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

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1969 volume:

And A Time To Every Purpose Under Heaven Tomahawk of Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Nine 2 || ! ... | L—1 ■■ 9 Bill Gupton Editor-in Chief Lucia Tompkins Business Manager Published by the STUDENTS OF WEST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Miss Kay Overcash Mrs. Jo Foster Advisers Charlotte, North Carolina Volume XVIII A Time to Every Purpose Under Heaven — As Seasonal Every activity related to the school and the student body was important. Each moment of a school day was to be treasured for it was gone in an instant. It was as these many moments became days and the days became weeks that time passed so quickly. The months passed by as fall became winter and even more quickly as the spring brought summer. A year was gone. To recapture this year, the 1968-69 Tomahawk staff chose the theme “Seasons.” Everyday routine was broken by the exciting activities found in special seasonal events. Athletic competition, in all types of weather, attracted throngs of people. Class rivalry encouraged school spiri t. Clubs provided an opportunity to better oneself. The social activities gave pleasure to students and faculty alike. All was a seasonal cycle of school life. An exciting summer awaiting him, Russell Calomeris makes his way to the parking lot on the last day of school. Accompaning the band in the Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade, the Indian lettergirls add to the thrill of Thanksgiving. S. Powell checks out Christmas cards and gift wrap from E. Ross, the proceeds going toward the Junior-Senior. The excitement of an unexpected snow brought an occasional snowball fight among students on their way to class. 4 Events Highlight School Year During the presentation of Arsenic and Old Lace, Mike Godfrey restrains Dean Mullen as he attacks Roger Mullis. The Calendar Fall. 10 Student Life Sophomore Class Administration Clubs Sports Winter. 72 Student Life Junior Class Curriculum Curriculum Clubs Sports Spring.130 Student Life Senior Class Service Clubs Sports Summer.182 Index Advertisements After the pre-game introduction of the starting five, Indian basketball players give the traditional “skin” as the cheerleaders enthusiastically shout their support in anticipation of an exciting game. Students Express Views In The addition of sophomores to the Indian tribe marked the beginning of the fall season. They soon became involved in scholastic and extracurricular activities of the school. Combining strength and skill, the football team bounded to a successful season. Homecoming activities were climaxed by the crowning of a new queen during half-time in the game against South Mecklenburg. Both faculty and students enthusiastically participated in a Tacky Indian Day sponsored by the student council. Annual events included the Thanksgiving parade and pancake supper. West was well represented by a princess in the Carrousel. The pancake supper was sponsored by the Booster Club. Key Club members carried out assigned duties to assist. This being an election year, students expressed preference for a particular candidate in a mock presidential election held prior to the national elections. At the pancake supper sponsored by the Booster Club, Mr. Smith observes Jeff Warren as he prepares pancakes. Mock Presidential Election Voting in a mock presidential election, senior Kristy Crocker receives a ballot from registrar Jerry Blackwelder. As the Poor Souls provide an evening of musical entertainment, students and faculty members display their finest dance steps at the Homecoming dance on Halloween night, prior to the South Mecklenburg game. 6 Highlighting the winter season, the Christmas Dance offered students and faculty a gala night of songs and dances. Anita Gillespie, Michele Hill, and Cheri Sherrill brave the cold as they make their way to morning classes. Winter Creates Wonderland with Social, Athletic Events As an unexpected snow storm unofficially marked the beginning of the winter season, students quickly began to anticipate the exciting days promised in the season. On winter evenings, cheers of “roll tribe, roll!” and “I got that feelin’!” resounded through West Mecklenburg’s gymna¬ sium as spirited Indians turned out to support their basketball team. Interest in wrestling increased as the grapplers won matches against rival teams. To augment the excitement of the winter season, a Christmas dance was sponsored by the Student Council and a new Miss Tomahawk crowned. A new exchange student, Gabriela Moreno, arrived from Chile on January 4, 1969. CESP committee members welcomed her at the bus station and later a party was given in her honor. Grappler Paul Kitchens, wrestling in the 165 pound weight division, attempts to break down his Harding opponent. The unfortunate loser of the daily contest among students, Steve Underwood carries the many trays to be cleaned. Graduation, Elections Ready Students for Coming Year As Mr. Charles Pearson calls their names, graduating seniors come forward to receive their long-awaited diplomas. Amid the exictement of Student Council elections, Donna Crisp and Dorma Washam wait backstage before their skits. As spring brought rebirth and awakening to the world, it also began the preparation for a new school year. Student Council elections created the new officers of student government for the coming year. For many students, graduation signified the end of a Final year in high school and the beginning of a new career. Promotion to the next grade generated the excitement and anticipation of a new year for underclassmen. Other spring activities provided a host of memorable events. To deserving students, Senior Awards Day brought recognition of academic success and service to the school. The annual Barbecue Day and the presentation of Harvey broke the monotony of the daily routine. The excitement of athletic competition and the friendly rivalry between schools augmented the fun and enjoyment of sports. Accenting the list of activities, the Junior-Senior Prom signified the end of the school year and the anticipation of summer. In a tennis match against the Myers Park Mustangs, Phil Schroeder prepares to serve the ball to his opponent. During the spring barbecue, Joyce Hamm and Charles Bridges ready take-out orders and sell drinks to customers. 8 , Variation in Summer Activities Grants Memorable Occasions An unending chain of events characterized the summer of 1968. Members of the business staff began fulfilling their responsibilities early in the summer with the selling of advertise¬ ments to local businesses. Advertisement plays a vital role in the publication of the Tomahawk. For some students, travel was the highlight of the summer season. Several attended out-of-town conferences such as Boys’ and Girls’ State and Wild Acres. Others had the opportunity to travel abroad and tour the major European countries. The community offered a variety of activities to those students who did not travel quite so extensively. Swimming, baseball, and other activities occupied some students while part-time jobs employed others. A summer week-end would not be complete without a visit to Shoney’s. The arrival of our newest tribe member, foreign exchange student Maria Armendariz from Argentina announced the end of summer and the commencement of another school year. During the summer months, painters and repairmen prepare the school for the arrival of students for fall semester. Staff members K. Crocker and V. Hatley talk to Mrs. J. Allison about placing an advertisement in the Tomahawk. Fulfilling duties of the business staff, Lucia Tompkins and Teresa Moore distribute receipts for the annual. 10 Students Begin Grind of Daily Routines with Fall Term While office secretary Mrs. Kretschmer helps David Jetton tally election votes, Kathy Stubbs checks out of school. Homeroom chaplain Kristy Crocker delivers an inspirational devotion over the intercom during homeroom period. With the opening of school, junior Patty Spencer gives a demonstration of how spacious a locker can really be. After parking their cars, R. Lee, C. Sherrill and C. Raborn hurry from the parking lot on a brisk fall morning. With powerful resounding shouts and large high-flying banners, students cheer the football team to a 20-14 victory over the East Mecklenburg High School Eagles at Memorial Stadium on September 19, 1968. Student Council Spearheads First Tacky Indian Event Roberta Killian, Kathy Goss, Elaine Ross, and Elicia Lowe depict characters from Dog Patch at a pep rally. Faculty members and students supported Student Council homecoming festivity, Tacky Indian Day with absurd dress. Tribe Gets Exchange Student from Mendoza, Argentina Arriving the first of August at Douglas Municipal Airport was Maria del Carmen Armendariz. Upon her arrival, the Sloans, her American family, prepared for their new daughter. The C.E.S.P. committee held a welcoming party to introduce Maria to the West tribe. During the year Maria supported the extracurricular activities of the school. She was a member of the French and Spanish clubs, the Bow and Arrow Staff, the Executive Board, and Student Council. Maria’s hobbies included horseback riding, walking, listening to records, and drawing. On September 25 she celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a party in the cafeteria. After a year’s visit in the United States, Maria returned to her home in Mendoza, Argentina where she continued her educa¬ tion. Taking her school work seriously, Maria Armendariz, foreign exchange student, docs her studying in her bedroom. Vicky Hatley, Viola Black, and Roberta Killian help Maria Armendariz celebrate her first “American” birthday. Maria Armendariz and Polly Sloan enjoy an afternoon of listening to records, one of their favorite past-times. Before their evening meal. Maria and her host family listen to Mr. Sloan while he reads the daily devotional. Being chosen by the faculty as recipient of the D.A.R. award, Nancy Easterling receives her pin from Mrs. Foster. As chairman of the Junior-Senior Committee, G. Lane, Junior Best Citizen, presides over a meeting after school. Throughout the year Indians wished to recognize other members of the tribe for their leadership and service. Gary Lane and Debbie Cashion were selected as Junior and Sopho¬ more Class Best Citizens respectively. From the Senior Class, Mike Bass received the civitan award. It was given to the most deserving student who showed leadership, interest, and school spirit for the past three years. Qualifying for the D.A.R. award, Nancy Easterling showed leadership in community affairs as well as school activities. Outstanding Indians Promote Good Citizenship for Tribe Recipient of the Civitan Award, newspaper staffer M. Bass compares stories in the Bow and Arrow with other papers. Promoting school spirit, D. Cashion, Sophomore Best Citizen, fulfilled the duty of a junior varsity cheerleader. Brenda Sadler, summer foreign exchange student to Norway, performs as a majorette at a basketball game against South. C. Raborn, V. Hatley, and N. Easterling applied the knowledge they learned at Wildacres to school activities. Stopping at the locker after school to change books axe Boys’ State Delegates, Johnny Byrd and Billy Cash. Chris Horkey, head majorette, who placed first runner-up to “Miss Dixie shows a great performance at a pep rally. 16 Elected by students to serve as Mr. and Miss West, N. Easterling and M. Bass show interest in school functions. Leaving for Greensboro, Girls’ State Delegates Roberta Killian and Debbie Thompson load their luggage in the car. Delegates Travel, Coaches Accept Honorary Trophies Gabriela Moreno with sister, Doris Ivester, plans her class schedule with Mrs. Brown, guidance counselor. At different times during the year students and faculty received honors. Last summer, Girls’ State Delegates traveled to Greensboro, while Wildacres Delegates went to Little Switzer¬ land. Indians were proud to be hosts to two foreign exchange students during the year. Spending a year with the Tribe, Maria Armendariz arrived in August. Gabriela Moreno arrived in January to spend three months as an Indian. When the football season came to an end, it proved to be one of the best for the school. Football players were proud of themselves, but most of all, the coaches. In appreciation for their service to the team, players awarded coaches with trophies. Expressing the appreciation of the football team, captain Robert Latour presents coach Clyde Peek with a trophy. With mixed emotions, J. Rogers accepted the crown for 1969 Home¬ coming Queen from the reigning queen, A. Armstrong. Numerous activities headed the list of events for Home¬ coming 1968-69. Sponsored by the social committee was a dance held on October 31, which carried the theme of “Sock it to the Sabres.” The Poor Souls furnished musical entertainment. Also scheduled that week was Tacky Indian Day on November 1. Any student or faculty member, wishing to wear tacky dress, purchased a badge for seventy-five cents. To end tliis day, the school spirit committee presented a pep rally. Admission to the rally was a booster tag. Highlighting the week was the homecoming game against the Sabres. Half-time included the presentation of sponsors and court, and the announcement of the homecoming queen. The game ended with an Indian victory over South. At the homecoming dance, members of the Social Committee do a take-off from the television program “Laugh-in.” The homecoming court - Roberta Killian, Nancy Easterling,Queen Judy Rogers, Elicia Lowe, and Cathy Raborn - pause in tribute as the band presents a stirring half-time performance and a salute to the new queen. 18 Sponsoring senior football players were Chris Edwards, Gloria Gamble, Carol Welfare, Linda Freeman, Debbie Robertson, Debra Gayle, Robbie Wylie, Lou Ann Bizzell, Chris Horkey, Sandra Falls, Brenda Jones, Linda Crowder, Vickie Hatley, Sandy Hudson, Kathy Goss, Kathy Newnam, Donna Crisps, Vickie Satterfield, Peggy Goodson, Lucy Brown, Kathy Hagler, Marlise Bizzell, Marsha Watkins, and Pam McMillam. Indians Sock it to the Sabres with Dance on Hallowee n Marla Mulligan, a graduate cheerleader, substituted for one of the senior cheerleaders at the Homecoming game. A “stewing sabre”, decoration for the homecoming dance in the gym, depicted the theme “Sock it to the Sabres.” Sophomores President, Dennis Ritchie and vice president Debbie Cashion discuss matters concerning the Sophomore Class. Joan Jackson, secretary, and Gayle Vaughn, treasurer, will also serve the Sophomore Class as 1968-69 officers. Ritchie Elected to Serve As Sophomore Class President Entering West with the desire to increase knowledge and friendships, the newcomers looked to their high school days with much anticipation. After receiving schedules near the end of the summer, sophomores were ready to face the new challenge of the first day of school. To help sophomores find classes, the Student Council and upperclassmen put posters at various places in the school showing room locations. Sophomore homeroom teachers took their students on a guided tour to make class finding easier. Adjusting to a new schedule was difficult for the sophomores at first. Among their courses were English II, world history, physical education, driver education and electives. Differiential Aptitude Tests and Stanford Achievement Tests were taken early in the year to help students prepare for suitable careers. Five sophomore girls served as cheerleaders for the junior varsity. These vivacious girls added pep to the J.V. games and gave the teams needed support. Other sophomores contributed to the spirit ot West by participating in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, committees and classes. In the fall, class officers were elected to lead the class and officiate at the class meeting in the spring. At the end of the year, sophomores looked back on a year full of achievement and excitement. West had accomplished its goal for sophomores — to prepare them to serve the school with honor and knowledge. They had finally gained the sense of belonging they were seeking. Leaving the Mint Museum are students from Miss Cash’s SAT English class who have viewed paintings by Joseph Rush. 20 Sophomores Rene’ Adams Ronnie Akins Kathy Alexander Shirley Alexander Robbie Allen Sherri Allen Barbara Alley Mike Alvis Carlton Alwran Dwight Alwran Connie Ammons Cindy Anderson Delois Armstrong Cynthia Aughinbaugh Belinda Auman Butch Austin Debbie Austin Jan Auten Paula Auten Rickey Auten Wendell Avant Alan Bailey Stan Lane Bailey Diane Baker Dorothy Baker Harry Baker Teresa Baker Pamella Ballard Eddie Barbee Tommy Bare Debbie Barnes Trisha Barr David Bass Sandi Bass Randy Beacham Gary Beal Bobby Beaty Kathi Beatty Lahoma Belcher Ralph Bell Fay Benfield Susan Benjamin Gene Bennett Wade Bennett Terry Biggers Karen Bingham Pam Bishop Lou Ann Bizzell David Black Johnny Blanton Arthur Blue Beth Boone Cindy Boone Don Boone Rachel Bost Gail Bostian Sophomores Steve Bostian Emma Bowman Harold Braddy John Bradley Ricky Bradshaw James Bright J.T. Bright Susann Brindle Freddie Brinkly Susan Brisendine Charles Brooks Joan Brookshire Eric Broome June Brotherton Deanna Brown Donald Brown Eric Brown Lynette Brown Mary Browning Mike Burn Kim Burns Physical Education Plays Major Role in Sophomore Life Rickey Butler Linda Bunton Kathy Byrum Beverly Callaway Mardelle Campbell Donna Cannon Rhonda Carson Linda Case Vicki Case Joey Cash Debbie Cashion Joyce Cashion Sharon Cauble Chris Chambers Kathy Chamblin Kay Chavis Becky Cherry Gerald Clark Roger Clark Don Cleveland Candy Cline Tony Coffey Marshal] Collins Ricky Combs Kenny Connor Becky Cope Babs Cordell Mike Correll 22 Sophomores Participating in an energetic game of tag football during their sixth period physical education class, the boys pause briefly at the line of scrimage upon waiting for the ball to be snapped from center. Keith Coward Raymond Craig Sidney Crane Sandy Crank Joyce Crocker Bobbie Crosby Debbie Cross Eddie Crowe David Crump Christine Cunningham Joie Curry Annetta Davis Carol Davis Doris Davis Eddie Davis Gary Davis Ray Dees Glenn Deese Rachel Deese Dean Dellinger Janis Dellinger Joy Dellinger Steve Dennard Dale Denny Cathy Diggs Mike Digh Cindy Duncan Billy Dunlap 23 Sophomores As a part of their daily routine, sophomores Gary Beal and Gene Bennett find that eating lunch during fourth period in the school cafeteria proves to be a time for standing in line, relaxing, socializing, and eating. Debbie Dunn Joel Eddy Patty Eidson Robert Elliott Wendell Elliott Gail Ellis Colleen Emery Earline Entzminger Cathy Eudy Annette Evans Mike Faber Sandra Falls Sherman Farrar Mike Farris Kenny Faust Dal Fenton Johnny Ferrell Karen Ferris Edward Fesperman Georgana Fincher Dwight Fish Eenora Fleming Brenda Ford Albert Forte Diane Fox Alton Frazier Diane Freeman John Freeman 24 Sophomores Phyllis Frye Bobby Funderburk Van Gaddy Toni Garrett Randall Garver Gail Gathings Wanoa Gayle Jim Gelsinger Terry Gibson Tim Gillenwater Linda Gillespie Debbie Glenn Mike Godfrey Steve Godfrey Pete Goins Peggy Goodson Frank Goulding Charles Grant Phil Grant Jimmy Gray Deborah Greene To Measure Abilities, Sophomores Take Aptitude Tests Vicki Greene Daniel Gregory James Grice Wanda Grice Joe Grier Pat Grier Karen Grigg Melvin Grindstaff Eddie Grist Danny Guiney Ken Gurley Pamela Gurley Betty Hager Dale Hagler Jill Haigler Ann Hallman Rita Hammond Sharon Hammond Johnny Hargett Wayne Harkey Frankie Harrington Kathy Harris Marilyn Harris Sherry Hartis Teresa Hatchell Dave Hayes Maria Hayes Rickey Hayes 25 Sophomores Cheryl Heath Doreen Heath Teresa Heath Kathy Helton David Helms Marcia Helms Terry Helms Carolyn Henry Joe Henry Maxine Herron Roy Hibbard Deanna Hill Dianne Hill Alan Hilton Sophomores Show Spirit,Support Junior Varsity Teams Rodney Hinson Sandie Hix Dennis Hoffman Buzzy Holder Cecelia Holland Gene Holland Bonnie Honeycutt Jimmy Hoover Ken Horky Cliff Houser Judy Houston Steve Howell Joel Hudson Michelle Hudson Pam Hudson Ken Huffman Carol Huffstetler Patti Huffstetler Terry Hughes Reggie Hull Lavonda Huneycutt Randy Hunter Richard Hunter Bill Husband Joan Jackson Patricia Jackson Robin Jackson Larry James Russell Jenkins Diana Johnson James Johnson Robert Johnson Ron Johnson Lou Ann Joiner Jan Jones 26 Sophomores Carol Jordan Donna Jordan John Jowers Pam Joy Sherry Judson Denise Keistler Bonnie Kelly Carol Kelly Emile Kennedy Mike Kennedy Kevin Killian Eva Killman Connie King Pam Kinnett aithfully Participate in Extracurricular Activities, Clubs Susie Kiser Ann Kistler Jay Kline Edgar Knight Joe Knight Gene Lakey Judy Lamb David Latour Ronald Lawrence Bill Lawson Judy Ledford Pam Lee Sam Lethcoe Jan Lindsay Endeavoring to do well on the Differential Aptitude Test, sophomore Ray Dees carefully ponders a difficult question. Sophomores Debbie Norwood and Jo Ann Morris get their names checked for spelling before having class pictures made. 27 Sophomores Sophomores take advantage of their free time between classes to relax and discuss extracurricular activities. Making final adjustments. Mrs. Brumfield carefully positions Eric Broome to assure him of a good class picture. Sophomore School Spirit Committee Members Inspire Pride Harriett Lindsey Melody Little Debbie Livingston Steve Locklar Chuck Locklear Billy Lockman Tim Loftin Susan Long Tommy Love Wayne Love Jimmie Lowder Pat Luddy Lou Ann Lutz Kathy McAndrew Eric McCall Randy McCall Donna McCarter Deborah McClure Donny McClure Katherine McClure Nan McClure Robbie McCrorie Sheila McCullough Risa McGee Jean McGranahan Mark Me Keen Danny McKnight Sheila McNabb 28 Sophomores Donna McRae Sandy McSwain Maggie Pearl Mack Steve Mahaffey Lisa Marks Donnie Martin Freida Martin David Mashburn Gail Mashburn Debbie Mason Marilyn Masters Jane Matheny Tony Mathis Mike Mattick Barry Maulsby Carla Maxwell Gary May Mike Meacham Francis Medlin Ralph Meeks Mike Merritt Among Students By Zealous Participation at Pep Rallies George Metcalf Pam Mewborn Ken Mills Vanessa Millwood Larry Mintz Randy Moore Debbie Moorefield Cindy Mordecia Buddy Morgan Jo Ann Morris Tony Morris Ricky Morrison Robbie Morrison Jimmy Moss Donna Mozeley Jennie Mozeley Vicki Muilis Darla Murray Wayne Murray Kathy Nance Michael Nance Rickey Nance Cathy Nash Wayne Neagle Joel Newsom Kathy Newsom Jimmy Newton Debbie Norwood 29 Sophomores Melody Owen Jan Owens Linda Page Janice Painter Johnny Parker Sandra Parker Tommy Parker Dennis Parks Kathy Parr Rosa Pauley Jimmy Paxton Gary Payne Brenda Payseur Ann Peeler Danny Perkins Libby Perkins Lynn Perkins Diane Perryman Vivian Pharr Mackie Phifer Louise Pistole Sophomores Adjustto Different Environment, Curriculum Bobby Plyler Terry Poteat Fay Pratt Don Preslar Suzanne Price Marty Prince Jeff Quick Gary Rackley Doris Rankin Naomi Rankin Cynthia Ratliff Amy Reames Eddie Reece Jerry Reese Marion Reed Archie Reynolds Cindy Reynolds Eddie Reynolds Karen Reynolds Janis Rhyne Ritchie Rhyne James Ritch Dennis Ritchie David Roberson Jeanie Roberson Debbie Robertson Steve Robinson Becky Rogers 30 Sophomores Delicardo Roseboro Carrie Roseborough Archie Ross Sherrie Rowe Maryi Rozzelle Ricky Rozzelle John Rucher Bruce Rutledge Addie Sadler Eddie Sadler Joe Sadler Everett Saunders Kathy Saveli Leslie Saxon Jan Schoettle Robert Sexten Craig Sharpe Steve Sherrill Rita Shipes Sarah Shipes Debra Shipp Karen Shirlen Gwen Shuford Vcatta Sifford Carol Sigmon Carroll Sikes Joyce Sikes Janice Silvey While studying about bacterium in Mrs. Blanton’s first period Biology I class, sophomore Don Toney observes a slide through the microscope while Janis Rhyne and Ron Johnson wait their turn. bacterium o rooo FLAQELLA 31 Sophomores Claire Simmons Mike Simpson Debbie Sisk Joe Skipper Linda Small Billie Smart Cathy Smith Clinton Smith Daniel Smith Gail Smith Michael Smith Reba Smith Robert Smith Wendy Smith La Donna Snipes Rocci Spadacini Libby Spear Howard Starnes Donnie Stephenson Bruce Sterrett Gary Stikeleather Hazel Stokes Ethel Stone George Stone Betty Street Roberta Street Margaret Stroupe Gary Stwart Gloria Summey Mark Tadlock Mike Teague Patsy Tedder Cora Thomas Michael Thomas Jimmy Thompson Bonnie Threatt Johnny Todd Don Toney Jamie Tracey Pat Truesdale James Tucker Doris Tweed Gale Vaughn Dominique Vercaemert Ray Waddell Len Wallace Marlene Wallace Randy Wallace Ken Walser Pam Warlick Dale Washburn Sheila Watts Anita Webb Jody Webb Eddie Wells Kathy Wentzel 32 Sophomores Ritchie West Mary Whicker David Whitley Ken Whitley Dale Whisenant Ann Wilkerson Bobby Wilkinson Ken Williams Nancy Williams Woody Williams Debbie Wilson Larry Wilson Mike Wilson Jerry Wingate Sophomores Learn Driving Skills in Drivers Education Richard Wingate Shirley Wolfe Arthur Wood Susan Wood Suzanne Wood Dusty Wright Shirley Yarbrough Beginning their behind-the-wheel experience which is a necessary facet of the Drivers Education Program, James Bright prepares to drive; Jimmy Moss observes; and Mr. Richard Jones supervises. 33 Administration Offering Invaluable Assistance, Administration, Secretaries Mr. Thelbert C. Wright Principal Mrs. Jo Graham Foster Assistant Principal Mr. Wright “socks it to the Sabres” on Tacky Indian Day, a spirit-filled day sponsored by the Student Council. Making important announcements, Mrs. Felker, Administrative Assistant, renders a helpful service to the school. 34 Administration rfficiently Guide Students in Planning a Worthwhile Future Heading the faculty and students, Mr. Wright expressed genuine concern for the welfare of West. He took an active interest in school activities, and by his tireless efforts to improve student-faculty relations he placed himself in high esteem. His keen insight into problems of education aided him in guiding West students. Assistant Principal Mrs. Foster and Administrative Assistant Mrs. Felker aided the school by handling absentee excuses, making announcements pertaining to school activities, and enforcing school rules. Being in close contact with the student body, they were highly respected by both students and faculty. Offering helpful assistance to students and faculty, the secretaries rendered an invaluable service to the school. Mrs. Boone, Mrs. Kretschmer, and Mrs. Keistler, office secretaries, managed school records. Mrs. McKeon served as guidance secretary. Among her other duties, she compiled transcripts for college-bound students. Library secretary Mrs. McCausland assisted the librarian in preparing books for students’ use. In addition to instructing students in various subjects, members of the faculty also supervised social events and advised school clubs. They boosted school spirit by their support of school athletics and activities. Mrs. Keistler and Mrs. Kretschmer, office secretaries, discuss various reports of school business and activities. Mrs. Kay P. Mrs. Faye T. Boone Keistler Secretary Secretary Mrs. Virginia D. Kretschmer Secretary Mrs. Barbara Mrs. Joan McCausland McKeon Library Secretary Guidance Secretary Typing entries for the card catalog, Mrs. McCausland, library secretary, strives to maintain an efficient library. Cathy Raborn, seeking aid in making her choice of colleges, is shown a catalog by Mrs. McKeon, guidance secretary. 35 Staff By Actively Striving to Maintain Well-Being of Students, Rendering assistance to Colleen Emory, school nurse Mrs. Pearl Maxwell plays an essential role in school life. Cafeteria staff members, managed by Mrs. Scott, strived diligently to prepare nourishing meals for students and faculty. Mrs. Scott supervised the preparation of food and planned the daily menus. A variety of delicious foods greeted students daily. During the year, the services of the maintenance staff were apparent around the school. Superivsed by Mr. Stillwell, maintenance personnel worked efficiently in maintaining clean and attractive conditions throughout the buildings and grounds. On her weekly visits to the school, Mrs. Pearl Maxwell, school nurse, treated minor injuries and illnesses. Offering helpful advice concerning health problems, Mrs. Maxwell per¬ formed a valuable service for West. Mrs. Scott, cafeteria manager, performs an important task in the preparation of food for students and teachers. First row: Hannah McCord, Vera Mitchell, Dorothy Pratt, Ruth Flint, Montgomery, Odessa Wilson, Lou Forte, Marion Goins, Edna Coates, Jean James, Mary Ellis, Judy Watts. Second row: Virginia Scott, Francis Lucielle Sadler. 