House and Grounds Committee 45 Houser, Kathy 55 Houser, Randy 139 Houston, Bobby 51,63,64 Houston, Johnnie 139 Hovis, Deborah 53,169,179 Howard, Charlie 139 Howey, Randy 95,169,179 Howie, Harriett 75,152 Hudson, Cindy 27,48,152 Hudson, James 139 Hudson, Kathy 139 Hudson, Sandy 139 Hudson, Shelia 40,53,169,179 Hudson, Virginia 38,152 Huffstetler, Euvaughn 139 Huffstickler, Beverly 9,38,86,106,169,179 Huffstickler, Doug 139 Huggins, Jimmie Lee 38,139 Hughes, Karren 39,139 Hughes, Ronny 18,139 Humphries, Ken 46,60,152 Huneycutt, Gaye 39,49,68,139 Huneycutt, Lucinda 49,52,169,179 Hunsucker, Mrs. Betty 79 Hunter, Ricky 139 Hunter, Sharyn 27,52,152 Huntley, Deborah 27,39,46,49.152 Husband, Willene 40,42,61.87,108,161,169,179 Hutchison, Patti 139 Hutchison, Vivian 36,39,152 Hux, Daphyne 139 Hyatt, Stephanie 27,36,37.40,41,45,48,49,56.58. 62,1 18,119,161,169,179 1 Ingle, Danny 47,139 Isenhour, Richard 51,55,169,179 lvester, Doris 152 J Jackson, Brenda 61,69,153 Jackson, Jeff 17,169,179 Jackson, Jerry 51,153 Jackson, Rocky 140 Jackson, Paulette 140 Jackson, Tony 169,179 James, Mike 14.25,41,65,153 Jarrell, Mana 56,57,169,179 Jarrett, Sam 140 Jetton, David 47,53,156 Jetton, Trina 41.52,124,169,179 Johnson, Amy 49,62,169,179 Johnson, Bessie 140 Johnson, Cathy 140 Johnson, Curtis 153 Johnson, Diana 27,140 Johnson, Irene 179 Johnson, Randy 98 Johnson, Marianne 140 Johnson, Marshall 22,51,169,179 Johnson, Pat 49,153 Jones, Bobbie 158 Jones, Brenda 27,48,153 Jones, Denise 64,140,192 Jones, Duanne 50,52,169 Jones, Mrs. Evelyn 79 Jones, Johnny 55,169,179 Jones, Mr. Richard 79 Jones. Tommy 140 Jordan, Esther 36,37,58,62,169,180 Joy, Billy 140 Joy, Ted 14,65,153,214 Judson, Billy 26.46,165,169,180 Juniors 14o Justice, Charlie 14,15,103,168,169,180 J.V. Basketball 18 J.V. Cheerleaders 28 J.V. Football 19 K Keeter, Mr. Thomas 79,99 Keistler, Debbie 39,62,140 Keistler, Mrs. Faye 73 Keistler, Kathy 47,140 Kelley, Jim 38,153 Kelly, Bobby 140 Kenley, Debi 32,46,48,57,94,129,153 Kenley, Donna 27,33,36,47,50,54,56,97,170, 180,201 Kennerly, Ronnie 170,180 .erns, Martha 41,44,47,170,180 Key Club 65 Keziah, Nancy 39,62,68,153 Kidd. Darrell 18.24,140 Kidd, Debbie 53,96,170,180 Kidd, Kristy 47,99,140 Kiker, Mike 153 Killian, Betsy 37,40,45,48,58,60,64,113, 170,180 Killian, Roberta 28,47,1 14,146,153,154 Killman, Donna 53,170,180 Killough, Clark 33,140 Compiling a directory, Camera Club members equip students with an accurate list of n ames, addresses, telephone numbers. 