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

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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.

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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.

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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