36 Staff Faculty, Varied Staffs Play Essential Role in School Life Striving to maintain cleanliness throughout the school buildings and grounds, maintenance staff members John Nickelson, Jo Louallen, and Stover Funderburk perform one of their duties in the cafeteria lobby. Cleaning a water fountain, school maid Virginia Glenn aids in keeping Heading the maintenance department, Mr. Stillwell unlocks the doors facilities sanitary for students’ use. before the commencement of another school day. Faculty Working enthusiastically, Miss Overcash, Miss Phillips, and Miss Beatty arrange decorations for the Junior-Senior. At a party given by her comparative literature class, Miss Cash samples a piece of cake and shows her approval. To Promote School Spirit, Teachers Support Activities Mr. George G Allen Occupational Economics Mrs. Leoda S. Atnip English, Public Speaking, Journalism Mrs. Jean Avery English Miss Brenda G. Beatty Distributive Education Mrs. Nancy S. Benfield English Mrs. Lennis Blanton Biology Mr. Carl C. Bolick Physical Education Mr. Grades Boone Geometry, Algebra, Business Math Miss Brenda Beatty Mr. George Allen Mrs. Leoda Atnip Mrs. Jean Avery Mrs. Nancy Benfield Mrs. Lennis Blanton Mr. Carl Bolick Mr. Charles Boone 38 Faculty Mr. Harry Booth Mrs. Andrea Brown i Mrs. Shirley Brown Mr. Horace Cardell Mr. Harry Booth Concert Band Mrs. Andrea P. Brown English, Reading Improvement Mrs. Shirley Brown Guidance Counselor Mr. Horace E. Cardell Auto Body and Fender Repair Miss Elizabeth Cash Mr. Kenneth Cherry Mrs. Zelda Cline Mr. William Clouse Miss Elizabeth Cash English, Comparative Literature Mr. Kenneth E. Cherry Algebra and Trigonometry, Functions Mrs. Zelda T. Cline French Mr. William F. Clouse Driver Education Mrs. Eileen Cook Mrs. Mary Cruse Mr. John Day Mr. Robert Drye Mrs. Eileen S. Cook World History Mrs. Mary P. Cruse Home Economics, Family Life Mr. John Day Geometry, Algebra Mr. Robert Drye Horticulture, Agriculture In an amusing skit given by the English teachers at the homecoming pep rally, Miss Hagler, Mrs. McCathern, Mrs. Brown and Mr. Russell imitate their students’ antics while attending Mr. Pearson’s English class 39 Faculty Miss Karen J. Dunlap Geometry Mrs. EUa H. Fisher Cooperative Office Occupations Mr. Joe Fitzsimmons World History Mr. Raymond R. Freeman, Jr. Guidance Counselor Miss Karen Dunlap Mrs. Ella Fisher Mr. Joe Fitzsimmons Mr. Raymond Freeman Mr. Barry P. Gant Electricity and Electronics Miss Beverly Guffee English Miss Mary Jane Gunter Physical Education Miss Juanita Hagler English, Librarian Mr. Barry Gant Miss Beverly Guffee Miss Mary Jane Gunter Miss Juanita Hagler Miss Ann Marie Hall Special Education Miss Mary Rebecca Harden Distributive Education Miss Grace Louise Harlow Occupational Economics Mrs. Mary M. Hinkle Shorthand Miss Ann Marie Hall Miss Becky Harden Miss Grace Harlow Mrs. Mary Hinkle F.H.A. member Jean Freeman serves refreshments to Miss McKaraher at a tea given for members of the faculty. Selling tickets for a game to sophomores, Debbie Cross and Pam Warlick, Mr. Boone encourages active school spirit. 40 Faculty Displaying Christmas spirit, Mrs. Youngblood, Home Economics teacher, decorates a Christmas tree in the office. At a demonstration given to the faculty by the Home Economics Department, Mrs. Andrea Brown cuts homemade mints. Faculty Members Graciously Supervise School Socials Mrs. Betty Hough rw . £ii Mrs. Betty Hunsucker Mr. Walter Hintz Mrs. Ann Holland Mr. Walter R. Hintz Industrial Cooperative Training Mrs. Ann J. Holland Latin, French Mrs. Betty A. Hough Typing Mrs. Betty L. Hunsucker Biology Miss Hazel Hunt Chorus Mrs. Evelyn Jones Computer Operations and Programming, Keypunch and Office Machines Mr. Richard Jones Driver Education Mr. Frederick H. Kessler Senior Science, Biology Miss Hazel Hunt Mrs. Evelyn Jones Mr. Richard Jones Mr. Frederick Kessler 41 Faculty Teachers Encourage Students to Take Part in Sports Discussing game strategy, Coaches Lemmond and Peek intently watch as the game develops into an Indian victory. As a chaperone at the Christmas dance, Mrs. Foster displays her eagerness in assisting in student activities. Miss Susan Keesler English Mrs. Evelyn Lavalle Biology Mr. Donald Lemmond Biology, Physical Education Miss Joyce A. Mahaffey English Miss Susan Kessler Mrs. Evelyn Lavalle Mr. Donald Lemmond Miss Joyce Mahaffey Mr. Eddie McArver Driver Education Mrs. Peggy H. McCarter General Office Practice, Keypunch, Typing Mrs. Yvonne McCathern English Miss Linda K. McKaraher Chemistry, Physics Mr. Eddie McArver Mrs. Peggy McCarter Mrs. Yvonne McCathern Miss Linda McKaraher 42 Faculty Miss Frances McLanalian Art Mr. Roy W. Mehaffey Stagecraft, Drama Miss Barbara A. Moody Business Math, General Business, Typing Mrs. Mary Anne Moody American History, World History Miss Frances McLanahan Mr. Roy Mehaffey Miss Barbara Moody Mrs. Mary Anne Moody Mr. Kenneth S. Moseley American History Mr. Dozier E. Murray, Jr. Psychology Mr. Stephen Nance Machine Shop Mr. Uriah S. Norwood American History Mr. Kenneth Moseley Mr. Dozier Murray Mr. Stephen Nanc e Mr. Uriah Norwood Miss Grady Kay Overcash English, Yearbook Journalism Mr. Ronald B. Patterson Senior Math Mr. Charles W. Pearson English Mr. Clyde Peek American History, Physical Education Miss Grady Overcash Mr. Ronald Patterson Mr. Charles Pearson Mr. Clyde Peek Tumbling being an essential element in the physical education program, Mrs. Loretta Washam instructs sophomores, Joyce Cushion and Debbie Barnes, in several of the fundamental maneuvers of the course. 43 Faculty Mr. Paul Peek Industrial Arts Miss Carol Phillips Spanish Mrs. Nancy W. Ragan Bookkeeping, Business Math Mrs. Bobbie G. Ross Family Life, Home Economics Mr. Dewey K. Russell English Mr. W. Vance Schrum Analysis, Algebra Mr. Thomas G. Slaughter Chemistry Mr. Richard L. Smith Technical Drafting Mr. Paul Peek Miss Carol Phillips Mrs. Nancy Ragan Mrs. Bobbie Ross Mr. Dewey Russell As guidance - counselor, Miss Linda S. Stephens aids college-bound students by filling out college transcripts. While typing a semester exam, Mrs. Ella Fisher concentrates on including the important points of her course. Mr. Vance Schrum Mr. Thomas Slaughter Mr. Richard Smith Chaperoning at the annual Christmas Dance, Mr. and Mrs. Cherry converse as they enjoy the music of the Catalinas. Gleefully celebrating Tacky Indian Day, Mr. Pearson welcomes a surprised former Homecoming Queen Anne Armstrong. 44 Faculty Faculty Urges Student Interest in Obtaining Knowledge Striving to assist students, librarians, Miss Young and Miss Hagler, work to provide a well-organized library. Directing the choir in several Christmas songs at an assembly. Miss hunt strives to attain excellence in music. Mrs. Margaret Spainhour Orchestra Miss Linda Sue Stephens Guidance Counselor Mrs. Linda B. Teague World History, Bible Mr. Morgan L. Walker Algebra Mrs. Margaret Spainhour Miss Linda Stephens Mrs. Linda Teague Mr. Morgan Walker Mrs. Loretta F. Washam Physical Education, English Mrs. Wilhelmina White American History Mr. Leroy R. Wynn Agriculture Mrs. Doris Youngblood Foods and Clothing, Family Life Mrs. Loretta Washam Mrs. Wilhelmina White Mr. Leroy Wynn Mrs. Doris Youngblood Through Work in Local Hospitals, Club Aides Community Although a very small club, the members of the Health Careers Club sought ways to serve the community and school. They decided they could best serve through working in local hospitals as candy stripers. These dedicated clubbists visited a rehabilitation center to gain some insight into some health careers as future occupations. Eddie Brooks carefully arranges pamphlets in stand while performing his duty of keeping the health room neat. Tilly Petty examines the contents of a medicine bottle before making her rounds as a candy striper in a local hospital. First Row: Adviser Kessler, corresponding secretary Winstead, secretary-treasurer Wilkins, president Brooks, vice-president Swain. Second Row: Dellinger, Jones, Burgess, Hood, Petty. Third Row: Price, Hains, Gunnells, Wright. 46 First Row: Moseley, vice president P . J. Beaty, secretary P. A. Beaty, treasurer Heffner, president Motter, Canup. Second Row: Robinette, Killman, Kidd, Beckham, Moore. Camera Club Aids Indian Communications with Directory Working after school, Pat Beaty and Jane Motter, two officers of the Camera Club, assemble Student Directories. Meeting once a month, the Camera Club informed genuinely interested students of the techniques and fundamentals of photogiaphy. Guest speakers, such as Jimmy Lockman, Toma¬ hawk photographer, and an Observer photographer, created an even greater interest in photography as a hobby. Through assembling and selling the Student Directory, members of the club attempted to diminish school expenses by purchasing equipment for the dark room. S. Randall, having mastered the camera structure, explains the parts and operation to camera club member, R. Heffner. 47 First row: Alley, Paris, secretary-treasurer Powell, vice president Hatley, devotion chairman Davis, president Helton, Petty, Sutton, Plexico, Massey, Dunn. Second Row: Bingham, Shipes, King. Heath, Dellinger, J. Matheny, Long, Hood, Shaw, Walker, Raborn, Owens. Third Row: Keziah, Winstead, Underwood, Frazier, Benton, Gurley, Wallace, Cauble, Page, Hix, Morris, Christenbury. Fourth Row: Shuford, Bartlett, Stafford, Ivester, Harkey, Townsend, Hartman, Fisher, A. Matheny, Payseur, Dellinger, Murray. Fifth Row: Bingham, Stewart, McMichael, Duncan, Carter, Stephenson, Brooks, Toole, Ritchie, Osborne. Campus Life Club Members Gain Inspiration, Have Fun Campus Life, a very inspiring club, endeavored to make the students aware of things needed to make them well-rounded adults. Studying the mental, spiritual, social, and physical properties of life, the clubbists learned of the Balanced Life. The only qualification for membership was being a Christian. Besides the weekly club meeting, an area-wide Campus Action Time was held in the Johnston Memorial YMCA. During the weekly Campus Life club meeting, members brave the rain as they enjoy a game of “Volkswagen Pack.” 48 Tom Elliott, Campus Life Club adviser, leads a discussion on “Students’ Attitude Toward School” in a weekly meeting. Playing games at an impact meeting, Johnny Hargett laughs as Jo Ann Morris tries to put on his shoes. Club Celebrates Halloween In Local Childrens’ Ward During the course of the year, clubs did many things for the betterment of the school. In this respect the Bible Club was no different. Clubbists, during the Halloween holidays, went to a local hospital to visit a children’s ward to help make their days in the hospital a bit happier. Not only did they give a party, but they also dressed in costumes for the children’s amusement. Membership was open to anybody who wanted to serve his fellow man. Also, the club colaborated with the chaplains during Christmas in the making and distributing of food baskets. Tommy Osborne responds to a question while displaying one of the head coverings worn by men in the Holy Land. Mrs. Teague, Bible Club adviser, shows slides of her trip to the Holy Land at one of the monthly meetings. First Row: Adviser Teague, Robinette, Motter, treasurer Matheny, secretary Beckham, vice-president Helms, president Moore. Second Row: C. Kettey, S. Kelley, Bumgarner, Balowsky, Sills, Hood, Summerville. Third Row: Price, Beaty, Wilkinson, Hornbuckle, A. Matheny, Wellman, McMillan. Fourth Row: Daniels, Stevenson, Powell, Sloan, Cunningham, Osborne. Fifth Ro w: Abercrombie, Brooks, Townsend, Paige, Southers, Miller. 49 Jean Freeman serves punch to Miss Beatty at the Citizenship Day Tea sponsored by F.H.A. in honor of the teachers. Mrs. Mabel Phifer speaks to interested students on the many career opportunities in the field of home economics. Future Homemakers of America met monthly to promote a growing appreciation of the joys of homemaking. Any girl with one year of home economics was eligible for club membership. Honoring faculty members, a Citizenship Day Tea was the first club project. Clubbists also participated in the district F.H.A. rally at Myers Park High School. The annual mother-daughter banquet highlighted the club ' s activities. FHA Members Welcome Staff with Citizenship Day Tea First Row: Hornbuckle, Brown, Flagler, M. Bizzell, Hood, treasurer He ath, vice-president Helms, president Henderson, secretary Pickier, adviser Ross. Second Row: McMillan, Alvis, Flowers, Gilbert, Holder, Wilson, Whitley, Howie, Dees, Mingus, Hagler, Moore, Crowder. Third Row: Wellman, Bartlett, Walker, Shaw, Hammond, Summerville, Suttle, Hill, Murray, Gayle, Glines, Bolick. Fourth Row: Wylie, Snipes, Lanier, Cooley, Stowe, Buchanan, Long, Johnson, Gibbs, T. Gulledge, B. Gulledge, L. Bizzell. Fifth Row: Ross, Dixon, Diggs, Cobb, Nelson, Tweed, Moore, Freeman, Hudson, Rhyne, Gunnells, Seagle. 50 FFA Club Gains Knowledge by Maintaining Greenhouse First Row: Adviser Drye, president Houston, vice president Tinker, secretary Haskett, treasurer Elders, sentinel Thompson, reporter Young, Hood. Second Row: Gunnells, Price, Whicker, Hart, Beckham, Bolynn, Osborne, Anderson, adviser Wynn. Third Row: Small, Hawfield, Jones, Griffin, Lee, Mullis. Fourth Row: Stogner, H. Smith, Southers, M. Smith, York, Davis, Walker, King. F.F.A. members Jones, Houston, and Haskett carefully water tomato seedlings while maintaining the greenhouse. Promoting school and community activities and encouraging interest in an agricultural occupation, the forty six members of Future Farmers of America reached their main goals. Through various forestry, land and livestock judgings, the club members learned many agricultural techniques. Being enrolled in a vocational agricultural course, these students put their know¬ ledge into action by assisting in the maintenance of the greenhouse and shop. Fulfillingherduties as an F.F.A. member, Irene Price applies agricultural techniques as she cares for plants. 51 First Row: Adviser McLanahan, Massey, Plexico, president Abernathy, Parr, Gunnells, Spears. Fourth Row: Abercrombie, Heffner, Sloan, vice president Pittman, secretary-treasurer Bizzell. Second Row: Cordell, Morrison. C. Kelly, Gray, Small, S. Kelly, Kidd. Third Row: Wentzel, Barr, Huggins, Amateur Artists Sponsor S dewalk Art Show in Spring The Art Club informed interested students of the oppor¬ tunities in the field of art. Meeting twice a month, the members discussed various art eras and viewed slides. Enjoying the beauty of various art forms, the club made visits to the Mint Museum and college art departments. In the spring the amateur artists held their annual sidewalk sale, displaying the art work of all interested students. The members, also, joined with art clubs from other schools in painting the fence around an unsightly construction area on Fourth Street. Carefully working on their paintings, F. Seay, R. Jenkins, and M. Kiker prepare work to send to Latin America. 52 After many hours of work, Pittman nears the end of her hanging stichery to be displayed at the sidewalk sale. Fine Arts Club Creates Interest in Music, Art, Drama Debi Kenley and Lynn Moore prepare to read a passage by Robert Browning during a meeting of the Fine Arts Club. Enhancing students appreciation of music, art, and drama was a purpose of the Fine Arts Club. These clubbists were drawn together by their mutual interest in the Arts. During their monthly meetings, clubbists augmented their knowledge of newest innovations in literature, music, and drama through performing skits, reading poetry, or playing music. Since the only qualification for membership was a desire to explore the arts, many students were eligible for the membership. Although the club did not choose goals that were very evident in serving the school or the community, the clubbists performed a service through their enlightening of the students in the area of art thus evidently causing community enrichment through the fine arts. Portraying a mannequin, Lee McDonald demonstrates a fine point of dramatics during a Fine Arts meeting. First Row: Publicity manager Richardson, secretary-treasurer Moore, president McDonald, vice president Kenley, Seay, Wright, Motter. Second Row: Lowe, White, Hammond, Heywood, Massey, Plexico, Kidd. Third Row: Adviser Mahaffey, Raborn, Bare, Yarbrough, Pearson, Spear, Berry. Fourth Row: Bolick, Parr, Blanchette, Alley, Huggins, Langford. Fifth Row: Roth, Harris, Dodson, Plummer, Heffner, Mullis, Mullen, Lopez. First Row: Wilkinson, White, Holder, Moore, Schoettle, secretary Horky, vice president Thompson, president Sadler, treasurer Abernathy, Killian, Crowder, K. Goss, Liffrig, adviser Holland, adviser Cline. Second Row: Gray, Flowers, Cox, Hamm, Mozeley, Boone, Underwood, Sigmon, Powell, Jones, Lanier, B. Goss, Hammond, Hix. Third Row: Avent, Latham, Hutchinson, D. Williams, Gathings, Wentzel, Kinneth, Reynolds, Owens, Moore, Huggins, Stokes, P. Clark, Spencer, Marks. Fourth Row: Ross, Lyerly, Overbeck, Townsend, Brabenec, Booker, M. Williams. P. McCall, Tadlock, Cobb, Hill, Suttle, Bolick. Fifth Row: Easterling, Dixon, Snipes, Alvis, Lackey, Gibson, Glines, Briggs, Richardson, Rhyne, Cashion, Bostian, Welfare, Pearson, M. Williams. Sixth Row: E. McCall, Pierce. Young. L. Clark, Leatherman, Osborne, Randall. Pickier, Lane, Bradley, Burgin, Godfrey, Lockler, Hallman. French Club Members Attend Mardi Gras in February Debbie Thompson prepares the slide projector used by Myers Park student Chip Hope during a French Club meeting. All students interested in the language, customs, and people of France were invited to join the French Club. Guest speakers included Myers Park student Chip Hope, a summer exchange student to France, and Brenda Sadler, who showed slides taken during her trip to Norway. Club members were also ente rtained at the annual French Club banquet in February. As the club project, members helped raise funds for the summer exchange student program. Brenda Sadler and Debbie Thompson make red valentine decorations for the French Club banquet held in February. 54 Latin Club Members Don Togas for February Banquet To learn more of the ancient Roman civilization, many Latin students participated in the Latin Club. Larry Bostian showed slides of Rome, Italy, and the ancient roads and ruins. Maria Armendariz, a fifth year Latin student, greatly contributed to the club’s knowledge of our Roman heritage by presenting special programs. The most entertaining of all activities was the cena Latina at which all Latin Classes presented a skit while members ate and dressed as the Romans once did. Relating timeless tales of mythology, president Lucia Tompkins addresses the attentive club members at a meeting. Club member Mike Thomason prepares to model his toga to be worn for the annual Latin banquet held in February. Larry Bostain acquaints clubbers with ancient and modern Rome while viewing slides of his recent trip to Italy. First Row: Gibson, Springs, Davis, Williams, secretary-treasurer Ed¬ wards, vice president Newnam, president Tompkins, Sisk, adviser Holland. Second Row: Byrum, Stowe, Winstead, Clark, Gillespie, Logan, Burgess, Dellinger. ThirdRow: Burleson, Huffstickler, McCall, Thomason, Wright, Spencer, Cline. Fourth Row: Plummer, Stephenson, Bostian, Brooks, McDaniel, Bullock, Hallman. 55 First Row: McClure, Diggs, Nance, Byrum, president McDonald, treasurer Bass, secretary Mullen, vice president Byers, King. Second Row: adviser Phillips, Gilbert, Kistler, Sutton, Sloan, Vaughn, Judson, Randall, Jones, Linsey, Berry, adviser Hartley. Third Row: Prince, Raborn, Wright, Messer, Locklear, Gaillard, Gayle, White, Kenley. Fourth Row: Barnes, Brotherton, Huffman, Edwards, Pittman, Long, Allred, Sipe. Fifth Row: Hager, Durham, McMicheal, Sloan, McCall, Coward, Rindon, Mitchell. Sixth Row: Alexander, Ritchie, Quick, Aderholt, Bostian, Graham, Underwood. Seventh Row: Plummer, Bingham, Davis, Gulledge, Sum¬ merville, Talbert, Heffner. As Club Project, Spanish Clubbists Form Soccer Team D. Durham contemplates sampling a cookie while W. Messer brings in refreshments before the start of the fiesta. 56 Wanting to achieve goals different from other club goals, the Spanish Club formed a soccer team. This team played area schools and caused a new interest to be taken in the club. Clubbists not only accomplished this goal, but also made Maria Armendariz an honorary member. A fiesta concluded their fun-filled and active year. Maria Armendariz, an honorary member, enjoys the refreshments at the annual fiesta sponsored by the Spanish Club. Science Club Initiates Interest in March Science Fair Science Gub member Marie Floyd makes final calculations on her project for the Science Fair held in late March. Science Club president Larry Bostian explains the meaning of each symbol on the club seal. Broadening their interests in the field of science, members of the science club gained knowledge through participation in group projects. Field trips to Allen Steam Plant and Cowans Ford Dam helped students to understand the mechanics of electricity. Films concerning the organs and systems of the body and their functions and the effects of smoking on the body informed members further. Sponsoring their major project in the spring, the Science Fair was held in March. First Row: Bridges, Hartman, Petty, treasurer Horky, secretary Gillespie, president L. Bostian, vice president Young, Powell, Holder. Second Row: Townsend, Gupton, Mullis, Watson, Wilcox, Floyd, Wilson, Hood. Third Row: McClure, Cudd, Griffin, Hatley, Osborne, Hamm, Hill, Marks. Fourth Row: Caldwell, Bingham, Davis, Schroeder, Sterreth, G. Bostian. Diggs, Suttle, adviser Slaughter. Fifth Row: Dodson, Osborne, Van Malssen, Beam, Cash, Brooks, Coggin, Mitchell, Moseley. 57 First Row: Adviser Cardell, Hunter, Etheridge, Hammond, president Wingate, Miller, Jackson, Dowdle, Wilson, Pierce, Floyd. Fifth Row: Lucky, vice president Moore, secretary Brown, treasurer Hager, editor Benson, McCullough, Jones, Suddreth, Hedrick, Collins, Reynolds, Mullis, Owens, adviser Gant. Second Row: Adviser Hintz, Horne, Cope, Simpson, Townsend, Cambell, Entzminger. Sixth Row: Lee, Lowe, Parr, Poston, Godfrey, Birch, Efrid, Huffstickler, .Berry, Porter, adviser Entrekin, Macomber, Hill, Bragg, Beatty, McGee, Byrd. Seventh Row: Nance. Third Row: Adviser Smith, Pearson, Montgomery, Starnes, Burch, Garver, Stikeleather, Gillespie, Wesson, Whicker, Warren, Merritt, Kelly, Fraby, Black, Smith, Collins, Ferrel. Fourth Row: Rubright, Hilton, Willocks, Ware, Watkins. VICA Project Takes First Place at Mecklenburg Fair Students in V.I.C.A. were active in attaining their goal of preparing themselves for leadership in the world of labor. Members of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America helped construct a display which won first place in the Mecklenburg Fair. Being enrolled in a trade and industrial educational course was the only requirement needed to attend the monthly meetings and special programs by guest speakers. Darrell Kidd adds finishing touches to “Allen Wrench,” one of West’s V.I.C.A. projects for the district contest. Jerry Entrekin interprets his safety project which won third place in the V.I.C.A. district contest at Independence. 58 Moore Becomes President of County DECA Chapter J. Price and J. McEntire, Student of the Year winners, watch as Moore, DECA president, places award in showcase. Vickie Underwood demonstrates her product, shoecleaner, to the class with assistance from class member Ted Joy. Providing opportunities for leadership development, the Distributive Education Club of America met monthly. The club strove to stimulate the professional growtn of club members entering the fields of marketing and distribution. DECA sponsored a Parents’ Night banquet and attended the District Leadership Conference and the State Leadership Con¬ ference in Raleigh. Enrollment in a distributive education class was the only requirement for membership. First Row: Adviser Beaty, Hill, corresponding secretary Hudson, his¬ torian Aderholt, secretary Carson, promotion manager Rhom, parlia¬ mentarian Sain, treasurer Price, vice president Joy, editor Morgan, adviser Harden. Second Row: Kinley, Cochran, Truesdale, Brunk, Deese, Reid, Hudson, Campfield, Eller, Dye. Third Row: Owens, Underwood, Ther- rell, L. Martin, B. Martin, Ramsey, Houser, McEntire, Freeman, Fincher, Griggs. Fourth Row: Allen, Luddy, Ritch, McGee, Fox, Blanton, Kinley, Luckey, Edwards, Osborn. Fifth Row: Hager, Wingate, Brown, Mc¬ Kenzie, McClure, Deese, Eppes, Norman, Stiwalt, Connelly. 59 COO Prepares Students for Jobs in Business World Being enrolled in the Cooperative Office Occupation pro¬ gram. C.O.O. club members met monthly. Special guests spoke on economics, electronic controls, and grooming. Compiling, printing, and distributing the P.T.A. Handbook was the club’s major project. Members also mimeographed all P.T.A. materials and assembled a vocational interest booklet for juniors and sophomores. C.O.O. club member Cleo Cathey assembles P.T.A. Handbooks during class as one of the club’s major yearly projects. First Row: Reporter Cavin, Shouse, Stikeleather, secretary-treasurer Hudson, vice president Sigmon, President Lybrand, adviser Fisher. Second Row: Cathey, Greene, Mozeley, Moody, Wright, Young, Swagger, Club president L. Lybrand presents Mrs. Foster with a check for interest gained on Wright-Foster Scholarship fund. Bowman. Third Row: Currie, Hastedt, Neville, Morrison, Dennard, McMillan, Black. 60 First Row: Program chairman Brown, treasurer Biggers, vice president Flowers, reporter Helms, secretary Hunter, Hornbuckle, president Bum¬ garner, Beckham, Motter. Second Row: Adviser Hinkle, Beck, Hagler, McGill, Blue, Heywood, V. Black, Mingus, Bandy. Third Row: Snipes, Bartlett, Hafford, Winstead, Hux, Vincent, Aldridge, Sheets, Black, Dees. Fourth Row: Balowsky, Deese, Dellinger, Anderson, Whitaker, Cochrane, Crocker, Gaillard. Club Members Take Presents to Hospitalized Children To learn more of business and secretarial techniques, many business students joined the Commercial Club. Guest speakers helped to promote student and community interest through relating their ideas at the monthly meetings. At Christmas the club took toys to the pediatrics ward at Presbyterian Hospital. By maintaining a bulletin board in the hall, the clubbers informed all students of the opportunities in the Commercial Department. Viola Black wraps presents which will be taken to the childrens’ ward at Presbyterian Hospital during Christmas. Fulfilling a duty of the Commercial Club, members Robin Bartlett and Jeannie Staffard create a bulletin board. First Row: Adviser Teague, Winstead, president Duncan, treasurer McCall, secretary Hatley, vice president King, Sutton, Norwood, Am¬ mons. Second Row: Chavis, Johnson, Balowsky, Matheny, Moore, Wilkins, Payne, Floyd. Third Row: Price, Dellinger, Sills, Crocker, Cox, Black, Hill. Fourth Row: Martin, Moore, Shealy, Sipe, Hux, Berry, Smith, Benjamin. Fifth Row: Helton, James, Bostian, Crowl, Wingate, Rutledge, Sadler. Chaplains Make Food Baskets for Needy at Christmas Glen Deese and Dean Dellinger carry a food basket into the gym as a finale for the mus ical program at Christmas. 62 Serving West for the second year, the homeroom chaplains gave devotions over the intercom system each morning to start the day with a few inspiring thoughts. Meeting irregularly and for special occasions, the chaplains undertook many small projects, often colaborating with the Bible Club. At Christmas the chaplains co-sponsored a food drive for needy families and institutions. Under the chaplains direction each homeroom decorated and filled a box containing food which was presented during a student assembly. Penni McCall, fulfilling position as homeroom chaplain, attempts to inspire students through offering morning devotion. National Honor Society Inducts Thirty Worthy Students Honor Society member Cheri Sherrill and new inductee Teresa King enjoy their dinner at the Gondola Restaurant. Serving as members in the National Honor Society, forty-five Juniors and Seniors displayed qualities of scholarship, leader¬ ship, service, and character. Maintaining an academic record in the top three percent of all students, the honorary members served the school in many ways, including sponsoring a dinner and an assembly to induct new members and revising the school handbook. Taking part in the Honor Society induction ceremony, Carol Welfare signs the roll book before lighting her candle. First Row: Treasurer Gupton, vice president Easterling, president Springs, Black, Sadler. Third Row: Sills, Moseley, Taylor, Tompkins. Edwards, secretary Abernathy, Navy. Second Row: Floyd, Sloan, 63 First Row: Navey, Thompson, treasurer Suttle, president Henderson, Row: Welfare, Long, Gayle, Springs, Spear, Hill, Liffrig. Fourth Row: M. secretary Spencer, vice president Townsend, Stokes. Second Row: Tweed, Overbeck, Underwood, Hammond, Sipe, Tucker, Latham. Manning, Lanier, D. Tweed, Mauney, Wright, Black, Hix, Logan. Third FTA Club Members Attend Workshop on Career Day Programs planned to help prospective teachers were of main interest to members of the Future Teachers of America. In the fall clubbists attended Career’s Day at the University of North Carolina. Members also took stockings to children in Pres¬ byterian Hospital and held a panel discussion on North Carolina colleges. An interest in the teaching profession was the only requirement for membership in the F.T.A. Barbara Sipe and Patty Spencer make stockings which they are taking to children in Presbyterian Hospital. Night school director Mr. Cherry discusses the possibility of a nursery operated by F.T.A. with Debbie Townsend. 