221 Index King, Donald 153 King. Jackie 69.180 King, Reggie 153 King, Rick 55,88,170.180 King. Teresa 38,48.68,100,140 Kinley, Billie 75 Kinley, Jimmy 140 Kinley, Judy 39,140 Kinley, Terry 140 Kirby, Donna 39,140 Kirkpatrick, Pat 153 Kiser, Kathy 170,180 Kiser, Steve 140 Kitchens, Paul 22,65,153,196 Knuckles. Carolyn 68,153 Kyaw, Linda 34,52,170,180 L Lackey, Debbie 33,140 Lackey. Jan 27,140 Lackey, Mark 46,56,153 Laine, Chris 63,153 Lamb, Debbie 28,29,127,161.170,180 Lamb, Stan 14,51,70,180 Lane. Gary 38,41,47,120,140 Langford, Rick 140 Lanier, Eddie 170,180 Lanier, Jan 49,140 Lashley, Lynn 153 Latham, Jeanie 47,48,62,141 Latin Club 64 Lawhorn, Gail 153 Lawing, Liz 141 Lawing, Melanie 4.32,170,180 Lawing, Mitzi 39,153 Lawing. Regina 61,140 Lawing. Susan 101,163 Lawrence, Jerry 96 Laye, Larry 140 Leatherman. Johney 24,25,153 Lee. Ronald 153 Lee, Rusty 46,153 LeGare, Miss Jeanne 44,61.68,80 Forming a welcoming committee Switzerland, C.E.S.P. members anxi Lemmond, Mr. Donnie 14,80 Lesley, Dickie 41,63,81,162,170,180 Leviner, Ruth 55,170,180 Library Club 66 Liffrig, Theresa 153 Lineberger. Martha 38,141 Liner, Erich 69,154 Liner. Kay 52,170,180 Liner, Leron 69,170,180 Litaker, Freida 47,141 Little, Jimmy 96,14 1 Locklear, Betty 46,154 Locklear, Woodie 154 Lockman, Jimmy 4,35.46,56,58,60,69,83,112,126, 170,174,180 Logan, Sandy 27,62,64,154 Long. Gayle 27.49.137 Long, Linda 38,46,68,154 Long, Sandra 154 Lopez, Guy 141 Louallen, Jack 61,170,180 Lovas, Ellen 40,45,57.61.170,180 Love, Judy 55,170,180 Love, Linda 141 Love, Wayne 170,180 Lowe, Charlie 154 Lowe, Bubba 141 Lowe, Elicia 28,29,38.40,46,57.154 Luckey, Cathy 38,141 Luckey, Dale 141 Luckey, Judy 38,41.141 Luckey, Roger 56,63,154 Luckey, Steve 33,36,154 Lunsford, Joyce 53,170,180 Lutz, Kay 47,57,62.170.180 Lybrand, Lynn 87,154 Lyerly, Elaine 47,141 Lynn, Sandra 141 M Mahaffey, Miss Joyce 57.77.80.1 15.132 Major, Frances 55,154 Malone, Linda 141 t Douglas Airport to greet exchange sly await the airplane’s arrival. Manning, Darcus 47,154 Manning, Donna 141 Manning, Sara 33,47.52,171,180 Marion, John 100.180 Martin, Bettye 155 Martin, Carl 141 Martin, Ken 55,155 Martin, Linda 155 Martin. Sandra 27,52,171,180 Martin, Sylvia 155 Mashbum, Jeanne 141 Mashburn, Tim 155 Mason, Helen 171,180 Massey, Bart 55,171,180 Massey, Elaine 39,49,57,61,141 Massey, Lee 141 Masters, Jerry 171,180 Masters, Ronald 69,171,180 Mathematics 84 Matheny. Ann 33,94.155 Mathis, Lynn 17.40.65.160.171,172,180,201 Matthews, Teresa 39.155 Mattox, Eddie 69.171,180 Mauldwin, Marty 141 Mauney, Wanda 47,66,84,85,141 Maxwell, Mrs. Pearl 74,75 Maynor. Ronnie 51,69,92,171,180 McAleer, Mike 14,86,154 McArthur, 1 inda 36,40,45,46,51,56,58,59, 118,1 19,128,170.180,204.205 McCall, Danny 14,63,154 McCall, Daryl 4,62,141 McCall, Norva 141 McCall. Penm 47,61.96.141 McCall, Rex 14,41,46,56,154 McCarter, Mrs. Peggy 52,80 McCarter. Vickie 55,170,180 McCathern, Mrs. Yvonne 80 McCauley, Olivia 141 McCausland, Mrs. Barbara 73 McClamrock. Sylvia 40,48.96,154 McClary. Brenda 39.170.180 student Barbara Murlot and her McClary, Harold 64,154 McClary, Londell 18,141 McClure, Danny 154 McClure, Jenny 62,170,180 McClure, Mike 47,141 McClure, Ronny 55 McClure, Susie 154 McCord, Hannah 75 McCorkle, Gary 141 McCullen, Billy 141 McCullen, Jerry 141 McCullen, Jimmy 14,15,180 McCullen, Tommy 180 McCullough, Carl 14,25,63,69,154 McCullough, Janis 141 McCullough, Joanne 38,141,142 McCullough, Shirlene 170,180 McCullough, Tony 154 McDaniel, Mark 18,141 McDaniel, Mike 18,141 McDonald, Doug 55,17 1,180 McDonald, Lee 57,154 McEntire, Janice 46,154 McGee, David 14,94,154 McGee, Jimmy 154 McGill, Patricia 39,64,154 McGennis, Linda 41,141 McGuirt. Marsha 141 McKenzie, Landon 141 McKeon, Mrs. Joan 73 McKeon, Kathy 32,35,41.42,45,47,58,59, 113,119,125,128,171,180 Meacham, Jams 36,49,62,171,180 Meacham, Jorene 27.32,47,48,49,62,108.171 180 Meade, Susan 49,52,62.67,171.180 Medlin, Pat 180 Medlin, Sheila 141 Meeks, Nathaniel 66,171.180 Meredith, Vicki 38,141 Merritt, Peggy 141 Merritt, Randy 141 “sister” Linda Rothwell, arriving from 222 Index Displaying School Spirit, Students Engage in Activities Messer, Wanda 46,141 Navey, Lynn 142 Mickel, Pat 39,47,54,171,180 Nelson, Karen 46,48,49,156 Middleton. June 39,141 Nesbit, Alberta 142 Miller, Bill 155 Nesbitt, Norma 36,172,180 MUIer, Bill G. 46,85,172,180 Neville. Bonnie 66,172,180 Miller, Debbie 47,142 Neville, Debbie 39,63,156 Miller, Dio 172,180 Newman, Pat 53,172,180 Miller, Jack 38,155 Newnam, Kathy 64,106,142 Miller, Pam 142 Newton, Barbara 55 Million, Pam 39,172,180 Nickleson, Mr. L. C. 74 Millner, Paul 18,64,65,137,142 Nixon, Gary 25,51,63,172,180 Mills, Crystal 55,172,180 Nolen, David 142 Mingus, Susie 155 Norkett, Edward 4,142 Mintz, Vicky 50,55,172,180 Norman, Danny 142 Mitchell, Larry 33,46,56,155 Norman. Johnny 55,156 Mitchell, Mrs. Vera 75 Norris, Suzanne 49,52,172,180 Montgomery, Tom 142 Norton, Randy 55,172,180 Moody, Diane 155 Norwood, Mr. Uriah 81 Moody, Miss Barbara 80 Null, BiU 173,180 Moody, Shelby 142 O Moore, Ann 54.155 Orr, Gail 140,142 Moore, Darlene 142 Organizations 30 Moore, Glenn 47,55,172,180 Osborn, Danny 55,156 Moore, Harold 142 Osborn, Kathy 142 During halftime, Coach Walker instructs the junior varsity football team on how to play a better second half. Moore, Jane 49,155 Moore, Lynn 32,47,49,57,68,155 Moore, Naline 