64 Dionysus’ Disciples Stage Plays for Educational TV Dramatists D. Mullen, L. McDonald, and M. Tadlock portray the final dramatic scenes in Arsenic and Old Lace. Drama teacher Mr. Mehaffey skillfully applies Facelia Seay’s make up before a presentation of Arsenic and Old Lace. Broadening their knowledge of dramatics, members of the Dionysus’ Disciples expanded their interests to include all types of theatrical literature. While giving members practical experi- nence in acting, the group produced several plays. Two major productions, Arsenic and Old Lace and Beyond the Horizon, provided entertainment for the students and the community. Drama club members also participated in the Festival in the Park and taped Everyman to be presented on educational television. Climaxing an exciting year, outstanding dramatists were honored at the annual awards banquet. First Row: Bare, Smith, publicity chairman Womack, Tompkins, treasur¬ er Raborn, vice president Plummer, secretary Kenley, president Mc¬ Donald, Plexico. Second Row: Seay, Eller, Belk, Heywood, Davis, Kidd, Spear, Massey, adviser Mehaffey. Third Row: Burgess, Richardson, Cook, Tadlock, Godfrey, Yarbrough, Moore. Fourth Row: Mullen, Heffner, Dodson, Faber, Mullis, Langford. 65 First Row: Beckham, Van Malssen, McDaniels, Faile, Plummer, Beatty, McAleer, McGee, Walker, Starnes, Blair, Hinson, Brock, Mull, Mauldwin, Grist. Second Row: Abernathy, Bass, Black, J. McCullen, Summerville, B. McCullen, Hilewitz, Beaty, Calameris, Watson, Bradshaw, Cherry, Davis, Powell, Rowe, Fox, Langford. Third Row: Elders , Aderholt, Jarrett, Dotson, Pearson, Moore, McCall, Helms, Wilson, McCullough, Randall, Thompson, Millner, James, Holt, Swain, Burgin, Latour, Boone, Cox. Varsity Football Team Ends Season With 7-2-1 Record Sparked by enthusiastic play, the Indians finished the season with the best record ever for a West football team. These victories did not come easily with several being called upsets. Coach Clyde Peek was especially happy with the 21—20 victory over a strong South team. Tenacious lineman Doug Starnes, and elusive halfback Paul Millner were named to the All-Mecklenburg County football team. Varsity coaches selected outstanding players from the games, and the winners received beautiful trophies. Recipients in the game against Hunter Huss included Carl McCullough, Doug Starnes, Keith Beatty, and David McGee. Outstanding players of the North game were Jimmy Blair, Mike Fox, Randy Walker, and Baron Beckham. In the opening game of the season, the Tribe defeated Harding for the second straight year. Vicious defense sparked West to the 18—0 victory. Baron Beckham threw two scoring passes of 78 and 32 yards and ran the other touchdown. With West trailing East 14—13 late in the fourth quarter, Billy Faile intercepted an Eagle pass on the West one yard line and returned it to the fourteen. A 51 yard pass to Randy Walker set up the winning score by David McGee. Behind the strong blocking of guards Jack Watson and Steve Hinson, West rallied past Hunter Huss 26—7. Tackle Doug Starnes caught a six yard pass on a tackle elligible play for the final touchdown. Seniors Mike James and Randy Walker pause for a brief drink of water before they return to action against Harding. Agile halfback Paul Millner eludes South’s defensive end as tackle Doug Starnes runs downfield to block. 66 Paul Millner is pulled out of bounds by a Harding defender after sweeping around right end for hard-earned yardage. SCOREBOARD West 18 .Harding 0 West 13 Hickory 13 West 20 East 14 West 0 Ashley 25 West 26 .Hunter Huss 7 West 13 .North 20 West 28 .Second Ward 19 West 22 Olympic 12 West 21 South 20 West 21 .Myers Park 14 Quarterback Mark McDaniel executes a crushing block as he leads interference for right halfback James Davis. Ecstacy breaks out at Memorial Stadium after fullback David McGee scores the winning touchdown against East. The touchdown climaxes an 86-yard drive and hands the Indians a 20-14 victory. 67 Junior Varsity Ends Season with Win Against Sabres Warring Indian quarterback Eddie Sadler gains yardage against the Green Wave of Ashley in a junior varsity thriller. Arthur Blue shows varsity skills as he skirts around right end and heads downfield with a defender on his back. First Row: R. Wingate, L. Mintz, J. Wingate, G. Bennett, A. Blue, J. Zeigler, B. Rutledge, E. Sadler, D. Toney, D. Latour, R. Bell, K. Whitley, M. Alvis. Second Row: C. Brooks, G. Rackley, S. Lethcoe, G. Clark, J. Thompson, R. Spadicinni, J. Sadler, C. Locklear, D. Johnson, J. Beal, J. Junior Varsity quarterback Eddie Sadler bootlegs around to left end during a home game against the East Eagles. Utilizing a strong defense, the junior varsity football team compiled a record of three wins against three losses and three ties. The tough defense enabled the Tribe to win the three games. The first game of the season was a 6-6 hard fought deadlock against the Mustangs of Myers Park. Scoreless ties resulted in the games against the Harding Rams and the North Rebels. A 13-7 defeat of the South Mecklenburg Sabres proved to be the most thrilling win of the season. Other victories were against the East Eagles, 21-7 and the Huskies of Hunter Huss, 26-0. Captain Bruce Ruthledge led the team on both offense and defense. Alternate captains Eddie Sadler and James Zeigler also played outstanding ball. Deal, J. Jowers, B. Lawson. Third Row: R. Johnson, J. Thompson, G. Daniel, D. Ritchie, D. Stephenson, D. Parks, J. Paxton, R. Butler, E. Broome, E. Brown, R. Nance, E. Wells, E. Grist, K. Horky. 68 First Row: Albert Forte, Pat Payne, Steve Moore, Terry Taylor, Jimmy Dean Dellinger, David Helms, Larry Clark, Roy Daniels, Pete Goins, Tim Gray, Johnny Leatherman, Lenny Bullock, Keith Bishop. Second Row: Loftin, Howard Starnes, Donny McClure, Wayne Morris. Harriers Mark Good Season, Finish Seventh in State Indian harriers show their winning ability that gave them their first win of the season at West Charlotte High. Two West Charlotte runners challenge seniors Terry Taylor and Steve Moore during West’s first cross country meet. Built around extremely dedicated runners, the cross country team was one of the best ever to run at West. Only two teams consistently finished ahead of them - Myers Park, the state champs and South, which finished third in the state tourna¬ ment. Competing in their first meet of the season, the Indians finished first with 37 points. In the next two meets, the harriers finished second behind Myers Park, and later behind South. The tribe scored 39 points and placed first in a five team meet at West Charlotte. Concluding their regular season, the Indians finished in first place scoring 42 points. Following the regular season, the Indians finished fourth in the 4-A Conference tournament. The Indians then finished third in the Western Sectional meet. Steve Moore continued to be the number one runner for the second straight year. Another outstanding runner was Johnny Leatherman who showed marked improvement. Three West Indians set the pace as they top the final hill ahead of the second place Trojans in a cross country meet. Cheerleaders Demonstrate Sportsmanship During Games In the spring each girl who wanted to become a cheerleader had to be approved by the faculty and fellow students. Each candidate was checked for their scholastic ability, school spirit, and character. Each of the candidates had to perform before the student body as an individual, in a group of three, and in a group of six. Nine were chosen by the students to become cheerleaders with Elicia Lowe chosen as head cheerleader. Under the supervision of Miss Phillips, the cheerleaders learned the fundamentals of good cheering. Each cheerleader was responsible for being at all football and basketball games to lead the cheering and show good sportsmanship. Through the cheerleader’s efforts, the students attending athletic events were able to grasp a deeper feeling of school spirit. During halftime, varsity cheerleaders move out to the center of the court to keep the Indians’ spirit ridin’ high. Cheerleading requires good timing and agility which is demonstrated by sophomore cheerleader Debbie Robertson. Varsity: Debbie Gibson, Roberta Killian, Carolyn Beck, Robbie Wylie, Elicia Lowe, Nancy Easterling, Elaine Ross, Chris Edwards, Cathy Goss. 70 Junior varisty: Lou Ann Bizzell, Joan Brookshire, Debbie Robertson, Suzanne Price, Debbie Cashion. Nancy Easterling pauses a moment to watch the Indians execute a play during a football game at Memorial Stadium. Cheerleaders Debbie Robertson, Lou Ann Bizzell, and Debbie Cashion help promote school spirit during halftime. Before the game against Huss, the varsity cheerleaders get the West supporters cheering by spelling I-N-D-I-A-N-S. 72 73 Along with other members, Viola Black helps clean the Student Council room as part of winter activities. Unaware that winter would arrive so soon, students make their way to class enjoying the early November snow. Students’ Activities Verify Presence of Winter Season Creating the yuletide spirit, a large tree, decorated in maroon and white, towers over students in the cafeteria. During lunch, Jack Watson, dressed as a girl, presents a skit for Student Council to advertise the Christmas dance. HI Supporting the basketball team to their fullest, enthusiastic Indian spectators rise to cheer the battle cry, as the Tribe scores a basket against its c hief rivals, the Mustangs of Myers Park High School. True Indian Spirit Exceeds with Coming Winter Months Senior Dave Faber boosts school spirit at the Harding pep rally by portraying “Mr. Sole-Man,” a basketball scout. Before the Harding-West game, George Beam takes a practice lay up shot as part of warm up drills with the team. PftINCCSS VEST MECKLEf Beginning the festive Christmas season was the annual Carrousel Parade. This year’s parade, held on November 28, Thanksgiving Day, proved to be a very special event since parts of it were televised nationwide. West was proudly represented in the parade by the marching band, the 1968-69 princess Cathy Raborn, the 1967—68 princess Linda Rothwell who reigned as queen of the Carrousel. Stopping at the square in Charlotte, the band danced the Teaberry Shuffle while thousands of spectators watched. The band displayed true creativity in the preformance they gave while marching for the 1 Vi miles. Representing West as Carrousel Princess, radiant Cathy Raborn waves to fellow Indians and eager spectators. After being crowned Carrousel Queen, Linda Rothwell made her acceptance speech to the audience at the White House Inn. Princess Cathy Raborn Represents Tribe in Carrousel Doing a dance routine Debbie Keistler, Sandy Hudson, Lane Abernathy, Sharon Brooks, Donna Crisp, and Janet Gray lead the band for Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade which was televised nationally on Thanksgiving Day. 76 National Honor Society Holds Kidnap Party at Gondola Excelling in several phases of school life, many students received special recognition for their scholastic accomplish¬ ments. Twenty-five juniors and five seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society. These students were evaluated in scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and service. Five students competed for the Morehead Scholarship which is given by the University of North Carolina. Of these five students, Larry Bostian was named a district finalist. Scholastic ability and extracurricular activities were the basis of selection for this scholarship. Newly elected members, T. King, D. Duncan, J. Blackwelder, await their induction into the National Honor Society. Fulfilling her duties as president of the Honor Society, Chris Edwards presides over the induction ceremony. Larry Bostian, district finalist for Morehead Scholarship, pauses in the guidance office to scan college handbooks. Members of the National Honor Society enjoyed an evening of socializing at the annual kidnap party for inductees. 77 “Visions of Sugarplums” Turn Special Dreams into Reality Looking at her notes, Mrs. Felker makes the final decision on the first place door decoration in the secular division. During the intermission at the dance, Joy Bradley and Sandy Hudson are announced as Junior beauties. Sophomore beauties, P. Goodson and L. Bizzell await the presentation of other beauties at the Christmas dance. 78 with Beauties, Miss Tomahawk Students created the Christmas spirit throughout the school during the week prior to the holidays. Activities started with the annual door decoration contest sponsored by the House and Grounds Committee. Three prizes were awarded to homerooms in both secular and religious catagories. Captivating the festivities of the week was the Christmas dance which was sponsored by the Social Committee. Held December 19, the dance carried the theme “Visions of Sugarplums.” Guest enjoyed and danced to music presented by the Catalinas. Special intermission events highlighted the dance. Class beauties and Miss Tomahawk were presented to students. Both Sophomore and Junior classes selected two representatives, while Seniors chose five. From the five seniors, Jack Knight, a prominent television and radio announcer, chose Miss Toma¬ hawk. His selection was based on the most photogenic girl. At the Christmas dance, Bill Gupton editor of the annual, crowns senior beauty Roberta Killian as Miss Tomahawk. N. Easterling, C. Springs, R. Killian, J. Rogers, and C. Raborn anxiously await the announcement of Miss Tomahawk. Capturing the current sound of popular music, a well known Charlotte band, the Catalinas, furnished musical entertainment for guests at the annual Christmas dance held on Decembei 19 in the cafeteria. 79 Juniors Junior Class officers Robbie Wylie, vice-president, and Gary Lane, president, casually discuss plans for the class. Class officers Debbie Durham, secretary, and Donna Crisp, treasurer, record the card sales of junior homerooms. Juniors Wayne Morris and Rick Osborne take full advantage of P.S.A.T. which is given to juniors in late October. Beginning the 1968—69 school year, the juniors immediately became involved in a variety of school activities, both scholastic and extracurricular. Impressed with the realization that gradua¬ tion from high school was in sight, juniors worked diligently to prepare for the future. Selling Christmas cards to finance the Junior-Senior Prom was the first order of business for the junior class. Under the direction of Mr. Schrum, sales began in the early fall and ended several weeks before Christmas. Election of Class Best Citizen and Junior Class Beauties highlighted the juniors’ fall and winter season. After receiving PSAT scores, juniors used the results to guide them in planning the courses to take in their senior year. Through the C.E.S.P., juniors were offered the opportunity to spend the summer abroad. Aided by Mrs. Avery and other junior teachers, the junior class presented the Junior-Senior Prom in the early spring. For scholastic achievement and leadership ability, several outstanding juniors were tapped into the National Honor Society and the Key Club. The thrill of being measured for class rings coupled with the prospect of becoming seniors inspired the juniors to look forward to their last year. 80 Juniors Walter Abernathy Dennis Aderholt Rhonda Aldridge Sam Alexander Andy Allen Mike Allison Peg Allred Nancy Alsop Martha Alvis Blain Alwran Andy Anderson Dixon Armstrong Larry Arthur Charlie Atwell Susan Austin Jimmy Lee Auten Kathy Auten Truett Auten Schrum Directs Christmas Card Sales for Junior Class Debbie Avant Bobby Bailey Janice Baker Pam Bandy Robin Bartlett Craig Beasley Pam Beaty Pat Beaty Carolyn Beck Joyce Belk Roger Bennett Kenny Benson Debbie Berry Debra Black Dennis Black Ernie Black Rusty Black Avon Blackman 8 Juniors Betty Jean Blackmon Jerry Blackwelder Jimmy Blair Jane Blanchette Richard Blanks Beth Blanton After the chaos of scurrying to the cafeteria Juniors Sharon Cathey, Charlotte Murray, Debbie Durham, and Brenda Garmon enjoy pleasant conversation while Junior Class Honors Upperclassmen with Exciting Evening Herby Blythe John Bolick Emilie Booker Ronnie Boswell Janell Brabenec Joy Bradley Randy Bradshaw Gary Bridges Jimmy Bridges Bruce Briggs Joe Brigman Horace Broome Jerry Brown Jackie Bryant Vickie Buchanan Lenny Bullock Renee Burch Kathy Burgess 82 Juniors lunch. A welcomed break, lunch affords an opportunity for socializing with Jimmy Burgin Barry Burleson Larry Burleson Elaine Byrum Dan Caldwell Larry Caldwell Food, Music, Amusement at Annual Junior-Senior Prom Joyce Canup Pam Carter Ricky Carter Sharon Cathey Gloria Chambers Harold Cherry Phyllis Christenbury Howard Clark Pam Clark Ray Clark Ricky Clement Debbie Cline Paula Cline Kathy Cobb Demerice Cochran Debbie Cochrane Tim Collins Marie Cooley 83 Juniors Mike Cooper Wesley Cooper David Council Dale Cousar Lib Cox Ronny Craig Donna Crisp Terry Curtis Janice Davidson James Davis Marcia Davis Mike Davis Students Strive to Increase Knowledge of Their Heritage, Linda Deese Ronnie Deese Alice Dellinger Bill Dellinger Kathy Dellinger Linda Diggs Pam Dillon Donna Dixon Randy Dixon Ricky Donat Elaine Dover David Duncan 84 Juniors Debbie Duncan Debbie Durham Sandy Eidson Robbie Elders Bruce Eller Rhonda Eller Jerry Entrekin Fred Entzminger Debbie Ervin Kenneth Eudy Marie Ferrell Jean Fezette Government Through United States History Team Teaching Angela Fincher Jan Fisher Pat Flowers David Floyd Diane Forte Michael Fox Jimmy Fraley Shirby Frazier Linda Freeman Wanda Funderburke Gloria Gamble Mike Gardner Brenda Garmon Gayle Garren Russell Garris Kenny Gibbs Darlene Gibson Deborah Gibson Joey Gibson Randy Gilbert Terry Gilbert Bruce Gillenwater Chris Glines Larry Godfrey 85 Juniors Brenda Goss Cathy Goulding Billy Graham Curtis Graham Barry Grant Janice Greene Jimmy Griffen Linda Griffen Lews Guignard Ronald Gulledge William Gwinn Gene Hager Designated as Class Officers, Gary Lane, Robbie Wylie, Perry Hager Martha Hains Marie Hall Sandra Harkey Janet Harrell Janet Harrill Bobby Harrison Rita Harrison Frank Hart Ann Hartman Terre Hatley Peggy Hawfield Reed Hawkins Thomas Hayes Allen Heath Emily Hedden Michael Hedden Max Hedrick Bobby Helms Marsha Helms Vickie Helms Steve Helton Sharon Henderson Vickie Hepler 86 Juniors Betty High Harry Hilewitz David Hill Judy Hill Linda Hix Randy Hoffman Terri Holbert Berita Holder Wes Holt Harry Hoover Steve Horne Kathy Houser Debbie Durham, Donna Crisp, Serve as Zealous Leaders Randy Houser Charlie Howard Kathy Hudson Leon Hudson Sandy Hudson Euvaughn Huffstetler Doug Huffstickler Jimmie Huggins Karen Hughes Ronny Hughes Gaye Huneycutt Marsha Hunt Ricky Hunter Patti Hutchinson Daphne Hux Danny Ingle Paulette Jackson Sammy Jarrett Cathy Johnson Phillip Johnson Denise Jones Tommy Jones Billy Joy Debbie Keistler 87 Juniors Kathy Keistler Bobby Kelly Darrell Kidd Kristy Kidd Clark Killough Teresa King Juniors Strengthen Their Knowledge of English Language Jimmy Kinley Judy Kinley Terry Kinley Donna Kirby Glenn Kiser Steve Kiser Jan Lackey Gary Lane Rick Langford Jan Lanier Jeannie Latham Liz Lawing Regina Lawing Larry Laye Tommy Liles Martha Lineberger Freida Litaker Steve Lockman 88 Juniors Gayle Long Guy Lopez Linda Love Bubba Lowe Judy Luckey Dale Lucky Kathy Lucky Elaine Lyerly Sandra Lynn Linda Maline Donna Manning Carl Martin Elaine Massey Lee Massey Marty Mauldwin Wanda Mauney Daryl McCall Norva McCall Studying Varied Phases of Grammar, Literature, Drama Penni McCall Olivia McCauley Londell McClary Mike McClure Buddy McCorkle Gary McCorkle Jerry McCullen Whitey McCullen Janis McCullough Pat McCullough Mark McDaniel Mike McDaniel Debbi McGill Linda McGinnis Marsha McGuirt Landon McKenzie Lynda McMicheal Beverly McMillan 89 Juniors Dallas McRorie Sheila Medlin Vicki Meredith Randy Merritt Wanda Messer June Middleton Joy Miles Debby Miller Pam Miller Paul Millner Tom Montgomery Shelby Moody Naline Moore Randy Moore Teresa Moore Wayne Moose Minuel Morgan Wayne Morris Fall Brings Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, Junior Sonny Moss Don Mull Brenda Mullis Sandra Mullis Bonnie Murray Charlotte Murray Lynn Navey Linda Neagle Alberta Nesbit Mary Nesbit Kathy Newnam Mike Niday David Nolen James Nolen Gail Orr Terry Osborn Rick Osborne Tony Overcash 90 susan Owens Wanda Owens Selecting cards she feels will sell best, Cammie Springs checks out Christmas Cards from chairman, Linda Stokes. Terry Pagoota Janet Paris Danny Patrick Pat Payne Gain Insight into Their Future Through Scholastic Rating Terri Payne Rick Pearson Warren Pearson Marsha Peterson Sylvia Pettus David Phillips Robert Phillips Jimmy Pigg Barbara Plexico Howard Plummer Barbara Pope Debbie Porter Richard Poston Joe Potts Janet Powell Linda Powell Susan Powell Renee Prim 91 Juniors Glenis Pritchard Cathie Proctor Katherine Quinn Gail Raborn David Randall Jean Randall Steve Randall Jerel Reavis Terrie Redfearn Sherrill Reed Jane Reid Mario Rendon David Reynolds Ronny Ridout Martin Ritch David Ritchie Mike Ritenour Jerry Rodgers Junior Class Promotes School Spirit Through Attendance Elaine Ross John Rowe Tommy Sanders Glenn Schrum June Seagle Lynn Seagle Jackie Selemba Reba Self Stephanie Shealy Sherry Sheets Donna Sherrill Martha Shuford Paulette Sigmon Steve Simpson Thelma Simpson Terry Sims Barbara Sipe Steve Skinner 92 m6m Bonnie Murray and Gail Orr show their spirit as proud juniors by participating in “Battle Cry” at Tacky Indian Day rally. Juniors Alice Smith Debbie Smith Dianne Smith Ken Smith Randy Smith Rodney Smith Sherrie Smith Steven Smith Susan Smith Vickie Smith at Games,Cheering for Team,Sportsmanship Win or Lose Sandra Snipes Patricia Sons Bryan Southers Patty Spencer Cammie Springs Deborah Stacey Jeannie Stafford Gail Stephens Gordon Stewart Linda Stokes Johnny Stowe Teresa Stowe Lee Stratton Kathy Stubbs Garland Sullivan Charlene Summerville Richard Summerville Brenda Sutton 93 Juniors Dorothy Swain Rick Swain Tim Swanger Brenda Tench Lynn Thomas Mike Thomason Peggy Thompson Bernard Toole Debbie Townsend Sam Townsend Curtis Truesdale Lynn Tucker Pat Underwood Vicki Underwood Gary Vaughn Sue Vaughn Bonnssi Vencenti Kathy Vincent In Anticipation of Senior Year, Juniors Experience First Terry Wallace Gail Walters Ronnie Ware Elaine Warlick Jeff Warren Dale Watkins Marsha Watkins Alan Watts Carol Welfare Barry Westbrook Harry Whicker Loretta Whitaker Anne White Lin White Glenda Whitley Valerie Wilcox Wayne Wilcox David Wilds 94 Juniors Privilege, Placing Orders for Class Ring in Early Teresa Wilkins Diane Williams Gary Williams Mike Williams Bobby Willocks Dale Willocks Roger Wilson Leslie Wilson C. R. Wingate Mike Wingate Pat Winstead Guy Wolfe Myra Womack Carol Wood Susan Wray Clint Wright Debbie Wright Robbie Wylie Spring Debbie Yarbrough Ronnie York Bobby Zeigler 95 x-V- Thematic Approach to Literature Begins with New Texts Portraying characters from the Greek play Pyramus and Thisbe are Terry Poteat, Debbie Barnes, Susan Brisendine. Portraying Robin Hood and Friar Tuck, Danny McClure and Larry Bostian act in a skit as part of an English project. With the arrival of new textbooks, English teachers began the thematic approach to literature. This simply means that the various forms of literature were taught by themes rather than in chronological order. All levels of English also covered basic grammar, vocabulary, book reports, and composition. Using two new literature books. Insights into Literature and Encounters: Themes in Literature, English 10 students read selected short stories, plays, essays, and poems. They supplem¬ ented their texts with novels, such as The Odyssey and The Pearl. While covering mythology, some students compiled a booklet concerning wellknown Greek and Roman myths. American Literature — Themes and Writers, the new eleventh grade text was supplemented by parallel reading, such as Huckleberry Finn, Billy Bud, and Moby Dick. Some classes attended outside plays as special projects, while others pres¬ ented their own dramatizations of Our Town in class. English 12 students studied Western literature, Greek my¬ thology, and grammar, with emphasis on communicating ideas on the written page. Additional reading included The Return of the Native, Paradise Lost, and Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. While studying the social life of the American pioneers, junior English students participate in a quilting bee. Belinda Auman. Wade Bennett, and Roy Hibbard examine a mythology notebook in their tenth grade English class. In their tenth grade English class, sophomores Joe Sadler and George Stone present a scene from Julius Caesar. During a study of fables, senior English student Viola Black narrates as Marie Floyd presents a puppet show. Presenting the novel the Great Gatsby to their class are Junior English students Elaine Byrum and Mike McClure. Language Department Adds Two New Levels of Spanish Kathy Cobb operates the special phones borrowed from Southern Bell as French classmates Rick Osborne and Sandy Hudson converse. By amplifying voices, these phones allow students to hear pronunciation errors. French II students Veatta Sifford and Mary Williams listen attentively through headphones during an oral test. Using the book Entender y Hablar, first-year Traditional Spanish students were introduced to culture and geography, though emphasis was on understanding and speaking the language. Both the Conversational Spanish II, offered for the first time, and Spanish III classes stressed reading. Grammar and a study of important figures in Spanish history composed the Spanish IV course. Spanish V, also new, consisted of researching and writing reports in Spanish. In the Latin I classes basic grammar, customs, and history of Roman civilization were covered. Writing a Latin term paper, studying the works of Cicero and Ovid, and presenting a skit were the major projects of the Latin II students. French I covered basic grammar and pronunciation. French II classes studied French civilizations and authors and practiced speaking and writing the French language. French III and IV courses included extensive study of grammar, geography, history, and literature. Sixth-period Latin students watch as classmates Alice Dellinger and Larry Bostian conjugate verbs on the blackboard. 98 Rita Shipes watches expectantly as Spanish II classmate Kathy Nance tries to break a pinata in Miss Phillips’ room. Looking through their tests, Norva McCall and Penni McCall listen to instructions given over their headphones. Latin I students Elaine Byrum and Patty Spencer admire a few of the Christmas cards made by Mrs. Holland’s Latin classes, including a particularly beautiful one designed by Eddie Brooks and Doug Huffstickler. Elections Emphasize Current Events in History Classes In order to understand current events, world history students Jimmy Newton and Jay Klein study a New York Times. While showing slides to a world history class, Brenda Sadler recalls memorable experiences of her trip to Norway. Libby Spear visually illustrates her world history report on Ancient Greek culture with painting and costume. Sophomores Karen Shirlen, Bobby Beatty, and Mike Digh pay strict attention during their world history class. 100 Teaching the heritage of man was the primary aim of the Social Studies Department. History students gained a broader knowledge of the past and present by studying world history, American history, and psychology. World history covered ancient to modern times in the study of man. Using the New York Times Weekly, students correlated present and past events. American history students studied events from the coloni¬ zation of America through contemporary times. Current issues, prominent personalities, and the 1968 elections were followed closely. Learning to cope with everyday problems, psychology students used experiments dealing with learning and behavior patterns. Highlighting the year, was a trip to Broughton Memorial Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. Learning about their heritage, American history students Peg Allred and Pam Beaty listen as Clyde Peek lectures. As the psychology class leaves for Morganton, M. White and T. Russell assist C. Bailey in boarding the bus. American History students Debbie Cline, Debbie Duncan, Norva McCall design a bulletin board about the Civil War. As part of a classroom experiment, psychology teacher Mr. Murray administers an l.Q. test to Robbie Heffner. 101 Scientists Explore Wonders of Energy, Matter, Nature J. K. Caldwell and Len Abercrombie industriously remove vines from the nature trail made by the Biology II class. Allen Arthur, Bethany Gulledge, Mr. Kessler, and Andy Bolynn perform a senior science distillation experiment. Searching to broaden their scientific knowledge, sophomore biology students studied the complex systems of plants and animals. With the aid of microscopes, they were able to view even the tiniest, most primitive forms of life. Biology 11 students, having already developed an interest in this field, furthered their knowledge through advanced dissection, as well as nature trails and other projects. Taking advantage of laboratory facilities, Chemistry 1 stu¬ dents delved into the mysteries of matter, energy, the elements, and chemical bonds. They also learned to use slide rules in solving mathematical problems. Field trips, including one to Furman University, augmented the Chemistry II course, design¬ ed to give students a better understanding of the structure of matter. Auxiliary aids, such as filmstrips, supplemented textbook material in helping physics students to comprehend the laws and properties of matter. Among other material covered in the course were mechanics, dynamics, magnetism, and heat, sound, and light waves. Tim Mashburn conducts an experiment in Chemistry II using the balance scales and a weight suspended on a string. 