142 Moore, Randy S. 139,142 Moore, Randy J. 14,25,155 Moore, Steve 24,25,155 Moore, Teresa 47,142 Moore, Wayne 142 Morgan. Minuel 142 Morgan, Rosemary 46,56,101,155 Morris, George 55,172,180 Morris, Wayne 142 Morrison, Joanne 155 Morrison, Sandra 155 Morrison, Thelma 27,113,155 Moseley, Mr. Kenneth 50,80 Mosely, Mike 84,155 Moser. Gary 69,172,180 Moss, Sonny 139.142 Motter, Jane 38,50,155 Mozeley, Liz 37,155 Mull, Dan 142 Mullen, Dean 22,46,57.85,94,155 Mulligan, Marla 28,127,172,180 Mullis, Brenda 46,90,142,180 Mullis, Craig 155 Mullis, Linda 66,172 Mullis, Mike 14,155 Mullis, Roger 172,180 Mullis, Sandra 142 Murlot, Barbara 9,41,42,47,69,108,113,118, 160,161,172,180 Murray, Bonnie 33,142 Murray, Charlotte 27,47,142 Murray, Mr. Dozier 80,102,103 N Nance, Joanna 66,172,180 Nance, Mr. Stephen 69,81 Nance, Susan 51,52,62,64.102.115,172,180 National Honor Society 59 Navey, Deborah 36,39.48.62,121,149,155 Osborn, Terry 142 Osborne, Deborah 96,159 Osborne, Paul 33,173,180 Osborne, Rick 22,142 Osborne, Tommy 63 O’Shields, Corinne 49,156 Overbeck, Karen 156 Overcash, Miss Grady 45,81 Overcash, Tony 142 Overturf, Lee 156 Owens, Arthur 142 Owens, Luther 156 Owens, Susan 64,68,142 Owens, Wanda 142 P Paige, Doug 156 Painter, Barbara 49 173,180 Paris, Jan 61,142 Paris, Jeff 61,173,180 Parker, Joey 54,63,69.173,180 Parks, Larry 51,97.173,180 Parks, Sharon 39.156 Parnell, Frank 156 Pan, Danny 142 Parr, Mary Jane 142 Parr, Vemon 156 Parris, Ted 156 Patterson, Mr. Ronald 24,25,81,84 Payne, Mike 14,65,173,180,201 Payne, Pat 65,142 Payne, Terry 142 Pagoota, Terry 100,142 Payseur, Linda 9,28,35,40.42,45,54,58,59,60, 68,109,113,128,173,180,201 Pearson, Mr. Charles 36,76,81,114 Pearson, Mary 156 Pearson, Rick 22,142 Pearson, Warren 91,98,142 Pearson, Wayne 36,44.46,50,56,63,173,180 Peek, Mr. Clyde 8,14,81 Peek, Mr. Paul 10,81 At a Christmas program presented to the student body, Mr. Clyde Wade directs the Mixed Choirs in a festive medley. Peeler, Miss Nancy 81 Penley, Sandra 87,173,180 Perkins, Mitchell 14.102,173,180 Peterson, Cathy 36,37,49,58,62,96,173,180 Petrea, Wayne 112,173,180 Pettus, John 55,173,180 Pettus, Sylvia 143 Petty, Tilly 32,40,56,64,68,113,122,156 Phifer, Mrs. Mabel 82,95 Phillips, Barbara 173 Phillips, Bessie 39,180 Phillips, Miss Carol 46,82,115 Phillips, Robert 143 Phillips, Ronnie 180 Physical Education 98 Pickier, Leisel 27,47,49,62,98,156 Pierce, Larry 47,56,156,211 Piercy, Mrs. Eugena 82 Pinner, Barbara 39,47,50,61.178,180 Pittman, Barbara 39 Pittman, Jerry 143 Pittman, Pam 46,61,64,92,156 Plexico, Barbara 38,49,61 Plexico, Martha 52,143,157,173,180 Plummer, Howard 25,143 Plummer. Mike 14,61.156 Poley, Lynne 173 Poison, Jerry 156 Pope, Barbara 143 Pope, Sharon 53,173,180 Porter, Debrah 99,143 Porter, Donald 69,173,180 Porter, Paul 55 Porter, Ronald 156 Poston, Richard 143 Potts, Joe 143 Powell, Donna 97,173,180 Powell, Frances 27,41.43,56,57,68.95,109, 129,173,180,199 Powell, Janet 38,143 Powell, Linda 143 Powell, Sammy 14,27,38.156 Powell, Susan 38,40,43,56,68,134,143 Pratt, Dorothy 75 Pressley, Jimmy 69,180 Price, Billy 63,69,92,173 Price, Mrs. Lynn 53 Pridgen, Debbie 143 Prim, Renee 47.48,49,54,143 Primm, Tommy 46,173,180 Pritchard, Glenis 143 Proctor, Cathie 38,143 Prouty, Charles 181 Pruett, Steve 69,156 0 Query, Janet 44,47,54,61,62,174,181 Quick, Connie 156 Quill and Scorll 58 Quinn, Katherine 38,62,143 R Rabom, Cathy 41.49,62.124,146,156 Rabom, Gail 27,46,143 Rackley, BUI 157 Ragan, Calvin 181 Ragan, Mrs. Nancy 82 Ragan, Valerie 173,174,181 Ramsey, La Von 157 Randall, David 143 Randall, Jean 39,46,143 Randall, Steve M. 143 Randall, Steve R. 69 Rankin. Calvin 17,33 Reavis, Jerel 143 Reavis, Susan 32,34,40.46.174,181 Red Cross Club 62 Redfem, Terrie 143 Reed, Mark 143 Reed, Sherrill 143 Reeves, Mary 143 Reid, Henderson 33,51,157 Reid, Jane 143 Reindh? dt, Ann 143 Rendon, Mario 17,143 Retenour, Mike 143 Reynolds, Jimmy 25,103,174,181 Reynolds, Kathie 55,174,181 Reynolds, Morris 157 Rhom, Jimmy 157 Rhom, Mike 173,174,181 Rhyne, Debra 157 Richardson, Ginger 33,47,57,61,84,157 Ridout, Ronny 143 Riggins, Mary Ann 53,174,181 Rimmer, Christie 39,157 Ritch, Brenda 72,174 Ritch, Martin 143 Ritch, Terry 69,157 Ritchie, David 143 Ritchie, Jerry 47,174,181 Robbins, Dean 69,157 Roberson, Jack 51,69,174,181 Roberts, Jim 38,149,157 Roberts, Loyde 143 Roberts. Pam 27,52,124,174,181 Roberts, Robin 143 Roberts, Sharon 52,173,174,181 Robinette, Marsha 157 Robinson, Daphyne 46,174,181 Rogers, Judy 37,41,157 Rogers, Kenneth 55,174,181 Roland, Norman 46,63,174,181 Ross, Elaine 29,47,49,143 Ross, Pat 143 Roth, Ronald 153,157 RothweU, Linda 40,64,108,111,112,113,114. 118,119.160,161.174,181.201.203 Rowe, John 22,33,143 Rowland, Rocky 143 Rubright Charles 69,89,157 Rubright, Larry 69,181 Rue, Mrs. Dot 75 Rushing, Ken 51,61 RusseU, Tommy 20,21.40.65,157 Rutledge. Mike 101,157 Surrounded by Harding players, J.V. basketball player Harold Cherry struggles to maintain possession of the ball. s Sadler, Brenda 33,47,62,157 Sadler, Freddie Mae 66,174,181 Sadler. Miss Lucille 75 Sain, Larry 157 Sanders, Tommy 91,143 Scarborough, Cathy 46,49,56,157 Schnibben, Dottie 157 Schroeder, Phil 7,56,65,157,158 Schrum, Mr. Vance 4,82,146 Science 100 Scott, Bud 55,181 