102 Harry Hilewitz and Jimmy Burgin study the balance to obtain the correct reading in an experiment in Chemistry I. Chemistry 1 student, Rick Swain, practices using the slide rule in order to work equations more efficiently. By presenting a diagram to other Biology 1 students, Jennie Mozeley helps them understand the balance of nature. Joe Hollingsworth and Billy Fade, physics students, undertake an experiment to test for displacement of volume. As part of a study of viruses, Mark Tadlock and Tony Mathis prepare to cultivate mold during Biology I class. 103 Analysis Course Broadens Math Department Curriculum Equations, inequalities, real numbers, and factoring were major components of the Algebra I course. Algebra II involved a closer study of material covered in first-year algebra and a brief introduction to truth tables and the workings of a computer. Main topics in analysis, which replaced Algebra III and Trigonometry, were limits, vectors, functions, and mathematical induction. Included in the geometry course was the study of planes, angles, and lines. Business math and senior math provided learning opportuni¬ ties for students to apply the principles of mathematics in business and everyday life. Students developed their knowledge of stock and bond transactions, payrolls, and other related topics. Using extra time advantageously, Sheila Freeman concentrates on working a percentage problem during business math. Mr. Boone lectures to Algebra I students on inequalities which composed a major part of the Algebra I course. Expounding the fundamental ideas of geometric theorems, Miss Dunlap aptly instructs one of her geometry classes. Assisting functions students in the math department is Mr. Carroll, a student teacher from Mars Hill College. 104 Assuming a favorite position, Mr. Schrum makes a point during a lecture on vectors in one of his analysis classes. Mr. Schrum employs a graph to illustrate the principles of vector addition for analysis student Roy Daniels. Harry Hilewitz, Algebra 11 student, studies a True Circuit in order to understand the workings of a computer. With Miss Moody’s assistance Sandra Long learns to set up bank deposit slips during her business math class. 105 Business Students Learn Competence, Speed, Accuracy in Juniors Brenda Mullis, Cathy Luckey, and Kathy Vincent concentrate on increasing their typing speed and accuracy. To teach the art of applying make-up was the aim of a business class demonstration in which K. Crocker took part. Using adding machines, Donna Biggers, Sharon Hunter, and Marsha Bumgardner rush to complete a bookkeeping assignment. Collecting data cards from the card sorter, students Mike Moseley and Terry Taylor prepare to use the computer. 106 Skills Necessary for Becoming Capable Future Employees Five Courses - bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, general office practice, and keypunch - composed the business curric¬ ulum. Bookkeeping students learned to keep accurate business and individual records. Guest speakers, special student projects, and practice sets of books supplemented the bookkeeping course. Shorthand I and II classes studied the principles and theory of shorthand and, using special equipment, dictation and transcription. Having learned basic typing skills in Typing I, second-year students developed skill in typing business letters, tables, and reports. Members of general office practice classes learned to operate various office machines, to file, and to work with payrolls and taxes. One semester of keypunch and one semester of office machines composed the keypunch course. Utilizing dictaphones, Susan Gailard and Sybil Elliot strive to perfect their shorthand skills through practice. Sandra Snipes and Lynn Seagle check data cards against their program to be sure that they have made no mistakes. During their general office practice class Kaye Carmichael, Renee Prim, and Susan Austin operate adding machines. Watching for possible errors, M. E. Bowman waits to collect data cards as L. Mozeley operates a keypunch machine. 107 Distributive Education Includes Unit of Data Processing Students in the vocations classes increased their knowledge of various careers in which they were interested. Auto-body classes learned the skills involved in keeping a car in good running order by actually overhauling automobile engines and making other repairs. Three work programs, C.O.O., I.C.T., and D.E., provided opportunties for on-the-job experience to supple¬ ment classroom study. Co-operative Office students studied business organization and procedures. Obtaining and holding a job and consumer economics were main points of the Industrial Co-operative Training course. Distibutive Education classes covered econo¬ mics of distribution, merchandising, and a unit on data processing. Distributive Education student Larry Gilbert arranges furs for a window display in Belk’s Fur Storage Department. C.O.O. stenographic student Sandra Stikeleather receives a correspon¬ dence folder from her supervisor, Mr. Sheline. During auto-body class Steve Hinson hammers out dents in a Volkswagon fender, while Harold Braddy welds underneath. 108 While working in their machine shop class, Gary Gillespie and Steve Campbell learn skills necessary to operate a lathe. Sophomore Robbie Allen uses signs to supplement a report on insurance premiums to her sixth-period vocations class. Senior Norma Hammond scans a textbook concerning cosmetology during her I.C.T. class. Working at Winn Dixie under the Distributive Education program, Judy Hill carries out her duties as cashier. Splitting First Year Activities Between Physical Education In the fall sophomores took time from their study halls and gym activities to begin Driver Education classes. For six weeks they engaged in classroom study of the North Carolina traffic laws and highway safety. Later in the year, students had a minimum of six hours of practical behind-the-wheel experience. Taking advantage of three new tennis courts, the girls’ physical education classes revived this lively sport after a lapse of three years. Fall and winter activities included field hockey, also resumed; tumbling; gymnastics; floor exercises; volleyball, and basketball. Spring brought more outdoor activities such as track and field, softball, archery, and, when bad weather prevailed, table tennis, badminton, shuffleboard, and folk dance. While sophomore classmates were in the Driver Education classes, the boys’ physical education classes played horseshoes. The boys also developed co-ordination through football, crab soccer, volleyball, and basketball. During the spring a choice was offered of golf, softball, or wrestling. Going up for a jump ball, Tony Coffee and Ben Miller participate in a basketball game during physical education. 110 Utilizing free time while classmates study driver education, Peggy Goodson perfects her tennis-playing skills. Learning basic basketball skills during girls’ physical education class, Emma Jean Bowman practices shooting. Drivers Education, Sophomores Attain Proficiency in Both $ ■ CITY CHEVROLET Showing good balance and agility, physical education student Linda Small performs a tumbling routine in her class. To perfect their skill in driving, sophomores complete their road work with the help of instructor Mr. Jones. In order to learn correct driving techniques, Gloria Chambers prepares to drive instructed by teacher Eddie McArver as Gayle Honeycutt and Gail Stephens observe from the back seat until it is their turn to drive. i 111 Elective Curriculum Offers Indians Variety of Courses Roberta Killian and Lucia Tompkins portray characters from Shake¬ speare’s Twelfth Night for comparative literature. Preparing for a speech to be given in their public speaking class are students Bill Rackley and Linda Crowder. Electives, an integral part of the curriculum, offered a variety of courses. These courses included comparative literature, reading improvement, public speaking, Bible, and art. Comparative literature exposed students to the major ideas expressed in literature. The courses covered literary works from man’s beginning to his present stage of development. Reading improvement strived to perfect the skills of speed reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and composition. Learning the fundamentals of speaking and debating, public speaking stu¬ dents attended a session in court and journeyed to Chapel Hill for conferences. Bible I and Bible II classes studied various facets of the Bible and visited a Jewish temple. Aided by a newly required centrifuge and electric sprayer, the art classes created figure drawings, pottery, sculpture, and many other forms of art. Using his artistic ingenuity, sophomore Daniel Gregory concentrates his efforts on completing an ink drawing. Student Tommy Osborne acts as model for Bible class while Mrs. Teague dresses him in Israeli costume. 112 Delivering a speech to his public speaking class, Ronnie Craig employs many of the fundamentals of a good orator. Making valentines concerning English authors, comparative literature students, M. Hill and J. Watson compare cards. To increase their knowledge of words and word usage, reading improve¬ ment, students participate in Scrabble games. Taking an active interest in the study of art, Linda Williams creates a painting as part of a class assignment. 113 Students Enrich Personal Interests Through Electives Employing new kitchen equipment, Home Economics classes learned to prepare meals and preserve foods. They also studied units on interior decorating, child development, clothing con¬ struction, and family relations. Interest in the first semester of Family Living centered on personality development, family health, and the years from dating to marriage. Aspects of married life, including money management, food, and housing, composed the second semester study. Foods and Clothing students chose between tailoring a suit or a coat, some of which were displayed in the cafeteria lobby. Styling was taught briefly, ending with students writing a term paper on “Styles Through the Ages.” Emphasis concerning food was on nutrition and meal planning. Foreign Exchange student, Dolly Leitgeb, who attends Myers Park, tells a Home Economics class about her country. Foods and Clothing students, Carol Wood and Diane Hagler, work diligently on curtains for the guidance office. Foods and Clothing students Corrine O’Shields and Terry Gilbert set up a fashion display in the cafeteria lobby. While other members of the class prepare breakfast, Russell Calomeris scrambles eggs during family living lab. 114 Randy W. Moore uses his text book to assist in drawing a plan while teacher Mr. Smith considers the drawing. Horticulture students, with the aid of a new greenhouse and shadehouse, studied the production of fruits and vegetables with special emphasis on ornamental plants. Leadership, business, production, and mechanics were prin¬ ciples stressed to agriculture students. New acetylene welding equipment further broadened their scope of study. Basic electricity and electronics provided students with a fundamental background in electron theory, electricity, radio and television operation, and wiring. Technical drawing students, aided by a new architectural drawing machine, learned techniques of drafting, dimensioning, projection, blueprint reading, and advanced design. John Byrd receives instruction from Mr. Gant about circuit construction in basic electricity and electronics. In the new greenhouse, horticulture student Kathy Hood watches as Kathy Gunnells sprinkles the potted geraniums. In the agriculture building, Mr. Wynn shows Ronnie York, Mike McDaniel, and Rusty Lee how to use an acetylene torch. Library assistant Rackley carefully inspects the opaque projector before storing it in the audio-visual aids room. Doug Starnes, library assistant, endeavors to direct J.K. Caldwell in his locating information for a report. To acquaint the student body with the ever increasing facilities of the library, members of the Library Club worked very diligently. Each member, possessing the only qualification necessary for membership, had an overwhelming interest in the library. These proud clubbists bore the name of the Pages of West Mecklenburg High School. Promoting more and better use of the library, the Pages used many skills learned during their time spent as an assistant. These assistants encouraged the use of vastly augmented audio visual aids equipment. Assistants Promote Better Use of Reference Materials First Row: Crocker, Stubbs, president Rackley, secretary-treasurer Laye, Anderson, Haskett, Skinner, Hollor, Dennard. Fourth Row: Smith, Carmichael, vice president Rendon, Moore. Second Row: Hendrix, Starnes, King, Calomeris, Lockler. Whitaker, Hux, Dellinger, Robinette, Blue, Elliot. Third Row: Husband, 116 Bus Drivers Overcome Elements to Transport Indians First Row: Carson, Aderholt, Bizzell, Kiser, McClure, Efird, Huffstickler, Luckey, Helms, McCorkle, Wingate, Miller, P. Black, Messer. Second Row: Howard, Armstrong, Grant, Hudspeth, Smith, Lockler, Counts, Wright, Stewart, G. Bridges, McGee, Shrum. Third Row: C. Bridges, Tucker, Sullivan, Pearson, Craig, Curtis, McRorie, Smith, E. Black, Bradshaw, Anderson, Hawkins, Hart. Fourth Row: Cash, Thompson, McAleer, Heath, Hayes, McCullough, Coggin, Harris, Houston, Gardner, Haskett, Osborne. Fifth Row: Calomeris, Gay, Haife, Randall, Warren, Laine, Abercrombie, Vaughn, Cudd, Boone, Caldwell, Bailey. Serving students daily and on special occasions the bus drivers carefully assumed the responsibility of transporting West students in addition to assisting junior high and elementary schools. Preparing themselves to drive the buses these students engaged in several hours of preparatory classwork, written examinations, and road tests. Each bus driver had certain duties such as keeping monthly records of students transported on his bus route and maintaining a clean bus. One of West’s bus drivers was privileged by winning the “Bus Driver of the Year” contest sponsored by WAYS radio. While trying to complete his monthly bus report, a compilation of mileage and passengers, J. Brown works carefully. Anxiously anticipating dismissal from school, Charles Bridges awaits the students assigned to ride his bus 226. 117 Advanced Choir, First Row: Director Hunt, Kelly, Gibbs, vice president Durham, president Daniels, Boone, secretary Ritchie, Plexico, White, Killian. Second Row: Brisendine, Bandy, Jones, Navey, Stokes, Hix, Reynolds, Hill, Chambers, Hudson, Berry, Warlick, Shirlen, Seay, Massey, Motter. Third Row: Page, Roberts, Proctor, C. Wright, Wallace, Long, Shipes, Jowers, Lawson, Faber, D. Wright, Sheets, Meredith, Huggins, Davidson, McCullough. Fourth Row: Henderson, Geddings, Smith, Townsend, McGinnis, J. Powell, S. Powell, Helms, Going, Lopez, Toole, Delaney, Luckey, Cross, Ratliff, Lineburger. Fifth Row: Grigg, White, Garmon, Helms, Duncan, Ridout, Wesson, Collins, Miller, Cudd, Eppes, Potts, Davidson, Lowe, Quinn, Tweed, Shipes. Joining West’s music department in the fall. Miss Hunt directs the Glee Club during a Veteran’s Day assembly. Under the direction of Miss Hunt, the Glee Club met daily, perfecting musical and vocal techniques. The Mixed Chorus, the Girls’ Chorus, and the Advanced Choir presented inspirational and entertaining programs for the school and community. During the November meeting of the Parent-Teacher Associa¬ tion, the Glee Club presented a patriotic program in honor of Veteran’s Day. The same program was also enjoyed by the students during an assembly. Singing a variety of religious and novelty numbers, the Glee Club presented their Christmas program to the public on December 15, and to the school on December 18. After the Christmas holidays, the Choir began perfecting their selections for the district choral contest at Oven’s Auditorium in March. Selected members also participated in the state-wide Music Festival at Greensboro, visited Mars Hill College in February and sang in the Easter Sunrise Service in Freedom Park. Mixed Chorus, First Row: Director Hunt, Lindsey, Hudson, secretary- treasurer Cauble, vice president Dellinger, president S. Helton, Ammons, Baker, Hamm. Second Row: Jackson, Springs, Dellinger, Ledford, Matheny, Love, McCarter, Anderson, Helms, Stephens. Third Row: Payseur, Benjamin, Kinley, Mullis, Wilson, Helton, Alley, A. Dellinger, Hight, Matthews, K. Burgess. Fourth Row: Byrum, Mance, Elliott, Heffner, Roth, Harris, Gurley, Wilson, Perkins. 118 Choir Competes in District Contest at Oven’s Auditorium During the community Christmas Program presented on December 15, the Glee Club dons caps for a novelty number. Accompanying the Glee Club as members sing “Do You Hear What I Hear” are pianists Brenda Garmon and Debbie Duncan. Girls ' Chorus, First Row: Director Hunt, Fincher, Lawing, Huneycutt, Middleton, Stacey, Beatty, Black, Aldrige, Summerville, Hughes. Second Row: Crocker, Mashburn, Malone, Boone, Alley, Shipp, Nesbit, Burch, Choir members close the Christmas Program by leading the student body in a selection of familiar songs and carols. Morrison. Third Row: Killman, Alexander, Joines, Multis, Eller, Forte, Beatty, Whicker,-Mack, Hudson. A cheery fireplace and stockings help create a festive mood for the presentation of “The Night Before Christmas.” 119 Colorful Performing Groups March in Several Parades First Row: Frazier, Houston, Mullis, Marks, Jones. Second Row: McCullough, Hallman, director Spainhour, Bryant, Davidson. With the football season swinging into action,the band began to produce their wonderful sound. Marching in the Carrousel, Shriners’, and Big WAYS Parades and participating in halftime activities of all West football games, the band provided entertainment for their audiences. Companions to this active band were the Majorettes, Crystal- ettes, and Lettergirls. Majorettes dazzled their audiences as they performed baton twirling routines while Crystalettes provided the dancing. Lettergirls added to these gala affairs with their pom-pom routines. Playing a different kind of music, the orchestra supplied entertainment for the students during the year. They played classic selections for the student body during the Christmas program. During halftime, the band executes drill patterns as they step quickly to the music of theTeaberry Shuffle. First Row: Lettergirls Lackey, Flowers, Keistler, Hudson, Abernathy, Brooks, Crisp, Gray, Wilcox. Second Row: Secretary Young, vice- president Mitchell, president Clark, treasurer Helton, Whicker. Third Row: K. Williams, M. Williams, Masters, Morris, Hargett, Thomas, Glenn. Fourth Row: McCall, Cleveland, Heath, Mattick, Roseboro, Richardson, McMillan. Fifth Row: Sterrett, Griffin, Stewart, lowers, L. Hayes, Hill, Blanks. Sixth Row: Luckey, M. Hayes, Huntley, Guignard, Haines, Ratcliff, Matheny, Roseborough, Johnson. 120 Newnam, Bowen, McCall, head Horky, co-head Sadler, Grice, and Hartis served as 1968-69 majorettes. Majorettes Pam Clark, Kathy Newnam, and Nancy Bowen, add to On a chilly November morning, lettergirls proudly make the traditional halftime activities as they perform a fire baton routine. two mile march in the Carousel Parade, The Crystalettes were Hartis, M. White, Glines, Moore, Dunn, Bolick, head Crowder, Hammond, Petty, Bradley, Kenley, and D, White. 121 All-American Critical Service Bestows First Class Honor The members of the Bow and Arrow staff worked hard, dedicating themselves towards publishing the monthly issues of the newspaper. The second-year journalism students were well rewarded for their labor by receiving a First Class Honor Rating in the Seventy-ninth All-American Critical Service. Besides keeping the students informed about school activities and student news, the staff studied and learned journalistic principles through working together and gaining experience. Business management rules were learned through selling adver¬ tisements to finance the newspaper. Maria Armendariz, Paulette Sigmon, and Judy Rogers work diligently on layouts for the upcoming Bow and Arrow. Michele Hill, co-editor of the Bow and Arrow gasps as she wonders if the paper will be distributed on time. First Row: Osborne, Gillespie, co-editor Hill, co-editor Navey, Rogers, Hammond. Second Row: Newnam, Starnes, Auten, Cline, Sigmon, Bizzetl. Third Row: Luckey, Cato, Bass, Faber, Henson. 122 Ratings upon Newspaper Staffers for Excellent Newspaper Preparing to distribute the Bow and Arrow to students, Bobby Bailey inserts a scholastic magazine into the paper. Bow and Arrow co-editors Deborah Navey and Michele Hill unload papers to be distributed to students on December 20. Assisting the editors, first year journalism students served on the newspaper staff as reporters. In addition to learning the fundamentals of a newspaper from their editors, the juniors gained knowledge by comparing newspapers from other schools in the paper exchange. It was required that all staff members maintain at least a “B” average in English. Planning artwork for the newspaper, Steve Lucky and Kathy Auten confer and share ideas for the appropriate art. Tomahawk Staff Applies Imagination, Portrays Vivid, Active Photographer Eddie Brinkley candidly snaps a picture of student life editor Joyce Hamm, art editor Marie Floyd, Patty Spencer, and Jerry Blackwelder. Junior class editor Debbie Thompson, curriculum editor Jean Freeman, and production manager Viola Black carefully check proofs for mistakes and corrections. Often working after school hours, Teresa King, editor Bill Gupton, and adviser Miss Overcash check pages before sending them to the printer. Choosing the theme of “Seasons” for the 1969 Tomahawk, the editorial staff began work after the 1968 annual went to press. Having received first place ratings the last two years, the staff challenged themselves to create a book which all students would enjoy. Planning layouts, taking pictures, and writing copy, headlines, and captions were all a part of the seemingly endless task each editor faced. Finally completing their jobs, the staff anxiously awaited the arrival of the Tomahawk in May. During the Christmas season, the editoral staff enjoyed dinner at Lineberger’s Fish Camp. Another party was held after the final deadline in February. Members of the business staff worked throughout the summer selling advertisements to Charlotte businesses. Student and teacher subscriptions were sold during the opening weeks of school. In May, the Tomahawk business staff members hosted an annual-signing party for all students. During the Christmas holidays, clubs editor Ren Henderson, Barbara Sipe, and Brenda Garmon enjoy dinner at Lineberger’s. 124 Seasons of Students, Faculty While administration editor Cheri Sherrill and senior class editor Chris Edwards correct a headline, Sharon Cathey and Debbie Keistler write captions. Business manager Lucia Tompkins and staff members Cathy Springs and Robbie Wylie prepare to sell advertisements. Teresa Moore and business manager Lucia Tompkins discuss advertise¬ ment possibilities with adviser Mrs. Foster. Sophomore class editor Bill Cash and sports editor Charles Bridges examine an annual for different layout ideas. Mike Thomason, Steve Randall, Elaine Byrum, and Debbie Townsend alphabetize sophomore pictures before distribution. 125 Bragg, Cherry Lead Indians to Late Season Victories E. Grist, manager; L. McClary, P. Millner, M. McDaniels, D. Black, R. Calomeris, G. Beam, L. Caldwell, D. Starnes, H. Cherry, R. Walker, C. Tinker, R. Daniels, C. Bragg, M. Rendon, manager; Head Coach K. Moseley, Coach M. Walker. Center Doug Starnes shoots a jump shot high over a North opponent as Harold Cherry looks on anticipating a basket. West started slowly but finished strong by winning five of the last seven games. Playmaker Charlie Bragg led the Tribe to several surprising victories late in the season. Doug Starnes, Harold Cherry, and George Beam provided adequate rebounding for the Indians’ success. After losing the first two games, the Indians defeated Hunter Huss 64—62 with Harold Cherry’s last second basket. The North Rebels proved to be West’s first conference victory. Rival Olympic fell to the Tribe 81—58 as thirteen Indians scored. Harold Cherry and Charlie Bragg scored eighteen and eleven points respectively. West defeated the Myers Park Mustangs 66—61 in one of their best games. Charlie Bragg sank five of seven free throws in the dramatic closing moments to clinch the game. West defeated Olympic for the second time of the season by the score of 89—59. Calvin Tinker led the Indian scorers with nineteen points. After taking the inbound pass, Indian Guard Charlie Bragg brings the ball downcourt by driving around a defender. At the Indians’ gym, forward George Beam goes up for the rebound after a South opponent misses a free throw. George Beam, Russell Calomeris, and Harold Cherry watch Larry Caldwell attempt a steal against a North opponent. SCOREBOARD West. .50 East. ... 72 West. .39 Hickory. ... 58 West. .64 Hunter Huss . . . ... 62 West. .54 Hunter Huss . . . ... 62 West. .47 Hickory. ... 57 West. .47 South. ... 63 West. .59 North. ... 57 West. .55 Ashley . .61 West. .77 Garinger . ... 70 West. .66 Harding. ... 72 West. .60 Myers Park . . . . ... 76 West. .81 Olympic . ... 58 West. .56 2nd Ward. ... 71 West. .80 North. ... 73 West. .57 Ashley . ... 70 West. .71 Garinger . ... 58 West. .61 Harding. ... 70 West. .66 Myers Park . . . . ... 61 West. .89 Olympic . ... 59 West. .74 2nd Ward. ... 69 Tournament West. .72 Hickory. ... 84 Indian guard Mark McDaniels takes a long pass from guard Charlie Bragg to make an easy layup at the North gym. 127 k via� s 14 B1A . FIRST ROW: Metcalf, Bell, Stone, co-captain Mathis, co-captain Blackwelder, Abernathy, McCall, Rackley, Yount. SECOND ROW: Wingate, Faber, Sadler, Wilson, Burgin, Graham, Bostian, Plyer, Butler. Junior Varsity Basketball Team Compiles 8-1 2 Record Led by the consistent scoring of sophomore Eddie Sadler, the Indians compiled an 8—12 record. In the first game of the season West defeated the East Eagles 56—49. Losing the next five games, the Indians then defeated the North Rebels and dropped one to Ashley 37—35. After edging Garinger and Harding, West then lost to Myers Park 64—48. The Indians squeezed past the Olympic Trojans 47—45 and demo¬ lished Garinger, 58—40. After recording a mere three point win over Harding, the Indians avenged an earlier season loss to the Mustangs by defeating them 58—46. The Olympic Trojans set the Indians back in the next game 80—60. West was eliminated in the first game of the tournament as Olympic defeated them 79—58. In the first game of the season, Tony Mathis recovers a loose ball to help boost the junior varsity to victory. Pee Wee Abernethy eyes the basket as he executes a jump shot during a junior varsity game against Hickory. 128 Grapplers Finish Outstanding Season with 9-4 Record Junior Harry Hilewitz and seniors Jack Watson and Paul Kitchens led the West grapplers to a 9-4 record, the best record West has ever had. Starting the year off very successfully, the Indians compiled a 3-0 record by defeating Country Day, Harding, and Hickory. The grapplers then lost a heartbreaker to the South Sabres 22-21. After pinning the Huskies 34-17, West then dropped the next two matches to the Myers Park Mustangs and the Eagles of East. Edging past the North Rebels 26-24, Olympic then defeated the Indians 26-22. In their next match, West trounced the West Charlotte Lions 56-3. The Indians easily won their last three matches against North, Ashley, and Garin- ger. Competing against Independence, Harding, and South, West finished just four points behind first place Independence in a four-team tournament at Independence. Finishing first in the districts in the 95-pound division, Dixon Armstrong was the only Indian grappler to advance to the state finals. Senior Jack Watson keeps his opponent in bounds as the Indians defeat the Hunter Huss Huskies during a home match. Junior Bobby Zeigler, executing the skills he has learned in practice, almost has his opposition from Ashley pinned. Grappler Paul Kitchens tries to work himself into a good position for a pin against his opponent from Ashley. FIRST ROW: Benson, Osborne, Anderson, Starnes, Johnson, Digh, Atwell, Newton, Horkey, Moore, Hilton. SECOND ROW: Armstrong, Hunter, B. Zeigler, Blair, J. Zeigler, Jones, Swain, Holt, Niday, Rowe, co-captain Watson, co-captain Kitchens, Wingate, Coach McArver. 1 130 Spring 131 Enthusiastic that the school year has finally come to an end. Woody Coggin spontaneously expressed his feelings. Showers, Laziness, Typical Being overcome by a feeling of spring fever, Gary Bridges pauses a few minutes during school hours to daydream. Caught by a spring rain, Becky Sills, Peggy Suttle, and Cindy Hudson scurry from the parking lot to get inside. Moods Created by Spring Spring fever having a definite effect on most students, the Indians become restless as school draws near an end. 132 Well Rounded Athletic Agenda Provides Sports for All Practicing after school for a local tennis match, Phil Schroeder tries his forehand swing to return the serve. During the pole vaulting event at Myers Park, senior Pat Eaton attempts to clear the bar at 10 feet 11 inches. Right fielder Calvin Tinker traps a high fly to climax a suspenseful inning during the game against Harding. Bill Judson, practicing for an upcoming golf match, uses his putter to complete an eight-foot putt for a birdie. 133 Publication of Newspaper, Annual Explicate Student Life Published by the Quill and Scroll, Indian Inkings, a literary publication, strives to promote creative thinking. During homeroom period Jane Motter, President ol the Camera Club, sells a 1968-69 Student Directory to Teresa King. During homeroom period Dave Faber, a member of the Bow and Arrow staff, hands a newspaper to student Karen Elmore. Marie Floyd and Becky Fagg complete the display of annuals by placing the 1968 Tomahawk in the showcase window. Before distribution of newspapers to the students, Gloria Hammond checks to see if everything is in order. 134 In the play Harvey, Ray Heffner and Lynn Moore try to console Pam Grant who has just had a traumatic experience. Viewing the wide variety of work by the art department, Mr. Pearson studies a painting at the Sidewalk Art Show. Shakespearean Players Give Performance f or Students Pam Grant portrays the part of Vita Dowd in the hilarious comedy Harvey which was presented by the drama class. Before changing into her costume, a Shakespearean actress prepares to apply her make-up for the presentation. 135 Jimmy Lockman and Eddie Allen displayed true fighting spirit for their candidate in a student council skit. Along with many others, Roger Mullis relaxes to enjoy an evening of signing annuals and looking at pictures. New Bus for School Activity With the arrival of spring came various special activities and events. The P.T.A. sponsored its seventeenth annual barbecue. Throughout the day students and parents helped with take-out orders and served barbecue plates in the cafeteria. Campaign week for Student Council Elections brought about another anticipated time. For a week each candidate and his supporters made posters and booster tags to aid his campaign. At the end of the week each candidate presented a speech and a skit. In addition to this, cheerleader try-outs were held with five junior varsity and nine varsity cheerleaders being chosen. In May yearbooks were presented to the students in the cafeteria. Students received their annuals after which an annual signing party was held. Roberta Killian, auditioning for varsity cheerleader, executes a cheer in the presence of the entire student body. Indians eagerly awaited their turn to receive the new Tomahawk at the annual signing party held in the cafeteria. 136 Financed By Barbecue Sales Striving for an office in the student council, Nancy Easterling delivered her campaign speech to the student body. Bill Gupton and Debbie Thompson attempt to arrange yearbooks in alphabetical order before annual signing party. 137 Mr. Schrum and students worked diligently preparing the necessary take-out orders on the annual barbecue day. Supporting their candidate in a campaign skit, Shirby Frazier and Ray Sigmon portray a scene from Cinderella. • V . Helping in the cafeteria, members of the P.T.A. gave of their time and services to make the barbecue a success. Independence High School Mall Site of Junior-Senior Students take break from Junior-Senior activities to enjoy the decora¬ tions and refreshments at the main table. Climaxing the social activities of the 1967- 68 school year was the Junior-Senior Prom. Having to finance this dance, juniors worked to sell Christmas cards during October, Novem¬ ber, and December. Spirit of the Indians was really shown when sale of cards exceeded all previous sales. The Junior-Senior was held on May 4, 1968 at the Independence High School Mall. A huge helium filled, net covered balloon and wicker basket aided in carrying out the theme “Up, Up, and Away.” Providing music for the dance were Harry Deal and the Galaxies. Guest singer Ray Armstrong sang the ever popular song “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed the entertainment and the buffet style refreshments. Helping with the decorations for the Junior-Senior, John Fanner and Elicia Lowe inflate an enormous balloon. Guest performer Ray Armstrong sings the popular song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” at the traditional Junior-Senior. Pausing after a dance, students stop to admire decorations which helped enhance the theme “Up, Up, and Away.” 138 Faculty members. Miss Cash, Miss Beatty, Mrs. Hunsucker, and Mrs. Atnip enjoy refreshments at the Junior-Senior. Attending the Junior-Senior, G. Beam and J. Bolick enjoy a night of dancing with music provided by the Galaxies. Guests Fly ‘Up, Up, and Away’ at Junior-Senior Prom Couples honored in special dance for Junior-Senior Class Officers with music provided by Harry Deal and the Galaxies at the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held in the Independence High School Mall on May 4, 1968. 139 I Crowning Year for Seniors Scared but happy seniors Barbara Baker and Deborah Berry silently awaited the presentation of their diplomas. Receiving an award on behalf of the student body, William McNeil is given the School Spirit Trophy by WAYS Radio. “Graduation was their quest” and they conquered it. Reaching the goals of high school and making new ones for the future, Seniors marched proudly into the gym on Senior Awards Day. They took their places with pride and honor as juniors and sophomores ' looked on enviously. Serving as escorts for the Seniors were eighteen Junior Marshals. They accompanied Seniors to the baccalaureate service and graduation. Junior Marshals were chosen on the basis of their academic ability and outstanding perfor mance during the year. All graduating seniors of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area were recognized at the baccalaureate service. Special recognition was given to each Senior Class President for they participated in the program. Climaxing the graduation activities was the commencement service held at Ovens Auditorium , June 5, 1968. After the address was given by Mr. Glen Keever, graduates received their diplomas. Proudly walking across the stage at Ovens Auditorium, a graduate gladly receives his diploma from Mr. Wright. 140 Was Awards Day, Graduation Making the presentations for Senior Awards Day, Mr. Wright presents Bobby Houston with the Agriculture Award. C. Springs, D. Thompson, P. Sloan, P. Suttle, L. Tompkins, V. Black, M. Floyd, D. Navey, B. Sadler, L. Abernathy, L. Mitchell, B. Gupton, C. Bridges, M. Mozely, and L. Bostian served as marshals for graduation. Fulfilling their duties as marshals, Cheri Sherrill and Cathy Raborn give out programs at gym door on Awards Day. 141 Ten Most Outstanding Seniors Exemplify Victorious Year, As in previous years, the Tomahawk staff sponsored the selection of the Ten Outstanding Seniors. Selection was made by a student-faculty committee which was comprised of six faculty members and the president and vice-president of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore classes. Undertaking the difficult task of choosing these students, the committee members discussed the qualities of leadership, scholarship, citizenship, character, and service of each student. The ten seniors who received this coveted honor possessed qualities which represented the ideals of West. These students gave years of dedicated and unselfish service to their school and community. Program chairman R. Killian makes a phone call to L. Stuart inquiring about a topic for Student Council meeting. Bill Gupton, Editor of the Tomahawk, sorts out extra pictures to sell to students at the end of the school year. Weighing out cupric bromide on a triple beam balance. Marie Floyd prepares to do an experiment in Chemistry. Pausing from his studies in the library, Mike Bass stops to gather his thoughts, preparing to write a term paper. Before half-time at a basketball game, majorette, Brenda Sadler, pauses at the mirror to straighten her crown. 142 High Goals, Devotion, Service Creating a patriotic atmosphere at football games, V. Hatley carried the national flag for half-time performances. Meeting at the home of a member, president of the Key Club, Mike James, conducts a monthly business session. Fulfilling her duty as a Varsity Cheerleader, Chris Edwards leads Indian spectators in a victory cheer. After selling tickets to a dance, J. Freeman, social committee chairman, stops to count the money she received. Along with school activities, Nancy Easterling also enjoys an outside interest as a model for Belk’s Teen Board. I Preparing for a win over East are Senior Class officers Reggie King, vice-president, and Bill Gupton, president. Class secretary Roberta Killian and treasurer Linda Crowder discuss selection for Senior Class motto and flower. As Final Days of High School Near, Enthusiastic Senior Morehead Scholarship Nominees - Larry Bostian, Bill Gupton, Larry Mitchell, and Terry Taylor - scan college handbooks in the guidance office and discuss their plans following graduation from high school. i I 144 Anticipating graduation, seniors endeavored to broaden their knowledge through education and work experience. Extracurricular activities provided opportunity to gain maturity and responsibility through service. Show Exuberant School Spirit Members of the Senior Class experienced a sense of self- satisfaction with the realization that they were entering their final year of high school. Months of anticipation ended with the arrival and distribution of senior rings on September 12. Supporting a winning football team, seniors faithfully atten¬ ded the games and continued steady attendance to all sports events during the year. “Make every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope” became the class motto with the yellow rose as the class flower. Privileges enjoyed by the Senior Class included the selection of candidates for Car msel Princess, Miss Tomahawk, and Mr. and Miss West. In preparation for graduation, seniors ordered calling cards and announcements on December 9. College board examina¬ tions in December provided an opportunity for students to prepare for college entrance. Counselors in the guidance office offered advice to inquiring students. Extending a warm and hearty greeting to the foreign exchange student, the Senior Class welcomed Maria Armendariz, a student from Argentina. As a worthy Indian, she participated actively in school activities. Honored at the Junior-Senior Prom on May 17, seniors danced to the music of Loonis McGlohan and his Orchestra. Independence High School provided an appropriate setting for this gala event. As a special honor, Junior-Senior charms and tie tacks were presented to each Senior. Climaxing a year of excitement, anticipation, and accom¬ plishment, reluctant seniors bade a farewell to West Mecklen¬ burg on June 4. Graduation ceremonies were held at 2:00 in Ovens Auditorium. As well-prepared graduates, the Class of 1969 stepped forth into the world to accept their roles as adults. West is Best - these three words symbolize the exuberant school spirit shared by all members of the Senior Class. 145 Seniors Taking orders for class rings, Cathy Raborn gives instructions to Sylvia McClamrock and records the size and style. Senior Class Gives Friendly Janice Aaron Len Abercrombie Lane Abernathy Donna Aderholt Gail Alexander Rhonda Alley Cathy Anderson Maria Armendariz Bobby Armstrong Allen Arthur Cindy Bailey Danny Bailey Barbara Balowsky Mimi Bare Mike Bass Eddie Beacham George Beam Keith Beatty Jim Beaty Baron Beckham Karon Beckham Dennis Benfield Linda Benton Jim Berry 146 Seniors Welcome to Maria Armendariz, Foreign Exchange Student Donna Biggers Keith Bingham Marlise Bizzell Pam Black Viola Black Linda Blanks Ann Blue Jan Bolick Andy Bolynn Johnny Boone Larry Bostian Nancy Bowen Mary Ellen Bowman Mike Brackett Charlie Bragg Charles Bridges Eddie Brinkley Jimmy Brock At an initiation dinner at the Gondola, Mrs. Brown informs Larry Mitchell of his induction into the Honor Society. Eddie Brooks Sharon Brooks Fonda Brookshire Clarence Brown Lucy Brown Donnie Brunk 147 Seniors With SAT Taken in December, Seniors Foresee College, Marsha Bumgarner Chris Burch Gene Byers Johnny Byrd Peck Byrum J.K. Caldwell Loretta Caldwell Russell Calomeris Steve Campbell Karen Campfield Johnny Canup Kaye Carmichael Jenny Carson Billy Cash Cleo Cathey Gerald Cathey Billy Cato Brian Cauble Shouting encouragement to the Indians, enthusiastic seniors Billy Cash, Doug Starnes, Bill Rackley, and Rusty Lee join in with other students to cheer at the basketball game against Hickory. 148 Seniors Decide on School of Interest Ken Cavin Mary Childers Gary Chronister Larry Clark Woody Coggin Mike Coleman Performing his duties as a Key Club member. Jack Watson gives directions to Horace Broome at the Pancake Supper. David Collins Ray Cope Rita Counts Mary Cowans Mike Cox Kristy Crocker Linda Crowder Mitch Cudd jmii £ David Cunningham Karen Currie Roy Daniels Wilson Davis Pam Deese Connie Delaney Alicia Dellinger Karen Dellinger Linda Dennard Don Dodson 149 Seniors As Recipient of DAR Award, While studying English literature, Senior English students Danny McClure and Larry Bostian present Robin Hood. Wayne Dowdle Nancy Easterling Sherry Edens Bobby Edwards Chris Edwards Ken Edwards Lorena Edwards Tim Efird Libby Eller Sybil Elliot Rodney Eppes Kristy Etheridge David Faber Billy Faile Randy Falls John Farmer James Ferrell Ralph Ferrell Jim Fincher Janice Fisher Mike Flannigan Marie Floyd James Fox Darrell Freeman 150 Seniors Nancy Easterling Displays School Spirit, Good Citizenship Jean Freeman Marcella Freeman Susan Gaillard Roger Carver Deborah Gayle JiU Geddings Buddy Gentry Becky Gibbs Joyce Gibbs Anita Gillespie Gary Gillespie Kathy Goss Gloria Gray Janet Gray Pat Greene Wesley Greene Steve Griffin Bruce Godfrey Bethany Gulledge Tiffany Gulledge Kathy Gunnells Bill Gupton Ronnie Hager Steve Hager After receiving class rings in September, a senior boy becomes accustomed to the newness of the treasured ring. Seniors Arrival, Distribution of Cherished Rings on September 12 Cathy Hagler Diane Hagler Linda Hagler Terry Hallman Joyce Hamm Gloria Hammond Steve Hinson, Doug Starnes, and Keith Beatty pause during lunch to discuss the upcoming football game with South. Norma Hammond Joel Harris Billie Hartis Randy Haskett Ca thy Hastedt Vickie Hatley Steve Hawfield Marion Hayes Donna Haywood Ray Heffner Chester Helms Susan Helms Ren Henderson Cathy Hendrix Cathy Hight Michele Hill Chuck Hilton Steve Hinson 152 Seniors Spreads Joy Throughout School, Delights Eager Seniors June Hollar Joe Hollingsworth Kathy Hood Chris Horky Iris Hornbuckle Bobby Houston Harriet Howie Cindy Hudson Virginia Hudson Ken Humphries Sharyn Hunter Deborah Huntley Vivian Hutchinson Doris Ivester Brenda Jackson Jerry Jackson Mike James David Jetton Wearing her native costume of Argentina, foreign exchange student Maria Armendariz rides in the Carrousel Parade. Curtis Johnson Pat Johnson Brenda Jones Ted Joy Jim Kelley Sally Kelley 153 Seniors Mike James enjoys his cake at a surprise birthday party given for comparative literature teacher. Miss Cash. Seniors Elect Gupton, Killian Debi Kenley Nancy Keziah Mike Kiker Isaac King Reggie King Roberta Killian Pat Kirkpatrick Paul Kitchens Carolyn Knuckles Mark Lackey Christy Laine Robert Latour Mitsy Lawing Susan Lawing Jerry Lawrence Johnny Leatherman Ronald Lee Rusty Lee Theresa Liffrig Erich Liner Betty Locklear Woody Lockler Sandy Logan Linda Long 154 Seniors Crowder, King as Officers for 1968- 1969 School Year Lynn Lybrand Wallace Lyles Mike McAleer Danny McCall Rex McCall Sylvia McClamrock Harold McClaxy Danny McClure Ronnie McClure Carl McCullough Lee McDonald Janice McEntire David McGee Jimmy McGee Pam McMillan In preparation for graduation in June, senior Lucia Tompkins places her order for calling cards and announcements. Linda Mance Bettye Martin Ken Martin 155 Seniors Mike Bass, Recipient of Civitan Award, Shows Outstanding Linda Martin Sylvia Martin Tim Mashburn Ann Matheny Teresa Matthews Ben Miller Billy Miller Jack Miller Susie Mingus Larry Mitchell Diane Moody Ann Moore Getting into the spirit of Tacky Indian Day, energetic seniors display great skill and agility through stunts. Gail Moore Jane Moore Lynn Moore Randy Moore Steve Moore Rosemary Morgan 156 litizenship Among Classmates Jo Ann Morrison Sandra Morrison Thelma Morrison Mike Moseley Jane Motter Liz Mozeley Receiving the title of Miss Tomahawk at the Christmas Dance, Roberta Killian smiles radiantly as she is crowned. Dean Mullen Mike Mullis Deborah Navey Karen Nelson Debbie Neville Danny Osborne Deborah Osborne Tommy Osborne Corinne Oshields Karen Overbeck Lee Overturf Doug Page Sharon Parks Frankie Parnell Vernon Parr Mary Pearson TiUie Petty Leisel Pickier 157 Seniors As a member of the teen board, Nancy Easterling masquerades as a genie on Belk’s float in the Carrousel Parade. West Student Body Chooses David Pierce Larry Pierce Pam Pittman Mike Plummer Ronald Porter Sammy Powell Irene Price Jerry Price Cathy Raborn Bill Rackley Lavonne Ramsey Henderson Reid Morris Reynolds Jimmy Rhom Debra Rhyne Terry Rich Ginger Richardson Christie Rimmer Dean Robbins Jim Roberts Marsha Robinette 158 Seniors Cathy Raborn as Reigning Carrousel Princess for 1969 Curt Robinson Patsy Rodgers Judy Rodgers Ronald Roth Tommy Russell Mike Rutledge Brenda Sadler Larry Sain Cathy Scarborough Dottie Schnibben Phil Schroeder Facelia Seay Jane Seay Sherry Shaw Cheri Sherrill Becky Sills Steve Simpson Curtis Sloan Polly Sloan John Small Debbie Smith Jackie Shipp Ellen Shouse Marsha Sigmon Conducting an experiment in physics, Tim Mashburn and J.K Caldwell apply their knowledge of the spring balance. 159 Chosen by the class members as senior beauties for 1968-1969, Nancy Easterling, Cathy Springs, Roberta Killian, Judy Rodgers, and Cathy Raborn are presented to the students at the Christmas Dance. Howard Smith Robert Smith Cathy Springs Diane Stanley Betty Jo Starnes Dale Starnes Doug Starnes Scott Stevenson Larry Stikeleather Sandra Stikeleather Ophelia Stinson Keith Stiwalt Danny Stogner Andy Suddreth Ken Summerlin Kay Summerville Peggy Suttle Debbie Swagger H.L. Talbert Terry Taylor Pat Therrell Bobby Thompson Debbie Thompson Calvin Tinker 160 Seniors June Graduation Climaxes Eventful High School Years Lucia Tompkins Ken Townsend Brenda Tucker Marie Tweed Steve Underwood Mark Van Malssen Brenda Walker Randy Walker Jack Watson Dale Watts Helena Webster Gail Wellman Terry Wells Mike Wesson Marsha White Danny Whitesides Diane Wilkinson Linda Williams Mary Williams Doug Wilson Sherian Wilson Vance Wilson Dana Wingate Lorraine Winstead Vestal Wooten Carol Wright Cathy Wright Diane Young Eddie Young Steve Young 161 Senior Directory Anxiously Anticipating Upcoming Graduation, Seniors Place Janice Lynne Aaron Spanish Club 2. Bruce Leonard Abercrombie Bus Driver 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3; Tomahawk Business Staff 2, 3, 4, Best Bus Driver 1968 4. Rita Lane Abernathy French Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Interclub Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4; Red Cross 3; Student Council 4, Hospitality Committee Chairman 4; Art Club 3, 4, President 4; Junior Marshal 3; Lettergirl 3, 4. Donna Gayle Aderholt Bus Driver 3, 4, D.E. Club 4; F. H.A. 2. Debora Gail Alexander French Club 2; F.F.A. 3. Rhonda Paulette Alley Fine Arts Club 4, Glee Club 4. Catherine Louise Anderson Commercial Club 4; French Club 2;Glee Club 2, 3; Red Cross 4. Maria Del Carmen Armendariz French Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Student Council 4 Bobby Dean Armstrong Band 2. Allen Woodrow Arthur V1CA 3. Cindy Kay Bailey Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Danny Lee Bailey Bus Driver 3; V1CA 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 4; Homeroom Officer. Barbara Ann Balowsky Bible Club 4; Commercial Club 4. Amelia Ann Bare G.A.A. 2; Fine Arts Club 4; French Club 3. Michael Leonard Bass Bow And Arrow Staff 4; Key Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Civitan Award 4; Best Citizen 2, 3; President Sophomore Class 2; Home¬ room President 2; Homeroom Officer 3, 4; Mr. West 4. Eddie Ray Beacham Homeroom Officer 3. George Allen Beam Key Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 2, 3, 4; All County Baseball 2; Junior Class Treasurer 3; Homeroom President 3; Home¬ room Officer 2. Keith Michael Beatty Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Council 4; V1CA 4; Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Officer 3; Basketball 2, 3, Varsity 3, Junior Varsity 2; Football 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4. James Melburn Beaty F.F.A. 3; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2;Track 3. Karon Fay Beckham Bible Club 4, Secretary 4; Camera Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 3; Homeroom Officer 4. Raymond Barqil Beckham Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2. Dennis Anthony Benfield F.F.A. 3; Manager of Baseball Team 2, 3, 4; Football 3, Varsity 3. Linda Jeannette Benton Campus Life 4. James Edward Berry VICA 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2. Donna Cheryl Biggers Commercial Club 4, Treasurer 4; G. A.A. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Red Cross 3, 4. Historian 4 Keith Warren Bingham Campus Life 4, Science Club 4, Spanish Club 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4. Marlise Bizzell Bow and Arrow Staff 4, Art Editor 4; Bus Drivers 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Red Cross 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Lettergirl 3. Pamela Delo. ' is Black Bus Driver 3, 4; C.O.O. 4. Viola Mae Black Commercial Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 4; Devotion Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Production Editor 4; Junior Marshal 3; Homeroom Officer 4. Linda Pearlette Blanks. Robert Dean Blanton D.E. Club 3, 4 Latonia Ann Blue Campus Life 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 3, 4;G.A.A. 2. Karla Jan Bolick Fine Arts Club 4; French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. G.A.A 2; Red Cross 3; Student Council 4; Cheerleader 2; Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Offi¬ cer 3; Crystallette 3, 4; Homecoming Court 2. Andy Thomas Bolynn. Johnny Larkin Boone Bus Driver 2, 3, 4;Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2. Lawrence Lloyd Bostian French Club 2; InteiClubCoun¬ cil 4; Latin Club 3, 4. Science Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Constitution Committee Chairman 4. VICA 3; Youth Council 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; National Merit Finalist 4; Homeroom Officer 2; Morehead Scholarship Finalist 4. Nancy Louise Bowen F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3; Red Cross 3; Spanish Club 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3 4. Mary Ellen Bowman Art Club 3; C.O.O. 4; French Club 3; F.H.A. 3;G.A.A. 3. David Michael Brackett D.E. Club 3; F.F.A. 4 Charles William Bragg Spanish Club 2; VICA 4; Basket¬ ball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Charles Roger Bridges Bus Driver 3, 4; Key Club 4; Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Tomahawk 3, 4, Sports Editor 4, Football 2, Junior V arsity 2; Junior Marshal 3, Homeroom Officer 3. Edgar Valentine Brinkley Science Club 3; Spanish Club 2; Tomahawk 3. 4, Photographer 4. James Edwin Brock D.E. Club 4; VICA 3; Football 2, 3, Varsity 3, Junior Varsity 2. Everard Glenn Brooks, Jr. Bible C lub 4; Health Careers Club 2, 3, 4. Vice-President 3, President 4; InterClub Council 4; Key Club 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4. Sharon Jean Brooks French Club 2; F.H.A. 3; Student Council 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4; Lettergirl 3, 4. Fonda Ann Brookshire G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 2; Homeroom President 2. Clarence McCarl Brown F.F.A. 3; VICA 3, 4, Secretary 4. Lucy Anne Brown Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 3;G.A.A. 2; Homeroom Officer 3, 4. Jack Donald Brunk. Marsha Jane Bumgarner Bible Club 4; Commercial Club 4 President 4; InterClub Council 4. Chrystal Dixon Burch Art Club 3; VICA 3, 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Oren Eugene Byers Spanish Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Baseball 3, 4. John William Byrd Library Club 2; VICA 3, 4; Boy’s State 3. William Peck Byrum VICA 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4 Joel Kenneth Caldwell Bus Driver 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2. Loretta Margaret Caldwell. Russell Gordon Calomeris Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 4; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 2; Homeroom President 2; F ootball 3, 4. Varsity 3, 4. Steven Darrell Campbell F.F.A. 3; VICA 4. Karen Rebecca Campfield Camera Club 3; D.E. Club 3, 4; Art Club 3. Johnny Ray Canup Bus Driver 2. Phoebe Kaye Carmichael Glee Club 3; Library Club 4r Secretary-Treasurer 4; Flomeroom Officer 3, 4 Jennifer Louise Carson Bus Driver 3; D.E. Club 4, Secretary 4;G.A.A. 2;GleeClub 3. William Boyce Cash Bus Driver 3, 4; Key Club 4; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Council 4; School Spirit Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4. Sophomore Editor 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4: Basketball 2, Junior Varsity 2; Boy’s State 3; Homeroom Officer 4. Cleo Levonne Cathey C.O.O. 4. Gerald Norman Cathey F.F.A. 3; Art Club 3; VICA 4. William Howard Cato. Robert Brian Cauble Football 2, Junior Varsity 2;Track 2, 3, 4. Kenneth Ray Cavin C.O.O. 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2. Mary Elizabeth Childers Glee Club 2; VICA 3, 4. Gary Dean Chronistcr VICA 3, 4. Larry Clifford Clark Band 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Cross Country 4; Track 4. Coley Elwood Coggins Bus Driver 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4. Paul Michael Coleman. David Earl Collins VICA 3, 4 Richard Allen Connelly D.E. Club 2; F.F.A. 2. Raymond James Cope VICA 3, 4, Baseball Team Manager 2. Rita Jeannette Counts Bus Driver 3. 4; French Club 2, 3; F. H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; InterClub Council 4; Red Cross 2; Science Club 2; Youth Council 3, 4. John Michael Cox Bus Driver 3; Fine Arts Club 3; F.F.A. 4; Glee Club 2; Science Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2. Rebecca Kristina Crocker Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Library Club 4; Totnahawk Business Staff 4. Linda Lou Crowder French Club 3,4; F.H.A- 4. G.A.A. 2; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Senior Class Treasurer 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Crystallette 2, 3, 4, Head 4. James Mitchell Cudd Bus Driver 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2. David Nathan Cunningham Bible Club 3, 4 Karen Elmore Currie C.O.O. 4. Roy Vaughn Daniels Glee Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Key Club 4; Student Council 3, 4; Junior Varisty 2; Cross Country 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 3, 4. Carl Wilson Davis Band 2; Campus Life 3, 4, Science Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3. 4; Junior Varsity 2; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4 Pamela Young Dees Commercial Club 4, F.H.A. 4; Spanish Club 2. Paul Vernon Deese. Connie Ann Delaney Fine Aits Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Alicia Del Dellinger Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Karen Colette Dellinger Glee Club 3; Health Careers Club 4; Red Cross 4, Spanish Club 2, 3. Linda Gail Dennard Campus Life 3; C.O.O. 4; Library Club 4. Donald Benton Dodson F ine Arts Club 4, Key Club 2, 3; Latin Club 3; Science Club 4; Drama Club 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Athletic C lub 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2. Terry Lee Dotson. Wayne Eugene Dowdle F.F.A. 2; VICA 3. Cathie Jane Dye Band 2; G.A.A. 2, 3; D.E. Club 4; Y-Teens 2. Nancy Lynn Easterling Campus Life 3; French Club 3, 4; G. A.A. 2; National Honor Society 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Student Council 3, 4, Treasurer 4. CESP Committee 4; D.A.R. Award 4; Wildacres Youth ConferencQ 4; Cheer¬ leader 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Class Treasurer 2; Homeroom President 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2; Homecoming Court 4; Miss Tomahawk ' s Court 3; Miss West 4. Sherry Burleson Edens F.H.A. 3. Christine Marie Edwards Campus Life 3, Treasurer 3; G.A.A. 2; InterClub Council 4, President 4; Latin Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 2, 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Senior Class Editor 4; Cheerleader 4; Sophomore Class Vice-President 2; Homeroom President 2; Homeroom Officer 3, 4. Lorena Gray Edwards G.A.A. 