Scott, Mrs. Virginia 74,75 Seagle, Lynn 40,46,143 Seagle, June 175 Seagle. H. Kay 51,56,62,64,67,93.174,181 Seagle, L. Kay 34,53.62,175,181 Seawell, Louis 100 Seay, Facelia 39,62,157 Seay, Jane 157 Selemba, Jackie 143 Self, Reba 46,143 Seniors 160 Severs, Johnny 6.14,15,36,40,45,65.100,1 14, 119,166,172,175,181,193,201 Sexton, Faith 32,39,54,175,181 Schackleford, Joyce 143 Shaw, Sherry 27,49,146,157 Shealy, Stevi 38,143 Sheets, Butch 175,181 Sheets, Sherry 38,49.62,68,143 Shelton, Tiff 33,56.100,175.181 Sherrill, Cheri 35,62,85,157 Sherrill, Diane 157 Sherrill, Pam 37,157 Sherrill, Shelia 32,47.49,113,122,181 Shirlen, Ronald 63,175,181 Shipp, Jackie 39,92,157 Shores, Becky 61,157 Shouse, Ellen 27,47,49,157 Shuford, Brenda 143 Shuford, Mike 175,181 Shull, Steve 51,63.64,175.181 Sides, Donna 52,175,181 Sigmon, Marsha 46,52,157 Sigmon, Paulette 47,143 Sigmon, Ray 7,35,41,42,46,56,59,65, 1 18,125,160,172,175 Silemba, Jackie 64 Sills, Becky 91,157 Simpson. Reba 54.62,68,175.181 Simpson, Thelma 22,47,144 Simpson, Steve 157 Simpson, Steve 144 Sims, Terry 144 Sims, Vernon 72 Sipe, Barbara 46,48,144 Skinner, Steve 144 Slater, Lucielle 75 Slaughter, Mr. Thomas 56,78,82 Sloan, Curtis 54,103,157 Sloan, Joyce 175,181 Sloan, Polly 46,56.62,149,157 Small, John 158 Smith, Alice 144 Smith, Belinda 44,47,175.181 Smith, Cathey 144 Smith, Charles 55,175,181 Smith, Carolyn 53,175,181 Smith, Debbie 144 Smith, Debbie 46,158 Smith, Gene 144 Smith, Jean 49,52,175,181 Smith, Ken 144 Smith, Morris 144 Smith, Randy 18,144 Smith. Mr Richard 69,83,94 Smith, Robert 51,158 Smith, Rodney 144 Smith, Sandy 53,175,181 Smith, Sherrie 144 Smith, Susan 144 Smith, Vickie 144 Smith, Vivian 144 Snyder, Miss D orothy 83 Snypes, David 69,175,181 Social Committee 42 Social Studies 102 Sons, Patricia 144 Sons, Paul 53,175,181 Sophomores 134 Southerland, Miss Sally 27,83 Southers, Bryan 144 Spanish Club 47 Spencer, Patty 47,48,60,144 Spittle, Ruby 75 At the Latin Club banquet Mrs. Holland reads a poem as Lucia Tompkins, Bruce Morgan, Karen Clarke listen. Springs, Cammie 38.144 Springs, Cathy 27,40,46,49,121,158 Springs, Randy 47,96.144 Stacey, Deborah 144 Stafford, Floyd 144 Stafford, Jean 144 Stamey, Diane 158 Starkey, Jerry 158 Starnes, Betty 34,39,62,140,158 Starnes, Cynthia 55,176,181 Starnes, Dale 46,69,158 Starnes. Doug 14.15,25,51,158 Starnes, Eddie 176 Starnes, Libby 144 Stephens, Gail 39,144 Stephenson, Elaine 44,47,57,62,176,181 Stevenson, Betty 181 Stevenson, Scott 158 Stewart, Gordon 144 Stikeleather, Larry 158 Stikeleather, Sandra 38 Stilwell, Mr. Jimmy 74 Stinson. Odell 17,181 Stinson, Ophelia 158 