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 4; Art Club 3. Kenneth Earl Edwards Bus Driver 3, 4; D.E. Club 4; VICA 4. Robert Emerson Edwards Band 2, 3; VICA 4, Vice- President 4. James Timothy Efird Bus Driver 3, 4; VICA 3, 4. Carmen Elizabeth Eller Art Club 3; D.E. Club 4. Sybil Diane Elliot Commercial Club 3; F.H.A. 2, 3; Red Cross 3, 4, Secretary 4; Spanish Club 3. Rodney Allison Eppes D.E. Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4. Kristie Lynn Etheridge Commercial Club 2, 3; Fine Arts Club 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Red Cross 3, 4; VICA 4, Cheerleader 2; Homeroom Officer 3, 4 David Ray Faber Band 2, 3, Drum Major 2, 3; Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Latin Club 2, 3;Orchestra 3; Science Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4. William Robert Faile B ible Club 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Baseball 3; Basketball 2, Junior Varsity 2; Homeroom Officer 2. Randy Falls VICA 3; Baseball 2. John Herman Farmer Homeroom Officer 2. James Clifton Ferrell, Jr. Ralph Houston Ferrell Bus Driver 3; VICA 4. Rose Jamille Fincher Commercial Club 3; D.E. Club 4; F. H.A. 2; Red Cross 3. Janice Lynn Fisher. Michael Keith Flannigan Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Marie Floyd National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Club ■t; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Art Editor 4, Co-Club Editor 4; Junior Marshal 3; Homeroom Officer 4 James David Fox D.E. Club 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3; Track 2. Darrell Edwin Freeman F.T.A. 2; Science Club 2; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2; Basketball Team Manager 2; Homeroom Officer 2. Jean Elaine Freeman French Club 3; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G. A.A. 3; Student Council 4; Social Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Curriculum Editor 4; Homeroom Officer 3, 4 Marcella Dawne Freeman D.E. Club 4; Library Club 2, 3, Vice-President 3. Susan Marie Gaillard Commercial Club 4; Spanish Club 4. Homeroom Officer 2. Roger Blair Carver. Ronald Wayne Gay Bus Driver 4. Deborah Kay Gayle F.H.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 3. 4; Homeroom President 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2. Jill Marie Geddings G.A.A. 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Red Cross 2 . Coy Dana Gentry. Joyce Elaine Gibbs F.H.A. 3. Rebecca Darlene Gibbs French Club 2; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2;Glee Club 4; Red Cross 2; Spanish Club 2, 3. Anita Diane Gillespie Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, News Editor 4; G.A.A. 2; Health Careers Club 2; Latin Club 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Spanish Club 2. Gary Allan Gillespie VICA 4 Bruce Hampton Godfrey. Emma Kathy Goss French Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3 Janet Kathryn Gray Art Club 4; French Club 3. 4; F.H.A. 3; F.T.A. 3; G.A.A. 2; Homeroom President 2; Home¬ room Officer 3, 4; Student Council 2; Lettergirl 3, 4. Head 4; Cheerleader 2. Patsy Lee Greene C.O.O. 4; G.A.A. 2; Library Club 3; Red Cross 2. Paul Wesley Greene Commercial Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Red Cross 3; Science Club 4. Homeroom Officer 2. Steve Alan Griffin. Ernestine Griggs D.E. Club 3, 4; Library Club 2. Bethany Sue Gullcdge French Club 2, 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 3, 4. Tiffany Lee Gulledge French Club 2, 3; F.H.A. 4, Tomahawk Business Staff 3, 4. Kathy Patricia Gunnells Art Club 4; F.F.A. 4; F.H.A. 4; Health Careers Club 4; Red Cross 4. William McDonald Gupton French Club 2, 3; InterClub Council 4; Key Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Treasurer 4. Science Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4. Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4; Youth Council 3, 4;Golf 3, 4, Tennis 2; Junior Marshal 3; Senior Class President 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Ronald Thomas Hager VICA 3, 4, Treasurer 4 Steven Von Hager. Orders for Calling Cards, Announcements on Senior Directory December 9 Brenda Diane Hagler F.H.A. 3, 4. Lynda Dianne Hagler F.H.A. 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Red Cross 3. Mary Catherine Hagler Commercial Club 4, F.H.A. 4. Red Cross 4. Terry Edward Hallman French Club 4; Latin Club 4, Baseball 4. Martha Joyce Hamm French Club 2, 3, 4;G.A.A. 2;Glee Club 2, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Publicity Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Student Life Editor 4. Gloria Eddell Hammond Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Business and Advertisement Manager 4; Fine Arts Club 4, French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Norma Jean Hammond Glee Club 2, 3; V1CA 3, 4; Crystallette 3. Joel Alvin Harris Band 2. Bus Driver 3. 4; Fine Arts Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Billie Ann Hartis F.H.A. 3; Red Cross 3; Art Club 3; Majorette 3, 4. Randall Jerry Haskett Bus Driver 3, 4, F.F.A. 4. Secretary 4. Catherine Elizabeth Hastedt C.O.O. 4. Vickie Lynn Hatley Campus Life 2, 3, 4. Secretary 2, Vice-President 4; GA.A. 2; Glee Club 2, 3; InterClub Council 3; Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3;Student Council 3, 4, Secretary 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Youth Council 3. 4; Wildacres Youth Conference 3. Steve Douglas Hawfield Bus Driver 3; F.F.A. 3,4; VICA 3, 4; Wrestling 4. Marion Baxter Hayes Band 2, 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Key Club 4; Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Cross Country 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4. Raymond Gray Heffner Camera Club 4, Treasurer 4; Fine Arts Club 4; Glee Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Art Club 4; Dionysus’ Disciples 4. Chester Ray Helms Bus Driver 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Linda Susan Helms Bible Club 4, Vice-President 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Alberta Renshaw Henderson F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi¬ dent 3, President 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, President 4;Glee Club 2; InterClub Council 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Student Council 2, 4; House and Grounds Committee Chairman 4, Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Co-Club Editor 4; Youth Council 3, 4; Homeroom President 2; Homeroom Officer 3; National Honor Society 4. Sarah Katherine Hendrix Library Club 4; Spanish Club 3. Donna Gayle Heywood Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Fine Arts Club 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Science Club 2 . Kathie Morae Hight Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Sherry Michele Hill Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; French Club 3, 4; F.H.A 3, 4; F.T.A 4; Science Club 4, Student Council 4; Homeroom President 4 Delmas Lee Hilton Glee Club 2, 3; VICA 3, 4. Giles Steve Hinson Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2, 3, 4. Sheila Jeanette Hinson Bow and Arrow Staff 4, Exchange Editor 4; National Honor Society 3. Thresa Jean Hollar G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; Student Council 2. Marshall Joe Hollingsworth Key Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 3; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 4; Junior Class Vice-President 3. Kathy Ann Hood Bible Club 4; F.F.A. 4; F.H.A. 4; Health Careers Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Library Club 3; Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4. Christine Ann Horky French Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Science Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Homeroom Officer 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4, Head 3, 4. Iris Elizabeth Hornbuckle Bible Club 4; Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 3, 4;G.A.A. 3. Robert Parks Houston, Jr. Bus Driver 2, 3. 4; F.F.A 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4; InterClub Council 3, 4; Latin Club 3 Harriett Lenora Howie F.H.A. 4; Spanish Club 2, 3. Cindy Gail Hudson D.E. Club 4; F.H.A. 3; F.T.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 3. Frances Virginia Hudson C.O.O. 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; French Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Deborah Brooks Hudspeth Color Guard 3, Bus Driver 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, Treasurer 2; Spanish Club 3. Kenneth Wayne Humphries Camera Club 3; Spanish Club 3. Pamela Sharyn Hunter Commercial Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; F.H.A. 2;G.A.A. 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 3, 4 Deborah Anne Huntley F.H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Red Cross 2; Science Club 3; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2. Vivian Lee Hutchison Bow and Arrow Staff 3. Doris Lynn Ivester Campus Life 4; French Club 2; F.T.A. 4; Science Club 4; Art Club 2, 3, 4. Brenda Joyce Jackson VICA 3; Art Club 3, 4 Jerry Lee Jackson F.F.A. 3. Robert Michael James InterClub Council 4, Vice-Presi¬ dent 4; Key Club 3, 4, President 4; Latin Club 2; Student Council 3; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 3. David Hugh Jetton French Club 3; Key Club 4; Science Club 3; Student Council 4; Election Committee Chairman 4. Curtis Lee Johnson Band 2, 3. Patricia Louise Johnson French Club 2; F.H.A. 3, 4 Bobby Earl Jones F.F.A. 4. Brenda Lee Jones F.T.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Health Careers Club 4; InterClub Council 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 3. Ted Franklin Joy D.E. Club 4, Vice-President 3; Key Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Football 2, 3, Varsity 3, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2. James Leslie Kelley Glee Club 3; VICA 4. Sally Ann Kelley Bible Club 4; Fine Arts Club 4; Health Careers Club 4. Deborah Sue Kenley Fine Arts Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; F.T.A. 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Dionysus’Disciples 4, Culminating the assembly on Awards’ Day, which is held in May, seniors precede the underclassmen as they make their final exit from the gymnasium. Secretary 4,Cry stallette 3, 4, Nancy Paulette Keziah Campus Life 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Red Cross 3. Michael Ray Kiker Art Club 3. Esther Roberta Killian French Club 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Student Council 2, 4, Program Committee Chairman 4, Girls’ State 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Sophomore Class Secret tary 2; Junior Class Secretary 3; Senior Class Secretary 4; Homeroom President 2; Homeroom Officer 4; Home¬ coming Court 4; Miss Tomahawk’s Court 2, 3; Miss Tomahawk 4. Donald Eugene King Campus Life 2, 3; F.F.A. 3; Library Club 4. Isaac Truesdale King Bible Club 4; D.E. Club 4; Track 4 Reginald Anderson King Spanish Club 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Vice-President 4, Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4 Samuel Hutchinson Kirkpatrick. Paul Campbell Kitchens Key Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Council 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4. Homeroom President 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Carolyn Dean Knuckles Campus Life 2. Mark Joseph Lackey Science Club 3; Spanish Club 2. John Christopher Laine Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Robert Michael Latour Bus Driver 3; Latin Club 3; Football 2, 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2, Varsity 3, 4. Gail Myra Lawhorn. Mildred Louise Lawing Glee Club 3, 4 Susan Deloise Lawing Campus Life 4; Spanish Club 2. Jerry Michael Lawrence VICA 3. John Fearl Leatherman French Club 4; Cross Country 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Ronald Kenneth Lee VICA 4. Russell Roebuck Lee F.F.A. 4; Spanish Club 3; Golf 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Theresa Leah Liffrig French Club 3, 4. F.T.A. 3, 4. Erich Lamar Liner VICA 3, 4. Betty Ann Locklear Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 Woodard Ray Lockler Bus Driver 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, F. F.A. 2; Library Club 3, 4; Red Cross 3; Student Council 3; Homeroom Officer 3. Sandra Jean Logan F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Health Careers Club 2; InterClub Council 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Red Cross 3, 4, President 4. Tomahawk Business Staff 4, Homeroom Officer 3. 4. Linda Louise Long Campus Life 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4 Sandra Lawanna Long F.H.A. 4 Charlie Thomas Lowe. Elicia Ann Lowe Fine Arts Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Head 4; Homeroom President 2, 3. 4; Homecoming Court 4; Belk’sTeen Board 4. Robert Stephen Luckey Band 2, 3, 4; Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Sports Editor 4 Roger Allan Luckey Bus Driver 3, 4; InterClub Council 4. Science Club 3; VICA 3, 4, President 4 John McLeod Luddy Band 2; D.E. Club 4, Key Club 3; Student Council 2; Baseball 2, 3; Football 2, 3, Varsity 3, Junior Varsity 2. Susan Lynette Lybrand C.O.O. 4, President 4, Home¬ room Officer 2, 3. Wallace Berry Lyles VICA 3. Michael Robert McAleer Football 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4 Danny Ray McCall Bus Driver 2, 3; Football 3, Varsity 3. Rex Tony McCall Bus Driver 4, Science Club 2, 3. 4, Vice-President 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Council 3; Baseball 3; Basketball 3, Varsity 3; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4 Sylvia Ann McOamrock G.A.A. 2; F.T.A 2, 3. Vice- President 3; Glee Club 2; Homeroom Officer 3. 4 Danny Wayne McClure Key Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2. Ronnie James McClure D.E. Club 3, 4 Carl Alexander McCullough Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; VICA 3. 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2, 3, 4. LeRoy McDonald Fine Arts Club 3, 4, President 4; InterClub Council 4, Spanish Club 2, 4, President 4, Dionysus ' Disciples 4, President 4; Dramatics Award 3 Janice Irene McEntire D.E. Club 4, Pine Arts Club 2; Library Club 2, 3, Secretary 3; Red Cross 2; Spanish Club 3, David Lee McGee Spanish Club 2; VICA 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2, 3, 4, Homeroom Officer 4. James Edward McGee Bus Driver 3 Pamela Ann McMillan C.O.O. 4; G.A.A. 2; Glee Club 3 Linda Mance Band 2; Library Club 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 2. Bettye Jean Martin D.E. Club 4; Fine Arts Club 2. 3; G. A.A. 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Kenneth William Martin Bible Club 4; D.E. Club 4 Linda Gail Martin. Sylvia Elese Martin D.E. Club 3, 4, Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Timothy Wallace Mashburn Spanish Club 2,Golf 2, 3, 4 Frances Ann Matheny Band 2, 3. 4, Bible Club 4 Campus Life 4 163 Senior Directory Awards Day Honors Upperclassmen by Memorable Tokens Teresa Dianne Matthews F.H.A. 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Jack Durant Miller Glee Club 4. Lacy Ben Miller Library Club 2. William Frank Miller Bus Driver 3; Glee Club 2; Student Council 2; Football Team Manager 2; Homeroom Presi¬ dent 2. Virginia Sue Mingus Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 4; Spanish Club 2. Lawrence George Mitchell Band 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4. Spanish Club 3. 4; Junior Marshal 3; Harvard Award 3; National Honor Society 4. Carolyn Diane Moody C.O.O. 4. Ann Virginia Moore Bible Club 3, 4, President 4; Camera Club 4; InterClub Council 4; Library Club 4. Lynn Marie Moore Campus Life 3; Fine Arts Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Dionysus’ Disciples 4; Homeroom Officer 2; Crystallette 3, 4. Martha Jane Moore F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 4. Randy Wayne Moore Student Council 3, 4; V1CA 4, Vice-President 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2;Track 2; Homeroom President 3. 4. Stephen Bryant Moore D.E. Club 4, President 4; Cross- Country 3, Captain 3; Track 3. Rosemary Jeanette Morgan D.E. Club 4; Science Club 3; Spanish 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 3, 4. Jo Ann Morrison. Sandra Lee Morrison C.O.O. 4. Thelma Morrison G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 4. Michael Eugene Moseley National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Club 4; J unior Marshal 3. Jane Alecia Motter Bible Club 4, Camera Club 3, 4, President 4; Commercial Club 4; Fine Arts Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; InterClub Council 4. Elizabeth Anne Mozeley Bow and Arrow Staff 3; C.O.O. 4; Red Cross 2. Ronald Dean Mullen Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Fine Arts Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Homeroom Officer 4, Dionysus’ Disciples 4; Wrestling 3, 4. Larry Michael Mullis Key Club 4; Science Club 4; Football 3, Varsity 3; Track 4; Homeroom Officer 3. Roger Warren Mullis VICA 4. Deborah Anne Navey Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; Fine Arts Club 2; French Club 2; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Red Cross 3; Student Council 4; Junior Marshal 3. Karen Beth Nelson F.H.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; Spanish Club 2, 3. Deborah Kaye Neville Bus Driver 3; C.O.O. 4;GleeClub 3. Johnny Alexander Norman D.E. Club 3, 4 Danny Lee Osborn D.E. Club 2, 3. Deborah Carnell Osborne Bow and Arrow Staff 2, 3, 4, Feature Editor 4. Thomas Wesley Osborne Bible Club 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; Red Cross 2. Corinne Elizabeth Oshields French Club 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4. Karen Nannette Overbeck French Club 4; F.T.A. 4; Homeroom Officer 2. Rolland Lee Overturf Spanish Club 2, 3; Manager of Football Team 2. Fred Douglas Paige Bible Club 4. As the long-awaited moment arrives a senior girl receives her diploma. Sharon Frances Parks F.F.A. 4; Glee Club 2, 3. Samuel Franklin Parnell. Vernon McClure Parr Spanish Club 2; VICA 3, 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2. Mary Stephanie Pearson Commercial Club 3; Fine Arts Club 4;G.A.A. 2; Red Cross 2, 3; Spanish Club 2. Matilda Rae Petty Campus Life 2, 3, 4; Health Careers Club 4; Latin Club 3, 4. Secretary 4; Science Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 3; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 4; Crystalette 2, 3, 4. Joy Leisel Pickier French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Red Cross 3. David Wade Pierce VICA 4; Football 2, 3, Varsity 3, Junior Varsity 2. Kenneth Lawrence Pierce Band 2; French Club 3, 4; Science Club 3; Tennis 4. Pamela Dean Pittman Art Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Red Cross 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Junior Art Award 3. Kenneth Michael Plummer Fine Arts Club 4; Baseball 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Ronald Eugene Porter Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Samuel Glenn Powell Bible Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4, Varsity 3. 4. Jerry Dale Price Bus Driver 3; D.E. Club 4, Treasurer 4. Ruby Irene Price Bible Club 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; Health Careers Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Red Cross 3, 4. Cathy Lee Raborn Fine Arts Club 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, Treasurer 2; G.A.A. 2, 3; Red Cross 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4. Junior Marshal 3; Wildacres Youth Conference 4; Junior Class President 3; Homeroom President 2, 3, 4; Carrousel Princess 4; Homecoming Court 2, 4; Ivey’s Teen Board 4; National Honor Society 4. William Rackley Bus Driver 3; InterClub Council 4; Latin Club 3; Library Club 4. President 4; Track 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. La Von Ramsey D.E. Club 4. Henderson Reid D.E. Club 4; Band 2, 3; F.F.A. 3. Harold Morris Reynolds, Jr. James Ernest Rhom Bus Driver 3, 4; D.E. Club 4. Debra Marsha Rhyne G.A.A. 2; Library Club 3; Red Cross 2. Natalie Virginia Richardson Band 4; Fine Arts Club 4. French Club 4; Library Club 2; Art Club 3; Dionysus’ Disciples 4. Christie Charlene Rimmer Bow and Arrow Staff 4; G.A.A. 2; Glee Club 3; Library Club 3; Spanish Club 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Terry Lin Ritch Bus Driver 3, 4; VICA 3, 4. Dean Aaron Robbins VICA 3, 4. Jimmie Lynn Roberts Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2. Marsha Karen Robinette Bible Club 4; Camera Club 3, 4; Library Club 4; Spanish Club 3; Homeroom Officer 4. Curtis William Robinson Spanish Club 2. Patricia Ann Rodgers InterClub Council 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Majorette 3. Judy Rebecca Rogers Bow and Arrow Staff 3, 4, Club Editor 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4. Ronald Allen Roth Fine Arts Club 4; Glee Club 4. Charles Thomas Rubright VICA 3, 4. Thomas Warren Russell Key Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Dennis Michael Rutledge French Club 4. Brenda Gaye Sadler French Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; InterClub Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, 4; Science Club 2; Student Council 4; Social Committee Chairman 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Junior Marshal 3; Summer Exchange Student 4; Homeroom Officer 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4. Larry Neville Sain D.E. Club 4, Parliamentarian 4. Cathey Ann Scarborough F.H.A. 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3. Dorothea Elise Schnibben G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3. Philip Neal Schroeder Key Club 2, 3; Science Club 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 4. Mary Facelia Seay Band 2; Fine Arts Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Red Cross 3; Dionysus’ Disciples 3, 4; Art Club 4. Mary Jane Seay Spanish Club 2; D.E. Club 4. Sherry Ann Shaw Campus Life 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Health Careers Club 4; Spanish Club 2. Cheri Delaine Sherrill National Honor Society 3, 4. Red Cross 3; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Administration Editor 4. Homeroom Officer 2, 4; Junior Marshal 3. Jacqueline Shipp Glee Club 4. Ellen Thalia Shouse C.O.O. 4, French Club 3; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3. Marsha Lynn Sigmon Commercial Club 3; C.O.O. 4, Vice-President 4; Spanish Club 3. Rebecca Lynn Sills Bible Club 4. National Honor Society 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 3, 4. Steven Reid Simpson Student Council 2; VICA 3, 4; .Industrial Arts Medal 3. Curtis Leon Sloan Bible Club 3, 4; Fine Arts Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Manager of Basketball Team 4. Pauline Adele Sloan G.A.A. 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Red Cross 3; Science Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; School Spirit Committee Chairman 4; Junior Marshal 3. John Haywood Small F.F.A. 2. Debbie Carol Smith F.H.A. 2; Spanish Club 3. Howard Thomas Smith D.E. Club 3; F.F.A. 4; Red Cross 2; VICA 3; Baseball 2; Wrestling 2; Football 2, Varsity 2. Robert Harding Smith F.F.A. 3; VICA 4. Cathy Jo Springs F.H.A. 3; F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Council 3, 4; Cafeteria Committee Chairman 4; Totna- hawk Business Staff 4. Junior Marshal 3; Homeroom President 3. Homeroom Officer 2, 4. Karen Diane Stamey VICA 4. Betty Jo Starnes Bow and Arrow Staff 4; Glee Club 3; Red Cross 3; Tomahawk Business Staff 3. Dale Franklin Starnes Spanish Club 3; VICA 3, 4; Track 4; Manager of Football Team 2, 3. William Douglas Starnes Library Club 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Basketball 2, 4, Varsity 4, Junior Varsity 2; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Observer All-County Football 4, News All-County Football 4; Homeroom President 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 4. Scott Morris Stevenson Bible Club 4. Larry Dean Stikeleather VICA 4. Sandra Janette Stikeleather C.O.O. 4; Glee Club 2, 3. Ophelia Stinson G.A.A. 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Keith Milton Stiwalt. Danny Ray Stogner F.F.A. 3,4 Richard Eugene Stowe Track 2. Andrew Smith Suddreth VICA 3, 4. Kenneth Wade Summerlin Science Club 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Tennis 4. Judith Kay Summerville Bible Club 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. Peggy Elaine Suttle French Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; F.T.A. 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Key Club 4, Sweetheart 4; Red Cross 4; Science Club 3, 4; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Junior Marshal 3; Homeroom Officer 2; National Honor Society 4. Deborah Lynn Swagger C.O.O. 4. Harvey Lee Talbert Spanish Club 3, 4. Terry Dale Taylor French Club 2; F.T.A. 2; Track 2, 3,4. National Honor Society 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; D.A.R. History Award 3; Social Science Award 3. Patricia LaVonne Therrell D.E. Club 4; F.H.A 2. Debra Suzanne Thompson French Club 3, 4, Vice-Presi¬ dent 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Red Cross 3; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Junior Class Editor 4; Girls’ State 3; Junior Marshal 3. Robert Irvin Thompson Bus Driver 3, 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2;Track 2; Homeroom Officer 4. Nathanial Calvin Tinker F.F.A. 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Spanish Club 3; Student Council 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, Junior Varsity 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Homeroom President 4. Lucia Ann Tompkins F.T.A. 3, 4; InterClub Council 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; National During the football game against Hickory, Roberta Killian cheers excitedly. 164 Senior Directory for Excellent Accomplishments in Certain Scholastic Fields Taking a break from class, these senior boys enjoy a lively discussion on the upcoming game with Second Ward as they pause to talk during lunch. Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 4; Tomahawk Editorial Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Dionysus’ Disciples 4; Publicity Chairman 4. Junior Marshal 3; Latin Award 2; Homeroom Officer 2, 3. Kenneth Willia Townsend Bible Club 4; Campus Life 4, Science Club 4; VICA 4; Golf 4; Homeroom Officer 3. Brenda Carole Tucker F.H.A. 3; F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Tomahawk Business Staff 4; Art Club 3. Elva Marie Tweed French Club 2, 3; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Glee Club 2, 4; Library Club 4, Red Cross 2; Homeroom Officer 3, 4. Steven Forres Underwood F.T.A. 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Mark Andrew Van Malssen French Club 2; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Youth Council 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2, Varsity 3, 4; Basketball 2, Junior Varsity 2; Homeroom President 3. Brenda Gayle Walker Campus Life 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4. Randy George Walker Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Track 4. Jack Steven Watson Key Club 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Junior Varsity 2; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Alan Dale Watts Spanish Club 2. Helena Mary Webster Glee Club 3, 4. Gail Elizabeth Wellman Bible Club 4; F.H.A. 4; Glee Club 2 . Terry Lynn Wells F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 2; Spanish Club 3; Student Council 2, 4; Homeroom President 2, 4; Home¬ room Officer 3. David Michael Wesson Glee Club 2, 3. 4; VICA 4; Tennis 3. Marsha Ann White Fine Arts Club 4; F.H.A. 3;G.A.A. 2; Glee Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Crystallette 3, 4. Danny Allen Whitesides Bible Club 4; Fine Arts Club 4. Lucille Diane Wilkinson Bible Club 4; French Club 4. Linda Gayle Williams Mary Joyce Williams Band 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; G.A.A. 2;Glee Club 3. Ralph Doug Wilson. Sherian Eva Wilson G.A.A. 2;Glee Club 3, 4. Zeb Vance Wilson Bus Driver 3, 4; VICA 3, 4. Dana Francis Wingate Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3; VICA 3, 4; Wrestling 2. Lucinda Lorrain Winstead Campus Life 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. Vestal Ray Wooten. Carol Ann Wright C.O.O. 4. Cathy Sue Wright Bus Driver 3, 4; Fine Arts Club 4; French Club 3; F.T.A. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Officer 3. Edwin Thomas Young Bus Driver 3, 4; F.F.A. 4. Steven Kenneth Young Band 2, 3. 