Stiwalt, Keith 158 Stogner, Danny 51,158 Stokes, Linda 38,48.62,99,100,144 Stowe, Dawn 52,176,181 Stowe, Johnny 41,144 Stowe, Teresa 39,144 Stratton, Larry 107 Stratton, Lee 24,144 Stubbs, Gloria 55,88,176,181 Stubbs, Kathy 144 Suddreth, Andy 69,158 Sullivan, Garland 144 Summerlin, Ken 158 Summerville, Charlene 50,144 Summerville, Mell 51,176,181 Summerville, Kay 49,158 Summerville, Ricky 144 Summey, Colette 39,52,176,181 Suttle, Peggy 47,48,56,158 Suttle, Ralph 181 Suttle, Steve 69,181 Sutton, Brenda 144 Swagger, Debbie 68,158 Swain, Dorothy 144 Swange, Tim 144 T Tadlock, Greg 38,46.57,63,69,176,181 Talbert, H. L. 46,158 Tate, Mamie 176,181 Taylor, Beverly 61,97,176,181 Taylor, Terry 24,25,158 Teague, Mrs. Linda 54,67,83 Tedford, Sharon 49,52,87,176,181 Tench, Brenda 38,144 Tevepaugh, Jimmy 23,24.41,45,56,59,60,65, 1 12,120,121,128,172,176.181 Threatt, Ronny 159 Thomas, Gladys 176 Thomas, Lynn 144 Thomason, Mike 33,60,144 Thompson, Bobby 14,158 Thompson, Chan 69,176,181 Thompson, Debbie 35,47,48,62,159 Thompson, Glenn 181 Thompson, Larry 144 Thompson, Peggy 144 Tinker, Calvin 17,46,51,159 Todd, Eddie 51,61,69,176,181 Todd, Julie 176,181 Tompkins, Joseph 181 Tompkins, Lucia 34,48,64,159 Toole, Bernard 39,91,144 Townsend, Debbie 38,47,48,144 Townsend, Ken 159 Townsend, Marcia 35,38.40,45,47,48,56,58,59, 60.118,128.169,173,176,181 Townsend, Sam 38,96,145 Track 25 Treadaway, Diana 49,52,165,176,181 Treadway, Judy 55,76,181 Tucker, Brenda 7,27,46,49,61,159 Tucker, Lynn 145 Tully, John 41,63,69,176,181 Turner, David 14,35,41,65.176,181,201 Turner, Mrs. Brenda 73 Tweed, Jackie 145 Tweed, Marie 48,49,159 U Underwood, Pat 47,145,149 Underwood, Steve 46,48,68,159 Underwood, Vickie 38,145 V Van Malssen, Mark 14.41,56,60,159 Vance, Butch 159 Varsity Basketball 16 Varsity Cheerleaders 28 Varsity Football 14 Vaughn, Gary 41,98,145 Vaughn, Steve 14.15,26,176,181 Vincent, Kathy 145 Vocational Courses 92 W Wade, Mr. Clyde 33,38,39,83 Walden, Susan 39,52,176,181 Walker, Brenda 27,49,159 Walker, Mr. Morgan 78,83 Walker, Randy 14,17,159 Walker, Richard 145 Wallace, Ray 177,181 Wallace, Terry 24,145 Ward, Beckie 47,52,57,62.177,181 Ware, Ronnie 145 Warlick, Elaine 33,145 Warlick, Steve 38,145 Warren, Jeff 33,47,145 Washam, Dorma 42,47,56,125,177,181 Washburn, Jan 177,181 Washburn, Jimmy 69,177,181 Watkins, Judy 38.52,54,57,68,177,181 Watson. Jack 14,22,46,56,65,159 Watts, Alan 145 Watts, Dale 159 Watts, Danny 69,177,181 Webster, Helena 39,159 Weisenberger, Patty 46,145 Welfare, Carol 47,145 Wellman, Gail 159 Wells, Terry 46,159 Wensil, Wanda 56,159 Wesson, Mike 38,159 West, Diane 53,177,181 Westbrook, Barry 145 Westmoreland, Mr. Dean 4 1,82,83 Whaley, Legrande 177,181 Whickers, Harry 33,145 Whitaker, Ardyth 41,45.55,177,181 Whitaker, Loretta 145 White, Anne 39,145 224 Index With the Addition of Several Structures, West Expands White, Beulah 39,145 White, Marsha 32.46.49.159 White, Ronnie 69.177,181 White. Mrs. Whlhelmina 83.116 Whiteside, Karan 145 Whitley Glenda 145 Whitley, Mr James 83 W iggins, Sandra 177,181 Wilburn, Pat 62.159 Wilcox, Chcrri 39.177,181 Wilcox. Valeric 29.98.145 Wilcox, Wayne 145 Wilkins, Teresa 47,145 Wilkinson, Cheryl 34,39.46,54.62.1 17,177,181 Wilkinson, Diane 159 Wilkinson, Johnny 145 Williams, Carol 11,35.41.43.45.47,57.58,( 114.177,181 Williams, Diane 10.145 Williams. Cary 145 Williams. Linda 159 Williams, Mary 33,39.159 Williams, Mike 33.145 Willocks, Bobby 7,145 Willocks, Dale 145 Wilson. Doug 159 Wilson, Roger 145 Wilson, Sherian 39,159 Wilson, Zeb 69,159 Wingate, C R 145 Wingate, Dana 63,66.69.159 Wingate, Mike 145 Winstead, Lorraine 159 Winstead, Pat 145 Winters, Buddy 25,61.64.177,181 Wolfe, Guy 145 Wolfe, Roberta 46,62.177.181 Womack. Max 8,69 Womack. Myra 145 Wood, Carol 47,49,145 Woodard. 1-ranees 32.177,181 Wooten. Vestal 159 Wrestling 22 Wnght, Brenda 106 Wright, Cathy 38,47,159 Wnght. Clint 22,33.145 Wright. Debbie 38,145 W nght, Mr Thelbcrt C. (Pnncipali 72,76.128.129 Wylie. Robbie 29.40.49.88.114.134.145 Wynn, Mr. Leroy 51,83 Y Yarbrough, De bbie 39,62,145 York, Ronnie 24.145 Young. Dianne 39,159 Young, Fddie 159 Young. Steve 40,159 Young, Susan 36.45.47,54.58,128,177.181 Youngblood. Mrs. Dons 83 Z Zeigler. Bobby 22.64,145 Zimmerman. Jeanne 44.47,57,62,177,181 Revealing the general layout of West Mecklenburg, an aerial view of the school shows the new science, vocations, library, and cafeteria buildings, constructed to provide students with better facilities. 225 Prevalent throughout the year, imagination sparked achieve¬ ments and developments in all phases of school life. The Toma¬ hawk staff labored diligently to capture the imaginative spirit of the students who walked the path of learning and of the teachers who taught the courses of study. Without the co¬ operation of each member of the student body and faculty, the staff could not have portrayed this imagination. To those individuals who were a part of “Imagination,” the staff extends grateful appreciation. Although the 1967-1968 school year has drawn to a close, the imaginative spirit that has guided the students and faculty has not died. This imagination will flourish as long as each person continues to employ the God-given talents which he possesses. •V. J