4; F ' rench Club 3, 4; Science Club 4, Vice-President 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4. Wanda Dianne Young C.O.O. 4; Glee Club 3. Debi Kenley and Dean Mullen play colorful characters in Arsenic and Old Lace. 165 UnityBecomes Major Aim 01 First Row: Wells, Edwards, Killian, Sloan, vice-president Helms, treasurer Easterling, secretary Hatley, president Russell, Judson, Frye, King, Navey. Second Row: Lowe, Cline, Black, Wylie, Springs, Crisp, Gamble, Hudson, Dellinger, Hamm, Sadler, Vaughn, Page, Jackson, Henderson. Third Row: Townsend, Latham, Bass, Alexander, Ross, Rogers, Gayle, The Student Council, consisting of committee chairmen, class presidents, homeroom presidents, and the editors and business managers of the Tomahawk and the Bow and Arrow, met every two weeks. The newly organized Executive Council met every two weeks also in order that projects, suggestions, and ideas might be thoroughly discussed before presenting them to the student body. While striving to promote leadership, scholarship, and fellow¬ ship, the Student Council encouraged better student-faculty cooperation. For the first time, the council sponsored two fund raising projects. In the fall, “Tacky Indian Day” was held during the week of homecoming. A Spring Follies was staged later in the year. The Student Council also sponsored three dances during the year. Student Council President Tommy Russell performs one of his many duties by calling an executive meeting to order. Jimmy Lockman prepares to defend himself against “Judo expert” Ray Sigomn as he participates in a campaign skit. A candidate for Student Council President, T. Russell observes as P. Schroeder and C. Bailey post a political sign. 166 All Student Council Members Student Council treasurer Nancy Easterling takes notes in Executive Council on proposed fund raising projects. During Student Council, Brenda Sadler, summer exchange student to Norway, shows the slides taken on her trip. Freeman, Tompkins, Abernathy, G. Bostian, Cashion, Spencer, Gupton. Fourth Row: Raborn, Bolick, Hill, Huntley, Moore, McKeen, McCall, Kitchens, Tinker, Beatty, Cash, L. Bostian. Fifth Row: Ritchie, Wingate, Sadler, Alwran, Bridges, McClure, Jetton, Lane, Millner, Spadaccini, Harrison. During the “Tacky Indian Day” pep rally sponsored by the Student Council, Harry Hilewitz portrays a “whistling midget.” During campaign week, ingenious committee members painted banners and signs promoting their favorite candidates. 167 Student Council, Trying to Improve School Conditions for During a pep rally for an upcoming game, School Spirit Committee Chairman Billy Cash introduces the football team. Devotional Committee chairman Viola Black begins Student Council meeting with an inspiring message on daily life. Resuming the duties of Devotion Committee chairman, Viola Black opened each Student Council meeting with an inspira¬ tional devotion. School Spirit Committee co-chairmen Polly Sloan and Bill Cash headed one of the most active committees. Meeting each week, enthusiastic committee members made banners announc¬ ing upcoming games. These signs and posters resulted in greater student support of all athletic events. Students eagerly sup¬ ported the pep rallies staged by the School Spirit Committee. Booster badges and pins were sold throughout the year. Achieving their main goal, the School Spirit Committee pro¬ moted better sportsmanship and school spirit through student involvement and participation. Endeavoring to gain more enthusiastic support of the faculty and students. School Spirit Committee members Bill Cash, Rusty Lee, and Harriet Howie post a sign announcing the West-Ashley basketball game. 168 Benefit of Students, Introduces Thoughts of Test Schedule ISuK Making table centerpieces for the Christmas dance are co-social Commit¬ tee chairmen Jean Freeman and Brenda Sadler. Spirited students take advantage of the informal atmosphere of “Tacky Indian Day” sponsored by Student Council. Cathy Springs and Ren Henderson paint a horn of plenty to be used as a Thanksgiving decoration. Capturing the spirit of each holiday season, the Cafeteria Committee created a festive, enjoyable atmosphere for eating. Led by Cathy Springs, committee members decorated for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. The Cafeteria Committee also cooperated with the Social Committee in decorating for the Christmas dance. Serving as Social Committee co-chairmen, Brenda Sadler, and Jean Freeman were responsible for planning the school’s social functions. Starting with the homecoming dance in November, three dances were sponsored by the Student Council. A semi-tormal dance, “Visions of Sugarplums”, highlighted the Christmas season. A Sadie Hawkins dance followed in the spring. Lou Ann Bizzell, social committee member, creates an eye-catching poster advertising the annual homecoming dance. 169 C.E.S.P. Committee members help Argentine exchange student Maria Armendariz celebrate her birthday during lunch. C.E.S.P. Committee activated prior to the opening of school, hosted a welcoming party for Maria Armendariz, exchange student from Argentina. Led by Nancy Easterling, the com¬ mittee also held a reception for Chilean Gabriela Moreno, who arrived in January. By involving the two exchange students in school and community activities, the Charlotte Exchange Student Program strove to help them feel at home in the United States. The committee was also responsible for screening West applicants who wished to spend a summer abroad. Under the leadership of Ren Henderson, the House and Grounds Committee sponsored the Christmas door decoration contest. Helping to heighten the spirit of the season, the committee awarded prizes in religious and secular categories. House and Grounds Committee chairman Ren Henderson re-examines Miss Overcash’s door before awarding it a prize. Arriving in January, Gabriela Moreno, foreign exchange student from Chile, was welcomed by C.E.S.P. members. Executive Council members review changes in the proposed Point System before presenting it to Student Council 170 Contemplating new ideas for tribal code, Constitution Committee chairman, Larry Bostian, works out amendments. David Jetton performs duty of Elections Committee chairman as he tabulates the votes in recent school election. Being responsible for publicizing all dances, the Publicity Committee often worked with the Social Committee. Led by Joyce Hamm, committee members sponsored Student Council Week during March. Constitution Committee chairman Larry Bostian was respon¬ sible for amending the Point System. Upon completion of this task, the committee discussed the possibility of an honor system and a test schedule. David Jetton headed the newly formed Elections Committee which conducted and tallied votes for all Student Council- sponsored elections. Procedures for election of Student Council officers were reviewed and amended. Members of the Hospi¬ tality Committee, under the direction of Lane Abernathy sent Christmas cards to the faculty and to servicemen in Vietnam. Student Council Creates Committee for School Elections Hospitality Committee chairman, Lane Abernathy prepares Christmas cards to be sent to all teachers during season. Publicity Committee chairman Hamm and Gillespie construct posters announcing the soon coming Senior Follies. 171 Interclub Council Encourages Organized Club Activity Volunteers move the giant pumpkin to be used in homecoming halftime activities sponsored by the Interclub Council. As a member of the Interclub Council, Jane Motter compiles club and athletic activities for the school calendar. Meeting whenever necessary, the Interclub Council strove to coordinate all club activities and services. The members, who included all club presidents in addition to the editors and business managers of the Tomahawk and the Bow and Arrow, informed the students of current club and school activities through maintaining a calendar in front hall. The council also sponsored the homecoming halftime activities. First Row: Motter, Lybrand, president Edwards, vice president James, Abernathy, Tompkins, Sadler, Gupton, Jones, Bumgarner, Moore. Third secretary-treasurer Henderson, Logan, adviser Overcash. Second Row: Row: Counts, Duncan, Helton, McDonald, Rackley, Brooks, Bostian, Luckey. 172 First Row: Hatley, representative Counts, Crisp. Second Row: Spencer, Gupton, Malssen, Henderson. Youth Council Recruits Talent for Festival in the Park Janice Dellinger accompanies herself on the guitar while practicing a song for her future performance in the park. In its third year of service, the Youth Council strove to promote a better relationship between youth and adults. Among the community service projects it encouraged, the West Meck¬ lenburg Chapter joined with other schools in sponsoring the Festival in the Park. To bring into action the concern for problems facing today’s youth, the organization met with all Charlotte Youth Councils at the Y.W.C.A. Serving as Master of Ceremonies at rhe annual Festival in the Park, Rusty Lee introduces another talented team. 173 Key Club member Bill Cash examines the toys contributed by students for children at the Western Carolina Center. Key Club members were chosen on the basis of scholastic average, citizenship, and faculty approval. The club strove to develop initiative and leadership in its members. To provide experience in living and in working together, clubbists aided the school and community through special service projects. Raising and lowering the flag was a year long duty of Key Club members. Aiding the athletic department, clubbists ushered at each basketball game. Sending toys to needy children at the Western Carolina Center, issueing text books, and directing student parking were included among the many service projects. Highlighting the year’s activities were two Key Club conventions, and a special banquet honoring the members fathers. Candy was also sold as a fund raising project. At the annual Christmas party, President Mike James presents the Key Club bracelet to sweetheart Peggy Suttle. Key Club Acts as Santa to Western Carolina Children First Row: Blackwelder, Prince, chaplain Brooks, Watson, secretary Payne, vice president Hilewitz, sweetheart Suttle, president James, treasurer Harrison. Second Row: Lockman, T. Helms, Millner, Mullis, Russell, Stewart, Gupton, Bridges, Joy. Third Row: Plyler, Blythe. Mull, Jetton, Kitchens, B. Helms, Daniels, Stephenson, adviser Murray. Fourth Row: Hollingsworth, Hayes, Randall, Beam, Cash, McClure. 174 Using Drive Funds, Red Cross Buys Beds for Vietnam First Row: Hagler, historian Biggers, vice president Sadler, president Logan, secretary Elliot, treasurer Keistler, Buchanan, Heath, Alvis. Second Row: Jones, Ammons, Boone, Anderson, Dellinger, Reynolds, Bizzell, Hood. Third Row: Pittman, Price, Simmons, Frye, Brotherton. Lutz, Hammond, Suttle. Fourth Row: adviser Hagler, Gillespie, Ander¬ son, Sipe, McClure, Plummer, Gunnells, Dixon, Diggs. Beginning a very active year, the Red Cross Club started its activities with the annual fund raising drive. Collecting over three hundred dollars, the club gave an award for the class donating the most money. This money helped members reach their second goal: the sending of three beds to a Vietnamese hospital. Through the completion of these projects, clubbists hoped to promote a spirit of helping one another among the students. The only requirement for membership in this club was having an interest in the club and its projects. Vice-president Brenda Sadler and treasurer Debbie Keistler make valen¬ tines for the teachers as a Red Cross project. Working in the library, Brenda Sadler and Debbie Keistler cut out cross word puzzles to send to Vietnam servicemen. 175 First Row:Dennis Benfield, Randy Smith, Mike Plummer, Rex McCall, Dennis Aderholt, Gene Byers, Billy Faile, Paul Millner. Second Row:Charles Guignard, Tommy Russell, Baron Beckham, Larry Graham, Jimmy Cherry, Charlie Justice, Calvin Tinker, Baxter Bridges, Walter Abernathy, Bobby Harrison, Mark McDaniels. Third RowrHead Coach Carl Bolick, Robbie Elders, Lynn Mathis, Johnny Severs, George Beam, Billy Cash, David Turner, Devon Brookshire, Bobby Helms, Assistant Coach Clyde Peek. Strong Pitching Staff, Powerful Offense, Spark Indians Powered by a stingy defense, and an explosive offense, the Indians finished the season in second place in the Southwestern 4-A Conference, Division 7. The tribe averaged 6.1 runs per game while holding its opponents to a mere 1.3 runs per game. Tommy Russell finished the season with a perfect 6-0 record including a no-hitter against Gastonia Ashley. Other outstanding individuals included Johnny Severs and Baxter Bridges who were selected for the All- Mecklenburg County baseball team. In the opening game George Beam blanked Lincolnton by the score of 2-0. West faced Harding in their fourth game. George Beam pitched a two-hitter to lead the Indians to victory. Tommy Russell pitched a six hitter as the tribe defeated Myers Park in the following game. Johnny Severs’ sacrifice fly and singles by Bridges, Brookshire, Turner, Cash and Cherry put the Mustangs on the ropes. West was handed its first defeat at the hands of North by the score of 5-0. The Indians went on the warpath against Second Ward, defeating them by the score of 18-1. George Beam and Mike Plummer combined to pitch a two-hitter as the Indians bombed Gastonia Ashley 15-0. West scored a hard fought victory by defeating Myers Park 2-1. In the next to last game Tommy Russell pitched a one-hitter shutting out Olympic 5-0. Demolishing Second Ward 15-0, West finished a fine season. Assistant coach Clyde Peek gives Tommy Russell an encouraging pat on the back after pitching a fine inning. After hitting a homerun against Second Ward, shortstop Charles Justice is congratulated by the Indian squad. 176 West Head Coach Carl Bolick expresses his displeasure and argues in vain against the call made by the umpire. SCOREBOARD West .. . .... 2 Lincolnton . . 0 West.. . . ... 5 Hickory . .1 West.. . . .. . 4 Ashley. . 0 West. . . .... 3 Harding . . 0 West. .. .... 7 Myers Park. . 3 West. . . .. .. 0 North. .5 West.. . .... 7 Olympic. . 0 West. . . . .. .18 S. Ward . .1 West. . . . .. .15 Ashley. . 0 West. . . .... 1 Harding . . 3 West. . . 2 Myers Park. .1 West. . . . ... 2 North. .5 West. . . . ... 5 Olympic. . 0 West. . . . .. .15 S. Ward . . C Right fielder Calvin Tinker shows his skill at the plate as he slams a base hit against the Tigers of Second Ward. George Beam winds up to release the final pitch of the West-Myers Park game as third baseman Billy Cash looks on. During a home game, George Beam fields a bunt as third baseman Billy Cash rushes in to assist him on the play Baxter Bridges rests on second base as Harding’s shortstop picks himself up after failing to put Bridges out. 177 Eaton Sparks Goiters to Seventh Place in Tournament Senior golfer Don High lines up a long breaking putt on one of the rougher greens at Sunset Hills Golf Course. Tim Eaton, improving his stroke average from 40.1 to 39.8, led the golf team. There were more boys participating than ever before; however, the Indian golfers finished in seventh place out of a thirteen team field in the Southwestern 4-A Conference Tournament. Although the team was piauged with inexperience, seniors Bill Judson and Don High and juniors Reggie King and Rusty Lee showed marked improvement. In his sixteenth year as head coach, Mr. Moseley continued to play a vital role in the improvement and progress of the golf team. With his guidance the team learned both correctness and courtesy. Reggie King shows his skill on the green which keeps him in contention with the leaders during a match at Cedarwood. First Row:Glenn Kiser, Clint Wright, Reggie King, Mike Thomason, Second Row:Randy Dixon, Rusty Lee, Don High, Bill Gupton, Dickie Ricky Donat. Lesley. 178 First Row: Springs, Smith, president Jones, treasurer Biggers, point recorder Simpson, point recorder Diggs, sgt.-of-arms Diggs, vice-president Helms, secretary Morrison. Second Row: Shaw, Gathings, Schoettle, Sigmon, Jones, Alvis, Wilson, Lackey, Sadler, adviser Gunter Third Row: Schnibben, Walker, Auman, Lutz, Williams, Hudson, Seagle, Gamble, Dixon, Miller. Fourth Row: Bartlett, McCullough, Cline, Spencer, Byrum, Cordell, Wentzel, Forte. Fifth Row: Morrison, Cash, Long, Brookshire, Booker, Wilcox, Snipes. Helms, Jones Obtain GAA Doubles Tennis Tournament During the teacher-student volleyball game, Marsha Helms spikes the ball over the net as Mrs. Avery looks on. Under the leadership of its advisor, Miss Mary Jane Gunter, Brenda Jones, the president, and the vice president Marsha Helms, the Girls’ Athletic Association reorganized its club. Every Tuesday the girls stayed after school to participate in many athletic events. Members received pins instead of letters which are presented on Awards Day. The pins are determined by the number of points a girl accumulates during her membership in the club. Winners of the doubles tournaments were Marsha Helms and Brenda Jones. A course in riflery began November 19 and lasted three weeks. Mr. Dozier Murray instructed the course. Basket¬ ball was another favorite sport which was played. After returning the serve of teacher opponents, Lou Ann Lutz watches with the hope of scoring a hard fought point. 179 Helms, Alexander, McGee Highlight Successful Season First Row:Eddie Allen, Peck Byrum, Pat Payne, Eddie Anderson, Mike Fox, Russell Garris, Terry Wallace, Roy Daniels, Bruce Gil- lenwater.Second Row:Brian Cauble, Tommy Montgomery, lohnny Leatherman, Ronnie Rideout, Darrell Kidd, Steve Moore, Don Mull, Roger Wilson, Pat Eaton, Lenny Bullock, Marshall Johnson, Ken Sophomore James Davis soars past the nineteen foot mark while jumping in competition at the Myers Park Stadium. Grimes.Third Row:Coach Patterson, Eddie Clark, James Fraley, Steve Hinson, Jimmy Reynolds, David McGee, Carl McCullough, Harry Hilewitz, Mike James, Terry Taylor, Johnny Alexander, Bobby Helms, Mike Gordon. Led by some outstanding individuals, the West tracksters finished with four first places. In the other meets the team finished no lower than fifth place. Good depth and hard work attributed to the Indians’ success. Starting the year off, West finished fifth in an indoor track meet at the University of North Carolina. In the following meet the Indians finished second, three points behind the Garinger Wildcats. The Indians won the next four meets. In a two team meet, South defeated West by four points. Following this meet the Indians finished third in the North Invitational, fourth in the Queen City Relays, third in the Southwestern 4-A Confer¬ ence, and fifth in the sectional meet. Setting three school records, Bobby Helms could be consider¬ ed one of the most outstanding on the team; however, Johnny Alexander was the second leading scorer, and David McGee set the school record in the shot put. Showing good form, sophomore Don Mull easily clears the high jump bar during a track meet at the Myers Park Stadium. Preparing for the meet with the Myers Park Mustangs, Jimmy Reynolds makes some practice throws with the shot put. 180 Netters Obtain Ability, Learn Technique During Season First Row:Phil Schroeder, Bruce Briggs, Ernie Black, Wilson Davis, Mike Bingham.Second Row: Tommy Primm, Charles Burgin, Jimmy Burgin, Mike Wesson, Johnny Beatty, Coach Donnie Lemmonds. Tennis is a sport which requires endurance and co-ordination. Long hours spent in practice aided the players in acquiring the fundamentals necessary to win their matches. Winning their first match against Garinger by the score of 5-4, the Indian netters then lost to the Eagles and to Gastonia. West defeated Olympic by the score of 7-2 and their last victory came when they defeated Independence by the score of 7-2. Although their season’s record was three wins against eight losses, four of the eight losses were by only one point. Mike Bingham, Charles Burgin, Tommy Primm, and Phil Schroeder could be considered top members of the team. Senior netter Mike Bingham gets ready to return the ball in a clutch match against the Mustangs of Myers Park. D Able racketeer Tommy Primm shows polished skill as the warring Indians bat tle West Charlotte in a singles match. Sophomore Ernie Black prepares to return the ball as Jimmy Burgin looks on during a doubles match at Myers Park. 181 18 ? u . Summer 1 ' harlofi Reekie nbu Bi s ss • 68 968 183 Tribe’s Homecoming Spirit Gains Greatest Point of Ecstasy Business 3924071 Home 392-1412 LITTLE ROCK AUTO SALES Clean Cars Bank Financing Earl Springs Owner 6021 Wilkinson Blvd. Charlotte, N. C. 28208 BELHAVEN DAIRY QUEEN 6216 Belhaven Blvd. Phone: 399-1678 Welcome! COFFEY THOMPSON Picture Framing Frames Oil Paintings Prints 132 N. College Street 3344332 1-85 Mulberry Road MOODY ' S SHELL SERVICENTER Dependable Service Including: Complete Tune-up Minor Repairs Complete Brake Adjustment Road Service Clean Facilities Phone 392-6626 — See Bob Moody — Service is his business 184 □s Indians Celebrate 21-20 Victory over South’s Sabres Phone JA 3-1822 Nite JA 3-0217 Congratulations to Tuxedos—Dinner Jackets And Accessories For Rent Corsages the HOUSE OF FLOWERS AND Class of ’69 FORMALS from Sedgefield Shopping Center Member F.T.D. A FRIEND Charlotte, N. C. Frank Griffin, Owner NCNB Bank of Americard First Union Charge Plan As the clock brings an end to the game, the scoreboard shows West’s 21—20 victory over the South Sabres, which was jointly accomplished by the fighting drive of the football team and the spirit of the students. 185 West Students, Faculty Participate In Numerous Community Ed and Bob Carter 186 Activities Which Bring Honor, Dignity, Respect To School Compliments of MARY VREE ' S GRILL Paw Creek CARPET CITY 3336 Wilkinson Blvd. 392-6387 Let us Carpet your home or business. McCALL BROTHERS PUMP AND WELL COMPANY Well Drilling Pump Sales and Service 6700 Belhaven Blvd. EX9-5831 EX9-3490 HAMILTON FURNITURE COMPANY For Special Orders See the Hamilton Boys 3608 Rozzells Ferry Compliments of HOLLAND DRUG COMPANY Mt. Holly, N. C. 187 Candidates Larry Bostian, Terry Taylor, Larry Mitchell 1969 TOMAHAWK Photography by BRUMFIELD STUDIOS 325 East Boulevard “SPECIALIST IN FINE PORTRAITURE” WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS - COMMERCIAL James C. Brumfield — Betty S. Brumfield Phone ED 4-7415 Charlotte, N. C. 188 iill Gupton Strive for Morehead Foundation Scholarships WHOLESALE ASSOCIATES INC. 130 Carothers Street Freedom Station Charlotte, N. C. Hundreds of domestic and important items. National brands such as: Mirro-Matic, Proctor-Silex, Rival, Gruen watches, Superior, Dominion, and many others. Catering to all types of retail and wholesale accounts. P. O. Box 8352 Phone 392-5451 Doyle G. Lakey Charles L. Dixon McCLURE LUMBER COMPANY 6000 Mt. Holly Road Charlotte, N. C. Largest Inventory For Your Convenience From The Tree To The Key “Ask Your Neighbor” McCLURE LUMBER CO 3 L i M 189 Maria Armendariz,Exchange Student,Obtains Knowledge of The Sign of Quality. Nothing but the Very Best at CANNON’S in Freedom Village. The Largest Country Western Record Shop in Charlotte. Needles, Guitar Strings, Radios, Tape Players, and Recorders. Phone - 392-6342 Residential Business Meet Your Friends At JAMIESON REALTY COMPANY 303 Bradford Drive Charlotte, N. C. 28208 CHARLIE ' S DRUG SUNDRIES 125 West Central Mt. Holly, N. C. W. M. Jamieson Office 392-9605 Home 399-5213 827-2211 MT. HOLLY TIRE APPLIANCE CO. 827-9152 Congratulations to the Class of 1969 G. E. Appliances — Kelly Springfield Tires 118 S. Main St. 827-5856 HOWARD COUNTS A. G. Food Store 231 Bradford Drive 190 American Customs through Patronage of Shopping Center Charlotte’s Oldest Carrier Dealer For Sales and Service call ROSS WITMER, INC. 375-3374 24 hour service THE LITTLE SUPER MARKET “Between the Moore’s Park Entrances” 6330 Wilkinson Boulevard Phone 399-0739 Maria Armendariz, foreign exchange student, admires American merchan¬ dise in Collins and Co. at Freedom Village. QBdk CHOOSE YOUR CAMPUS LOOK FROM OUR BIG 3 • THE SAXON SHOP • THE JUNIOR WORLD • THE CORNER CUPBOARD BELK, DOWNTOWN 191 Deborah Navey, Michele Hill Serve On Observer’s Youth ROGERS W. H. SHEET METAL IRON WORKS, INC. We Specialize In INDUSTRIAL WORK Storage Bins — Dust Collectors Blow Pipe — Fabricators And Erectors 1540 Enderly Road 392-7225 L 192 anel. Study Honor Systems Used In Local High Schools Compliments of DUCKWORTH FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE CO. HARRY WHITE PLUMBING COMPANY, INC. Rt. 9, Box 126, Charlotte. N. C. 1921 Remount Rd. 375-8962 Charlotte, N. C. Phone 392-7245 3924778 399-0810 LANIER SON CONST. COMPANY, INC. CONTRACTORS 2101 Oakdale Road CONTRACTORS Charlotte Observer Teen Board members Michele Hill and Deborah Navey work diligently to prepare the Bow and Arrow. 193 Junior Class Uses Gigantic Balloon to Carry Out 1968 SIMON ' S FORMAL WEAR 830 E. Morehead 334-2426 Congratulation to the Class of ’69 From 426 W. 4th Street LUCIELL ' S VOGUE SHOE DEPARTMENT 377-6512 Waiting to be served, Becki Foard watches as Peggy Hawfield offers punch to Tommy Beatty at the Junior—Senior. Phone 399-9535 D. R. MOZELEY, INC. General Contractor 7132 Pleasant Grove Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28214 194 unior-Senior Formal Prom Theme of ‘Up, Up, and Away’ THOMASBORO HARDWARE INC. 3713 Freedom Drive Charlotte, N. C. 28208 Phone 399-9921 WESTERLY HILLS DRUGS 3408 Wilkinson Blvd. Charlotte, N. C. 392-1352 THE MACKE COMPANY Extraordinary Food Vending Services 2701 Rozzells Ferry Rd. Contracting — Repairing — Electric Heating THRIFT ELECTRIC COMPANY EX 2-2777 2227 Toddville Rd., Charlotte, N. C. Free Delivery J. Oscar Hix Res. Ex 2-2606 Phone 392-3201 2900 Little Rock Road Charlotte, N. C. Robert K. Lewis Res. EX 2-1977 For Free Estimates All Type Fences ALLISON USED CARS, INC. CHARLOTTE FENCE BUILDERS, INC. 2834 Little Rock Rd. Charlotte 8 N. C. Carl Allison, Sr. Carl Allison, Jr. David Allison Cal Morris Phone 392-1555 Jim McClaim Manager Ph. 392-8021 PARROTT AUTO SERVICE INC. EATON OIL COMPANY, INC. Paint Body Shop Automotive Transmissions Gen — Reps — Wrecker Service 2904 Little Rock Road Charlotte, N. C. Your Friendly Oil People Distributors of Crown Petroleum Products, Quaker State and Pennzoil Motor Oils Jack, Carl and Pat Eaton 6210 Wilkinson Blvd. Telephone Charlotte, N. C. 28214 399-8311 195 W. M. HARTIS PLUMBING COMPANY Mt. Holly — Huntersville Highway Charlotte, N. C. 392-7723 Nancy Easterling and Elicia Lowe, Belk’s Teen Board members, dis¬ cuss the latest fashions in Seventeen magazine. TUCKER ' S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE HIPP ' S GENERAL STORE 3606 Rozzell’s Ferry Road Quality Workmanship Competitive Prices 6201 Bellhaven Boulevard Charlotte, N. C. Phone EX 9-5221 SUMMEY DRUG CO. 399-0063 We Fill All Doctors’ Prescriptions Have Your Doctor Call Us Earl (Jack) Tucker VA 7-3021 Mt. Holly Indians Gain Experience Through Part-time Employment Compliments KISER DRUG COMPANY MASSEY HARDWARE Prescriptions 117 S. Main Street Other Drug Items Mt. Holly, North Carolina 3401 Belhaven Blvd. 392-3287 827-2431 TOM SHAW ' S TEXACO THE LITTLE SUPER MARKET 1-85 and Sam Wilson Rd. “Between the Moore’s Park Entrances” Charlotte, N. C. 6330 Wilkinson Boulevard 394-1581 Phone 399-0739 Compliments Compliments of WORLD FAMOUS LARRY SMITH CHEVROLET OPEN KITCHEN “Come Out Our Way 1318 West Morehead Street And Trade Your Way” Charlotte, N. C. DONALD ' S AUTO UPHOLSTERY Tailor Made Seat Covers Compliments of Convertible Tops — Original Upholstery A FRIEND 3037 Rozzell’s Ferry Rd. Charlotte, N. C. 392-2931 197 ELDERS CLEANERS “No Extra Charge For Pleats” Phone 392-4341 435 Bradford Drive Charlotte, N. C. 198 Triumphant Warriors Climax Season with 7-2-1 Record FULKERSON ' S SUNOCO SERVICE 2640 Little Rock Road at 1-85 Phone 399-3204 Congratulations to the Graduating Class of ’69 GORDON ' S CLEANERS 2517 Westerly Hills THE PLANTATION Phone 399-7013 Your Family Restaurant 2426 Morehead at Independence “A Satisfied Customer Charlotte, North Carolina Is Our First Consideration” 199 Modeling in Seasonal Fashion Show, Crisp, Killian, Beck, CONGRATULATIONS THE LITTLE PEOPLE ' S SCHOOL Day Nursery Kindergarten TO CLASS OF 1969 FROM Member of Mecklenburg Kindergarten Assn. 3 4 Yr. Olds - 3 days per week 5 yr. olds — 5 days per week GODLEY CONSTRUCTION CO. “An activity dedicated to teaching, training, and all-around development of young children.” 4829 Belhaven Blvd. MRS. C. E. BLYTHE Director 392-6146 Tuckaseegee Road Rt. 5, Box 820 392-1642 P. C. GODFREY INC. HARRY WHITE PLUMBING 1816 Rozzells Ferry Road COMPANY INC. Charlotte, North Carolina Phone 334-8605 Charlotte, N. C. 1921 Remount Rd. 375-8962 Plumbing-Heating—Air Conditioning Service 200 Raborn Act as Vivacious Members of Ivey’s Teen Board LIFT TRUCK SERVICE OF CHARLOTTE, INC. 3707 Interstate 85 — P. O. Box 8511 Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 W. Coy Helms President Telephone 392-7439 Compliments of A FRIEND Congratulations to the MASSEY HARDWARE Ivey’s Teen Board members Carolyn Beck, Roberta Killian, Cathy Raborn and Donna Crisp discuss the day’s activities. Class of 1968 K-MART 117 S. Main Street Mt. Holly, North Carolina 827-2431 To The Senior Class of 1969 MR. MRS. ROY C. CHAPMAN REID OIL CO. INC. 5900 Wilkinson Blvd. 399-1851 201 Larry Bostian Strives For High Scholastic Achievements; A A used cars trucks 3012 Little Rock Road Phone 392-4624 392-7883 Good local owned cars with “Miles of Smiles”! Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of ’69 202 Serving as National Merit Semi-Finalist Rewards Him Well Southern Bell Telephone Telegraph Company Compliments of DAIRY QUEEN LAKEVIEW SELF-SERVICE Meats — Produce — Groceries Bill and Willie Ridout 6600 Wilkinson Boulevard Just Past Moore’s Park MUTUAL BUILDING SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Mt. Holly, North Carolina 203 Striving to Promote Enthusiasm, Devotion,Spirit of Students CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! FRANCIS AND MOORE SHELL SERVICE Little Rock Road and 1-85 . Complete Stock of Tires, Batteries, and Accessory ' s . Pick Up and Delivery Service . Automobile Tune-ups . Wash, Lubrication, Oil Change Open 7 Days A Week 204 Signs, Rallies Are Encouraged by School Spirit Committee REID OIL CO., INC. YATES GILBERT 5900 Wilkinson Blvd. Contractor Charlotte, N. C. Quality Homes 399-1851 399-0079 JAKE ' S CHARCOAL SNACK BAR 312 South Tryon Street PHEUMAFIL CORPORATION Charlotte, N. C. Freedom Village Only f§j§ (||||| 9 CHROME REVERSE WHEELS Heavy duty chrome plating through¬ out, tested for strength and dur¬ ability. Tubeless tire may be used. Welded in reverse or recess position for that Customized Deep Look! 28-1000 - 28-1005 REG. PRICE $16.97 SALE PRICED! THE SCORCHER” Steel wheel polished and triple chrome plated. Has 5 spokes of steel with special slots in between for brake, cooling and beauty. Deep dish, triple chromed. 28-2100 - 28- 2103 REG. PRICE $26.97 SALE PRICED! RAMROD MAG WHEELS Round Racing Type spoke center spider is pressure cast as one piece with one wide inner racing flange stepped an inch below the ' wide outer racing flange to cover face of steel rim. 28-2000 - 29-2003 REG. PRICE $26.97 SALE PRICED! YOUR CHOICE! HAWK or SHARK WHEELS Both have mag-alloy center with tripe chrome plated steel rin . Both are accepted for all classes of com¬ petition. Deluxe 6 wide rim size lor regular or wide oval tires. 28- 2200 - 28-2201, 28-2300 - 28-2301 REG. PRICE $29.97 EACH SALE PRICED! vaa 0988 0 188 a Em ESaa ww.jg EACH, ikchange ™ ™ WHEEL ONLY WHEEL OMLY ™ WHEEL ONLY WHEEL ONL 205 Mrs. Hunsucker’s Biology II Class Prepares Nature Trail Congratulations Graduating Seniors When Your Future Needs Call For A New Home, See The Builder of Charlotte’s Finiest Communities ROUSSEAU-PETTY 1125 East Morehead Charlotte, North Carolina 372-3098 Dealers in New and Used Tractors and Machinery Wholesalers of Farmers Brand Twine Covington Rotary Cutters GODLEY AUCTION CO. 4918 Rozzells Ferry Road, Charlotte, N. C. 28214 M. R. (Chick) Godley Johnny C. Godley Jimmy Godley Day 399-9756 Day 399-9756 Day 399-9756 Nite 399-7609 Nite 399-7609 Nite 392-1747 We Sell Anything — Anywhere — Anytime EDison 3-0138 FIELDS JEWELERS INC. A1 Manch — President 101 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, N. C. WESTS ' 1 RUG CENTER 1910 Rozzells Ferry Road Phone 334-2828 Charlotte, N. C. Prescriptions Our Specialty THRIFT ELECTRIC COMPANY 2227 Toddville Road Charlotte, N. C. 392-2777 206 oy Chopping Down Obstructive Tree to Clear Passageway Phone 399-7657 5817 Oak Drive OAKDALE BEAUTY SHOP All Beauty Services Open Evenings By Appointment “Cater to Teenagers” Commercial Residential JOHN F. IVESTER DRYWALL AND PAINTING SERVICE Charlotte, N. C. 523-8629 EX 9-5831 EX 9-3490 HAMILTON FURNITURE COMPANY “For special orders, see the Hamilton Boys.” 3608 Rozzells Ferry Road THE MACKE VENDING COMPANY Extraordinary Food and Vending Services 2701 Rozzell’s Ferry Road 3408 Wilkinson Blvd. 399-1352 WESTERLY HILLS DRUGS Free Delivery EATON OIL COMPANY While clearing a passage for a Nature trail, Mitch Cudd chops down a small pine tree that obstructs the path. 207 Booster Page Allows Indians To Advertise in Tomahawk Carolina ' s Largest Dealer Opposite the Courthouse Chevrolet Headquarters Since 1925 208 BOOSTER PAGE Pat Beaty Pam Beaty Andy and Jan B. G. Benson Susan and Harold Carolyn and Kenny Janice and William Charlie Atwell Dennis Aderholt The Crystal Rainbow E. C. B. Dennis and Debbie Polly Tony Debbie Mickey Peggy Robert Marsha Danny K. Kidd Gators Diane Steve Bethany Loves Jimmy Tiffany Loves Charles Deborah Loves Ronnie Kathy Larry Bill Gupton Becky Loves Bobby Lynda Loves Dan Cathy Ronnie McClure Circle Termites Oakdale W. A.’s The Majorettes Danny Sybil East Carolina Pirates (West Meek. Division) Berryhill, U. S. A. Ernie Teresa Butch Baby Robbie Wylie Tomahawk Forever Alicia Buzz Chris Edwards Brenda Sutton M. K. S. K. L. R. L. T. S. P. Gail Melvin Elaine Harman Kathy V. Danny P. Blunder Teresa Barney B. Jane M. T. M. E. B. B. Jr. Marsha Steve Gail and Philip Robbie LUVS Rex Kathy Loves Roger Pam and Billy Joe Wanda Howard DM and DM LM and MP Lynda Charlotte June and C. W. Shelby Bonnie and Garland Possum Hollar, U. S. A. Sonny Brown Brenda Mullis Lucy Marsha Johnny B. and Tammy G. Ralph and Loretta Lawrence and Thelma Bobby and Ann Mr. Mrs. M. D. Edens Otis Moose Loretta Loves Donney Class of 1969 Billy Loves Debra 209 Gupton, Edwards Participate in ‘Youth Government’ Da) Congratulations to the KENNETH McCALL ' S GULF Class of 1969 5000 Rozzell’s Ferry Road LEWIS RHAMS Charlotte, N. C. PAUL DERR OAKDALE HARDWARE Brand Name Apparel 1140 Oakdale Road For All the Family Mount Holly, North Carolina Congratulations to the Class of 1969 EATON OIL CO. PARROTTS AUTO SERVICE 6210 Wilkinson Blvd. 2904 Little Rock Road 392-8021 Congratulations to the Class of 1969 WOOLWORTHS CHARLOTTE PLUMMER 210 Gupton and Edwards prepare to serve as city councilman and county commissioner during Youth Appreciation Week. INDEX A Aaron, Janice 146 Abercrombie, Len 49. 52. 66. 117. 146 Abernathy, Lane 52, 54. 73. 76. 120. 141. 146.167,172 Abernethy. Walter 66.81. 128. 176 Adams. Rene 21 Adcrholt, Dennis 56. 59. 66. 81. 176 Aderholt, Donna 61, 117, 146 Administration 34 Advertisements 183 Akins, Ronnie 21 Aldridge. Rhonda 81, 119 Alexander, Gail 146 Alexander. Kathy Lynn 21. 119. 167 Alexander. Sam 56. 81 Alexander. Shirley 21 Allen, Andy 59, 61.81 Allen, Mr. George C. 38 Allen. Robbie 2 1. 109 Allen. Sharon Lee 21 Alley. Barbara Jo 21.48. 119 Alley. Rhonda 53. 118. 146 Allison. Mike 81 Allred. Peg 56. 58,81. 101 Alsop, Nancy 81 Alvis, Martha 50. 54. 81. 175. 179 Alvis, Mike Andrew 2 1.68 Alwran. Blain 81 Alwran. Carlton Layne 21 Alwran. Dwight Wayne 21. 167 Ammons, Connie 21,62. I 18. I 75 Anderson. Andy 51.81. 1 16. 117. 128 Anderson, Cathy 146, 175 Anderson. Cindy 21. 118. 175 Anderson. Eddie 180 Armendari- ' . Maria 14. 17, 58. 122. 145, 146. 153,170,191 Armstrong. Dean 146 Armstrong. Delois Marie 2 1 Armstrong. Dixon 81. 117. 128 Art Club 52 Arthur, Allen Woodrow 102. 146 Arthur, Larry 81 Atnip. Mrs. Leoda S. 38. 139 Atwell. Charlie 81. 128 Aughinbaugh. Cynthia 21 Auman. Belinda 21.97. 179 Austin, Clyde Wesson 21 Austin, Deborah Kaye 2 I Austin, Susan 81. 107 Auten. Janet Lee 21 Auten. Jimmie 81 Auten. Kathy 81. 122. 123 Auten. Paula Marlene 2 I Auten. Ricky 21 Auten, Truett 81 Avant, Wendell Dale 2 1 Avent, Debbie 54. 81 Avery. Mrs. Jean 38. 179213 THE MACKE COMPANY Extraordinary Food Vending Services 2701 Rozzell’s Ferry Road S.E.P.S. INC. P. O. Box 561 Paw Creek, N. C. B Bailey. Alan Ray 2 1 Bailey. Bobby 81. 123 Bailey. Cindy 101. 146. 166 Bailey. Danny 146 Bailey. Stan 21. 117 Baker. Dianna Kay 21 Baker. Dorothy Jean 21,118 Baker, Harry 21 Baker, Janice 81.84 Baker. Teresa 21 Ballard. Pamella 2 1 Balowsky. Barbara 49. 62, 146 Band 120 Bandy.Pam 81.118 Barbee, Eddie 2 1 Bare. Mimi 52. 53.65. 146 Bare. Tommy 21 Barnes. Debbie 21,43. 56. 58. 96 Barr, Trisha 21 Bartlett. Robin 48. 50, 81. 179 Bass. David 21 Bass. Mike 15. 17,56.58,66, 122. 142. 146 Bass. Sandi 21. 167 Beacham. Eddie Ray 146 Beacham. Randy 21 Beal. Gary 21, 24. 68 Beam. George Allen 57. 75. 126. 127, 139. 146. 174.176.177 Beasley. Craig 81 Beatty. Bobby 21. 100 Beatty. Miss Brenda G. 38. 50. 59. 61, 139 Beatty. Kathy 21. 119 Beatty. Keith 66 146. 152, 167 Beatty. Sandra I 19 Beaty. Jim 66. 146 Beaty. Pam 47. 81 Beaty. Pat 47. 49. 81 Beck. Carolyn 70. 81.201 Beckham. Baron 51.66. 146. 176. 216 Beckham. Karon 47. 49. 146 Belcher. Lahoma 21 Bclk, Joyce 65. 81 Bell. Ralph 21.68. 128 Bcnticld. Dennis 146. 176 Benfield. I ay 21 Benfield. Mrs Nancy S. 38 Benjamin. Susan 21.62. 118 Bennett. Gene 2 1. 24. 68 Bennett, Roger 81 Bennett. Wade 21.97 Benson, Kenny 81. 128 Benton. Linda 48. 146 Berry. Debbie 53, 56. 58. 62. 81. 1 18 Berry. Jim 146 Bible Club 49 Biggers. Donna 106. 147, 175. 179 Biggers, Terry 21 Bingham. Karen 2 1.48 Bingham. Keith 48. 56. 57. 147 Bishop. Keith 69 Bishop. Pam 21 Bizzell. Lou Ann 19.21,50,71.78. 169 Bizzell. Marlise 19.50.52. 117. 122, 147. 175 Black. David 21 Black. Debra 81.119 Black. Dennis 81. 126 Black. Ernie 66. 81. 117. 181 Black. Pam 117, 147 Black. Rusty 81 Black. Viola 14.62.63.64. 74.97. 124. 141. 147.166.168.225 Blackmon. Avon 81 Blackmon. Betty Joe 82 Blackwelder, Jerry 6. 77. 82. 124. 128. 174 Blair. Jimmy 66. 82, 128 Blanchette, Jane 53. 82 Blanks. Linda 147 Blanks. Richard 82. 100 Blanton. Beth Ann 82 Blanton. Johnny 21 Blanton. Mrs. Lennis 38 Blanton, Bobby 59, 61 Blue. Ann 147 Blue. Arthur 21.68. 116 Blythe, Herby 82. 174 Bolick, Mr. Carl C. 38. 176. 177 Bolick. Jan 50,53,54, 121. 139. 147, 167 Bolick. John 82 Bolynn. Andy 51. 102, 147 Booker. Emilic 54. 82, 179 Boone. Beth 21.54, 119.175 Boone. Mr Charles 38. 40 Boone. Cynthia 21 Boone. Donnie 21 Boone.Johnny 66. 117,118, 147 Boone, Mrs. Kay 35 Booth. Mr Harry 39, 104 Bost. Rachel 21 Bostian. Gail 21. 54. 57, 167 Bostian. Larry 55.57.77,96.98. 125, 141. 144. 14’.150,167. 172 Bostian. Steve 22, 56. 62. 128 Boswell. Ronnie Dale 82 BOW AND ARROW 122, 123 Bowen. Nancy 107. 121. 147 Bowman. Emma Jean 22. 110 Bowman. Mary Ellen 147 Brabcnec. Janell 54. 82 Brackett. Mike 147 Braddy. Harold 22. 108 Bradley. Johnny 22. 54 Bradley. Joi 78. 82. 121 Bradshaw, Randy 66. 82. 117 Bradshaw. Ricky 22 Bragg. Charlie 126. 127. 147 Bridges. Charles 8. 57. 1 17. 125. 141. 147. 174 Bridges. Gary 82. 117. 132. 167 Bridges. Jimmy 82 Briggs. Bruce 54. 82. 181 Bright, Jim 22 Bright. J T. 22. 33 Brigman. Joe 82 Brindle. Susann 22 Brinkley. Eddie 124. 147 Brinkley. Freddie 22 Brisendinc, Susan 22,96. 1 18 Brock, Jimmy 66, 147 Brooks. Charles 22, 68 Brooks. Eddie 46. 48. 49. 55. 57. 147. 172. 174 Brooks. Sharon 76. 120. 147 Brookshire. Fonda 147. 179 Brookshire. Joan 22, 70 Broome. Eric 22. 28. 68 Broome. Horace 82. 149 Brotherton. June 22. 56. 58. 1 75 Brown. Mrs. Andrea P 39. 141, 147 Brown. Clarence 147 Brown. Deanna 22 Brown. Donald 22 Brown. Eric 22. 68 Brown, Jackie 59. 61 Brown. Jerry 82. 117 Brown. Lucy 19. 50, 147 Brown. Lynette 22 Brown. Mrs. Shirley 17. 39 Browning. Mary 22 Brunk. Donnie 59. 61. 147 Bryant. Jackie 82. 120 Buchanan. Vickie 50. 82. 175 Bullock. Lenny 55.69. 82 84. 180 Bumgarner. Marsha 49, 106. 148. 172 Bunton, Linda 22 Burch, Chris 148 Burch. Renee 82, 119 Burgess. Kathy 46, 55. 65. 82. 106. 118 Burgin. Jimmy 54.66. 83, 103. 128, 181 Burleson. Barry 55.83 Burleson. Larry 83 Burn, Mike 22 Burns. Kim 22 Bus Drivers. 117 Business 106. 107 Butler. Ricky 22.68. 128 Byers. Gene 56.58. 148 176 Byrd.Johnny 16. 106. 148 Byrum. Elaine 55.83.97.99. 118. 125. 179 Byrum. Kathy 22. 56. 58 By rum. Peck 148. 180 211 WAYS Honors Abercrombie As Outstanding Bus Driver Billy Cash welcomes Maria Armendariz as a new member of the tribe during a pep rally before the West-East game. Congratulations to the Class of 1969 From CHARLOTTE FENCING BUILDING INC. 2834 Little Rock Road 392-1555 392-8384 Congratulations to the Class of 1969 ALLISON USED CARS TRUCKS THE BONQUET SHOP Flowers and Gifts Coulwood Shopping Center Flowers For All Occasions 392-6038 2900 Little Rock Road 392-3201 212 INDEX H. J. CATER PAINTING CONTRACTOR, INC. 1712 Camden Road, Charlotte, N. C. 28203 Phone: Bus.376-4292, Res.399-9547 Jack Watson and Mrs, Avery exhibit the enthusiasm found among students and teachers alike on Tacky Indian Day. c Cafeteria Committee 169 Cafeteria Staff 36 Caldwell, Dan 83 Caldwell, Joel 57. 102. 1 16. 117, 148, 159 Caldwell, Larry 83. 126, 127 Caldwell. Loretta 148 Callaway. Beverly 22 Calomcris, Russell 4, 66. 114. 116, 1 17. 126. 127. 148 Camera Club 47 Campbell. Mardell 22 Campbell. Steve 109, 148 Campfield, Karen 59, 61. 148 Campus Life 48 Cannon, Donna 22 anup.Johnny 148 Canup. Joyce 47, 83 Cardell, Mr. Horace E. 39 Carmichael. Kaye 107. I 16. 148 Carson. Jenny 59.61. 117. 148 Carson, Rhonda 22 Carter. Pam 83 Carter. Ricky 48. 83 Case. Linda 22 Case, Vicki 22 Cash, Billy 16.57. 1 17, 125, 148. 167, 168, 174, 176, 177 Cash, Miss Elizabeth 20, 38, 39, 139 Cash.Joey 22, 179 Cashion. Debbie 15. 20. 22. 54. 71. 167 Cashion, Joyce 22,43 Cathey. Cleo 60. 148 Cathey. Gerald 148 Cathey. Sharon 82, 83. 125 Cato, Billy 122, 148 Cauble. Brian 118, 148, 180 Cauble, Sharon 22.48 Cavin, Ken 109. 149 CESP Committee 170 Chambers, Chris 22. 118 Chambers, Gloria 83. Ill Chamblin, Kathy 22 Chaplains 62 Chavis, Kay 22, 62 Cherry. Becky 22 Cherry. Harold 66. 83, 126. 127 Cherry. Mr Kenneth E. 39.44 Childers, Mary 149 Christenbury, Phyllis 48. 83 Chronister, Gary 149 Clark. Gerald 22.68 Clark, Howard 83 Clark, Howard E. 180 Clark. Larry 54. 69. 120. 149 Clark. Pam 54. 55, 83. 121 Clark, Ray 83 Clark, Roger 22 Clement, Ricky 83 Cleveland. Don 22, 120 Cline, Candy 22 Cline, Debbie 55, 83. 101, 122, 179 Cline, Paula 83, 166 Cline. Mrs. Zelda T. 39, 54 Clouse. Mr William F. 39 Coates, Edna 36 Cobb, Kathy 50,54,83,98 Cochran, Demerice 59. 61,83 Cocherane, Debbie 83 Coffee. Tony 22. 110 Coggins, Woody 57, 1 17, 132. 149, 215 Coleman, Mike 149 Collins, David 149 Collins, Marshal 22 Collins, Tim 83. 118 Combs. Ricky 22 Commercial Club 61 Connelly, Richard 59,61 Connor, Kenny 22 Constitution Committee 171 COO Club 60 Cook, Mrs. Eileen S. 39 Cook, Ernest 65 Cooley. Marie 50, 83 Cooper. Mike 84 Cooper. Wesley 84 Cope. Becky 22 Cope, Ray 149 Cordell. Babs 22,52, 179 Correll, Mike 22 Council, David 84 Counts. Rita 1 17, 149. 172, 173 Cousar, Dale 84 Cowans, Mary 149 Coward. Keith 23. 56, 58 Cox. Mike 66.149 Cox. Lib 54. 62. 84 Craig, Raymond 23 Craig, Ronnie 84, 113, 117 Crane. Sidney 23 Crank. Sandy 23 Crisp. Donna 8. 19. 76. 80. 84. 87, 120. 166, 173,201 Crocker. Joyce 23. 119 Crocker. Kristy 6. 9. 12,62, 106, 116, 149 Crosby, Bobbie 23 Cross. Debbie 23,40, 118 Crowder, Linda 19.50.54, 112, 121, 144. 149 Crowe. Eddie 23, 62 Crump, David 23 Cruse, Mrs. Mary P. 39 Crystallettcs 121 Cudd. Mitch 57. 1 17. 118. 149, 207 Cunningham, Christine 23 Cunningham, David 49, 149 Currie, Karen 134, 149 Curtis. Terry 84 Curtis. Tony 117 Curry. Joie 23 D Daniels, Ray 49.69. 105, 118, 126, 149, 174, 180 Davidson, Janice 84, 118, 120 Davidson, Yvonnyctte ' 118 Davis. Annetta 23 Davis. Carol 23 Davis, Doris 23 Davis, Eddie 23 Davis, Gary 23 Davis, James 51.66, 67,84, 180 Davis. Marcia 55.65,84 Davis. Mike 84 Davis, Wilson 48, 56. 57. 181. 149 Day, Mr. John 39 Deal. John 68 DECA 59 Dees, Pam 50. 149 Dees. Ray 23. 27 Deese. Glenn 23. 62 Deese. Linda 84 Deese. Paul 59, 61 Deese, Rachel 23 Deese, Ronnie 59,61,84 Delaney, Connie 118, 149 Dellinger. Alice 48, 55. 62. 84. 1 16 Dellinger, Alicia 118. 149, 198 Dellinger, Billy 84 Dellinger, Dean 23. 62, 69 Dellinger. Jams 23. 48, 1 18, 166 Dellinger, Joy 23, 118 Dellinger. Karen 46, 149, 175 Dellinger. Kathy 84 Dennard. Linda 116. 149 Dennard. Steve 23 Denny. Dale 23 Devotions Committee 168 Diggs, Cathy 23,56,58, 179 Diggs, Linda 50.57,84, 175, 179 Digh, Mike 23, 100, 128 Dillon, Pam 84 Distributive Education 108, 109 Dixon, Donna 50. 54. 84, 175, 179 Dixon, Randy 84. 178 Dodson, Don 53. 57. 65. 66, 149 Donat. Ricky 84. 178 Dover, Elaine 84 Drama 65 Dryc. Mr, Robert 39,51, 224 Duncan. Cindy 23 Duncan, David 84 Duncan. Deborah 48. 62. 77. 85. 101, 118, 119,172 Dunlap. Billy 23 Dunlap, Miss Karen J. 40, 104 Dunn, Debbie 24. 48, 121 Durham, Debbie 56. 58, 80, 82, 85, 87, 118 Dye. Cathie Jane 59, 61 E Easterling. Nancy 15. 16, 17, 18, 54, 63. 70, 71, 137,143,150,158,160,166.167,170,179.196 Eaton, Pat 133 Eddy,Joel 24 Edens, Sherry 150 Edwards, Bobby 150 Edwards. Chris 19,55.63.70.77. 125, 143. 150.166, 172,211 Edwards, Ken 59, 61, 150 Edwards, Lorena Gray 56, 58, 150 Efird, Tim 117,150 Edison. Patricia 24 Eidson, Sandy 85 Elders, Robbie 51,66. 85, 176 Elections Committee 171 Electives 112, 113 Eller. Bruce 85 Eller, Libby 59. 61, 150 Eller. Rhonda 65, 85, 119 Elliott, Robert 24, 118 Elliott. Sybil 107, 150, 175 Elliott. Wendell 24. 116 Ellis. Gail 24 Ellis, Mary 36 Emery, Colleen 24, 36 English 96 Entrekin, Jerry 85 Entzminger, Fred 85 Entzmingcr, Ruth 24 Eppes. Rodney 59.61. 118, 150 Ervin, Debbie 85 Etheridge, Kristie 150 Eudy, Cathy 24 Eudy. Kenneth 85 Evans, Annette 24 Executive Council 170 F Faber, Dave 65.75. 118. 122, 134, 150 Faber. Micheal 24,128 Faculty 38 Faile, Billy 66, 67. 103. 150, 176 Fall 10 Falls, Randy 150 Falls, Sandra 19. 24 Farmer. John 138. 150 Farrar. Sherman 24 Farris, Mike 24 Faust, Kenny 24 Felker, Mrs, Carol 34, 78 213 Community Aids School in Purchasing New Activity Bus DEEDY ' S CLOTH STORE PHEUMAFIL CORPORATION Phone - 827-5281 Mt. Holy, N. C. COLLINS COMPANY TEVEPAUGH GROCERY Cotswold and Freedom Village For up to the minute young fashions ... Shop “The Junior Yallerye” ALEX ' S AUTO PARTS, INC. Compliments of Vernons Alexander, President HOLLAND DRUG COMPANY 3109 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, N. C. 28208 Phone (704) 392-6171 Mt. Holy, N. C. Amid much excitement West’s first activity bus, sporting the school colors maroon and white, arrived at the school March 21. The Pancake Supper, Barbecue, and other fund raising activities paid for the bus. 214 ALTEE ' S TROPICAL AQUARIUM Carolina’s Largest Dealer In Tropical Fish Congratulations to the Faculty and Students or West Mecklenburg High School 1969 World Famous OPEN KITCHEN Pizza King of the South 1318 West Morehead Street 375-7449 Woody Coggin, portraying a professor of Indian culture, tells how the East Eagles will be plucked at the game. INDEX Fenton, Dal 24 Ferrell, Huey 150 Ferrell, James 150 Ferrell, Johnny 24 Ferrell, Marie 85 Ferris, Karen 24 Fespcrman, Edward 24 Fczettc, Jean 85 FFA 51 FHA 50 Fincher, Angela 85, 119 Fincher, Georgana 24 Fincher. Jill 59. 61, 150 Fine Arts Club 53 Fish, Dwight 24 Fisher, Mrs. Ella 40.44 Fisher. Jan 48, 85 Fisher, Janice 150 Fitzsimmons, Mr. Joe 40 Flannigan, Mike 150 Fleming. Lcnora 24 Flint. Ruth 36 Flowers. Pat 50.54.85. 120 Floyd. David 85 Floyd. Marie 57,62.63.97. 124, 134, 141, 142, 150 Ford. Brenda 24 Forte, Albert 24, 69 Forte. Diane 85. 119. 179 Forte. Low 36 Foster, Mrs. Jo Graham 15. 34. 42, 60, 125 Fox. James 61. 150 Fox. Diane 24 Fox. Michael 66. 85. 180 Fraley. James 85, 180 Frazier, Alton 24, 120 Frazier. Shirby 48,85, 137 Freeman. Darrell 150 Freeman, Daine 24 Freeman. Jean 40. 50. 124. 143. 151. 167. 169 Freeman, John 24 Freeman. Linda 19. 85 Freeman, Marcella 59. 61, 150 Freeman, Mr Raymond 40 Freeman, Sheila 104 French Club 54 Frye. Phyllis 25. 166, 175 FT A 64 Funderburk, Bobby 25 Funderburk. Stover 37 Funderburk. Wanda 85 G Gaddy. Van 25 Gaillard. Susan 56. 58. 107, 151 Gamble. Gloria 19. 85. 166. 179 Gant. Mr. Barry 40. 106 Gardner, Mike 85. 117 Garmon. Brenda 82. 85. 118. 119. 124 Garren, Gayle 85 Garrett, Toni 25 Garris. Russell 14.85. 180 Garver. Randy 25 Carver. Roger 151 Gathings, Gail 25.54. 179 Gay. R W. 117 Gayle. Deborah 19. 50, 56. 58. 64, 151, 167 Gayle. Wanda 25 Geddings, Jill 118. 151 Gelsinger. Jill 25 Gentry. Buddy 151 Gibbs, Joyce 151 Gibbs. Kenny 85 Gibbs, Rebecca 50, 118, 151 Gibson. Darlene 85 Gibson. Deborah 54, 55, 70, 85 Gibson, Joey 85 Gibson, Terry 25 Gilbert. Larry 108 Gilbert. Randy 85 Gilbert, Terry 50.56.58.85. 114 Gillenwatcr. Bruce 85. 180 Gillenwater. Tim 25 Gillespie. Anita 7, 55.57. 122. 123. 151, 175 Gillespie. Gary 109, 151 Gillespie, Linda 25 Glee Club 118. 119 Glenn. Debbie 25, 120 Glenn. Virginia 37 Chnes, Chris 50. 54. 85. 121 Godfrey, Butch 151 Godfrey. Larry 85 Godfrey. Mike 5, 25. 54,65 Godfrey. Steve 25 Goins. Marion 36 Goins. Pete 25. 118 Goodson, Peggy 19. 25. 78. 110 Goss. Brenda 54. 86 Goss. Kathy 13. 19.54. 7 0. 151 Goulding. Catherine 86 Goulding. Frank 25 Graham. Billy 86 Graham. Butch 56 Graham, Curtis 86. 128 Grant, Barry 86, 117 Grant. Charles 25 Grant. Phil 25 Gray. Janet 52. 54. 76. 120. i51 Gray. Jimmy 25.69 Green. Debbie 25 Greene. Janice 86 Greene. Patsy 151 Greene. Vicki 25 Greme. Wesley 151 Gregory. Dan 25, 112 Grice, James 25 Grice, Wanda 25. 121 Gncr. Joe 25 Grier. Patricia 25 Griftin. Jimmy 57.86. 120 Griffin. Linda 86 Griffin. Steve 51. 151 Gngg. Karen 25, 118 Griggs, Sissy 59. 61 Gnndstaff. Melvin 25 Grist. Eddie 25.66,68. 126 Guffcc. Miss Beverly 39,40 Guignard. Lewis 86. 120 Gurney. Richard 25 Gullcdge. Bethany 50, 102, 151 Gulledgc. Ronald 56, 86 Gullcdge. Tiftany 50. 15 I Gunnells. Kathy 46. 50. 51.52. 106, 151. 175 Gunter. Miss Mary Jane 40, 179 Gupton. Bill 57.63. 79. 137. 141. 142. 144. 151.154.167 172.173, 174, 178.21 I Gurley. Ken 25. 118 Gurley. Pam 25, 48 Gwinn. William 86 Gym Class 110. Ill H Hager. Betty 28,56, 58 Hager, Gene 86 Hager, Perry 59.61.86 Hager, Ronnie 151 Hager. Steve 151 Haglcr, Cathy 19. 50. 152. 175 Hagler, Charles 25 Haglcr. Diane 50. 1 14 152 Hagler. Miss Juanita 39,40. 45. 175 Hagler. Lynda 152 Haigicr. Jill 25 Hams. Martha 46. 86, 120 Hall. Miss Anne Marie 40 Hall. Mane 86 Hallman, Ann 25. 120 Hallman. Terry 54, 152 Hamm. Joyce 8. 54. 57. 118, 124. 152. 166 Hammond. Gloria 50. 53, 54. 64. 122. 123, 134.152.175 Hammond. Norma 109. 152 Hammond. Rita 25, 121 Hammond. Sharon 25 Harden. Miss Mary Rebecca 40. 59. 61 Hargct . Johnny 25, 120 Harkcy. Alan 25 Harkey Sandra 48,86 Harkcy, Wayne 25 Harlow. Miss Grace Louise 40 Harrell. Janet 86 Marrill, Janet 86 Harrington, Frankie 25 Harris, Joel 53. 117, 118. 152 Harris, Kathy 25 Harris, Marilyn 25 Harrison, Bob 86. 167, 174. 176 Harrison. Rita 86 Hart. Frank 51.86. 117 Hartis. Billie 121. 152 Hartis, Sherry 25. 121 Hartley, Mr. 56. 58 Hartman. Ann 48.57. 86 Haskett. Randy 51. 116. 117. 152 Hastedt. Cathy 152 Hatchcll. Teresa 25 Hatley. Tenc 86 Hatley. Vickie 9, 14. l‘6, 19, 48. 57, 62. 143.152.166.173 Hawfield. Peggy 86, 194 Hawfield. Steve 51. 152 Hawkins. Reed 86. 117 Hayes. Dave 25 Hayes. Lcmont 120 Hayes. Maria 25 Hayes. Marion 117, 120, 152. 174 Hayes. Rickey 25 Hayes. Thomas 86. 117 Haywood. Donna 53. 152 Health Careers Club 46 Health. Allen 86. 117 Health. Cheryl 26. 120 Heath. Doreen 26 Heath. Teresa 26.48. 50. 175 Hcddcn, Emily 86 Hcddcn, Mike 86 Hedrick. Max 86 Heffner. Ray 47. 52. 53. 56. 65. 118. 152 Hefner. Chuck 135 Helms. Bobby 66. 86. 166. 174. 176 Helms. Chester 117. 118. 152 Helms. David 26. 69 Helms. Susan 49. 118. 152 Helms. Marcia 26. 50 Helms, Marsha 86. 179 Helms. Tcny 26. 174 Helms. Vickie 86, 118 Helton. Kathy 26, 118 Helton. Steve 48.62. 86. 118. 120. P2 Henderson. Ren 50. 64, 124. 152. 166. 169. 170.172.173 Henderson. Sharon 86. 118 Hendrix. Kathie 116. 152 Henry. Carolyn 26 Henry. Joe 26 Hcplcr. Vickie 86 Herron. Maxine 26 215 Students Flock to Local Drive-ins After School Events Corsages for that special girl AMERICAN BEAUTY FLORIST INCORPORATED 1506 S. Blvd. 3334177 MITCHELL ' S TUXEDO RENTAL INC. Complete Tuxedo Rental Service 1437 S. Blvd. 333-3949 After defeating Myers Park 21-14, seniors R. Moore, P. Kitchens and B. Beckham enjoy their delicious Shoney’s Big Boys. AUTHORIZED APPLIANCE SERVICENTER Atlas Aire Fans B. V.I. Berns Air King Bersted Appliances Beldon Cord Sets Camfield Products Casco-Chicago Electric Cory Coffee Makers C. S.R. Coffee Stain Remover Dazor Lamps Dominion Appliances Durabilt-Electresteem Electrikbrooms Empire Percolators Eureka Vacuum Cleaners Faberware Freshn’d Aire Fans General Mills Appliances Griswold Commercial Cooking Equipment Flamilton Beach Factory Authorized Service and Parts For Nationally known Products Hankscraft Sterilizers Helmco-Lacy Fountain Equipment International Fencers Iona Appliances Jet-O-Matic Jet Spray Drink Dispensers Knapp-Monarch Appliances Lasko-Lewyt Manning—Bowman Magic Maid Appliances McGraw-Edison Tools Metal Air Products Co. Multimixer Norelco Paragon Timers Presto Pressure Cookers Percolator Steam Irons Proctor Electric Pullman Vacuum Cleaners Puriton Ram Tools Regal Ware Percolators Regina Floor Care Equipment Red Devil Tools Roll-A-Grill S. C. Johnson Floor Polishers Shetland Floor Polishers Star Cooking Equipment Steam-O-Matic Appliances Toastmaster Appliances Toastmaster Commercial Cooking Equipment Tastwell Udico Can Openers Universal Housewares Vaculator Coffee Makers Waring Products West Bend Aluminum Westinghouse Appliances 216 As a symbol of West, the Indian serves to inspire school spirit, outstanding sportsmanship, and student unity. NANCE BROS. BUILDERS 3012 Little Rock Rd. Phone 392 1078 “Builders of Quality Homes” INDEX Hey wood. Donna 65 Hibbard. Roy 26. 97 High. Betty 87 Hight, Kathie 118, 152 Hilewitz. Harry 66. 87. 103, 105, 167, 174. 180 Hill. David 87 Hill, Deanna 26. 62. 118 H :| l, Dianne 26. 120 ’ A, Judy 59.87. 109 ..ill, Michele 7.23.50.54.57.64, 113. 122, 152,167,193 Hilton. Alan 26. 128 Hilton, Chuck 152 Hinkle, Mrs. Mary 40 Hinson, Rodney 26 Hinson, Steve 66, 108. 122, 152, 180 Hintz, Mr. Walter R. 41 History 100. 101 Hix. Linda 48.54,64,87. 118 Hix, Sandy 26 Hoffman, Dennis 26 Hoffman, Randy 87 Holbert, Terri 87 Holder. Berita 50. 54. 57, 87 Holder. Buzzy 26 Holland. Mrs. Ann J. 41,54, 55 Holland, Cecelia 26 Holland, Gene 26 Hollar. June 153 Hollar, Tliresa 116 Hollingsworth, Joe 103. 153. 174 Holt. Wes 66. 87. 128 Honeycutt. Bonnie 26 Honeycutt, Gayle 111 Hood. Kathy 46.48,49,50.51,57, 106. 153, 175 Hoover, Harry 87 Hoover. Jimmy 26 Horky.Chris 16. 19.54,57, 121, 153 Horky. Ken 26. 68. 128 Hornbucklc. Iris 49, 50. 153 Home, Steve 87 Hospitality Committee 17 1 Hough. Mrs. Betty A. 41 House Grounds Committee I 70 Houser, Cliff 26 Houser. Kathy 59,61.87 Houser, Randy 87 Houston, Bobby 51,117.141.153 Houston, Judy 26, 120 Howard. Charlie 87. 117 Howell. Steve 26 Howie, Harriett 50, 153. 168 Hudson,Cindy 59.61. 108, 132, 153 Hudson, Joel 26 Hudson. Kathy 87 Hudson. Leon 59, 61.87 Hudson, Michelle 26, 119 Hudson. Pam 26. 1 18 Hudson, Sandy 19,50,76,78,87,98. 120, 166. 179 Hudson, Virginia 118, 153 Hudspeth, Debbie 117 Huffman, Ken 26. 58, 156 Huffstctler, Carol 26 Huffstetler, Euvaughn 87 Huffstetler, Patty 26 Huffstickler, Doug 55. 87. 1 17 Huggins. Jimmie Lee 52. 53. 54, 87, 1 18 Hughes, Karen 87, 119 Hughes, Ronny 87 Hughes. Terry 26 Hull. Reggie 26 Humprhries. Ken 153 Huneycutt. Gaye 87, 119 Huneycutt, Lavonda 26 Hunsucker, Mrs. Betty L. 4 1. 139 Hunt, Miss Hazel 41,45, 118, 119 Hunt, Marsha 87 Hunter, Pam 106. 153 Hunter, Randy 26. 128 Hunter, Richard 26 Hunter. Rickey 87 Huntley. Chuck 120. 167 Huntley. Deborah 153 Husband, Bill 26, 116 Hutchinson. Patty 54, 89 Hutchinson. Vivian 153 Hux, Daphne 62,87,116 I Ingle, Danny 87 InterClub Council 172 Ivester. Doris 17,48. 153 J Jackson Brenda 153 Jackson, Jerry 153 Jackson, Joan 20, 26, 166 Jackson, Patricia 26 Jackson, Paulette 87 Jackson, Robin 26, 118 James, Jean 36 James, Larry 26 James. Mike 62.66. 143. 153. 154, 172, 174, 180 Janitor 37 Jarrett, Sammy 66.87 Jenkins, Russell 26. 52 Jetton, David 12. 153. 167, 174 Johnson. Cathy 87 Johnson, Curtis 120. 153 Johnson, Diana 26. 62 Johnson, Dennis 68 Johnson, James 26 Johnson, Pat 50,153 Johnson, Phillip 87 Johnson, Robert 26 Johnson. Ronald 26,31.68, 129 Joiner. Louann 26, 119 Jones, Bobby 5 1 Jones. Brenda 19.46. 153, 172, 179 Jones. Denise 54. 87, 118 Jones. Mrs. Evelyn 41 Jones. Jan 26.56,58, 120, 175, 179 Jones. Mr. Richard 33,41,111 Jones, Tommy 87, 128 Jordan, Carol 27 Jordan, Donna 27 Jowers. John 27, 68, 1 18, 120 Joy. Billy 87 Joy,Pam 27 Joy. Ted 59,61. 153, 174 Judson, Sherry 27, 56, 58, 166 K Keistler, Debbie 56,58, 76. 87. 120, 125, 175 Keistler. Denise 27 Keistler. Mrs. Fay 35 Keistler, Kathy 88 Kelley, Carol 27.49.52 Kelley, Jim 153 Kelley. Sally 49.52, 153 Kelly. Bobby 88 Kelly. Bonnie 27, 118 Kenley. Debbie 53. 56, 58, 65, 121, 154. 165 Kennedy, Emilie 27 Kennedy. Mike 27 Kessler. Mr. Frederick 46, 102 Kessler, Miss Susan 39, 41,42 Key Club 174 Keziah, Nancy 48, 154 Kidd. Darrell 88. 180 Kidd. Kristy 47, 52.53. 65. 88 Kiker. Mike 52. 154 Killian, Kevin 27, 118 Killian. Roberta 13, 14, 17, 18,54, 70, 79, 112, 136, 142, 144.154. 157,160, 164,166,201 Killman, Eva 27, 47, 119 Killough. Clark 88 King, Connie 27 King, Donald 116 King, Isaac 61. 154 King, Reggie 144. 154. 178 King. Teresa 48. 56. 58. 62,63, 77. 88, 134, 166 Kmley, Jimmy 59, 61,88 Kinley, Judy 88, 118 Kinley, Terry 59,61,88 Kinnett, Pam 27.54 Kirby Donna 88 Kirpatrick. Pat 154 Kiser, Glenn 88. 178 Kiser. Steve 88, 117 Kiser, Susie 27 Kistler, Ann 27 Kitchens, Paul 7, 128, 154, 167, 174, 216 Klein, Jay 27, 100 Knight. Edgar 27 Knight. Joe 27 Knuckles, Carolyn 154 Kretschmer. Mrs. Virginia 12, 35 L Lackey. Jan 54. 88. 120, 179 Lackey. Mark 154 Lame. Christy 117, 154 Lakey, Gene 27 Lamb, Judy 27 Lane, Gary 15,54.80,86,88, 167 Langford, Rick 53.65. 66, 88 Languages 98. 99 Lanier. Jan 50, 54. 64, 88 Latham, Jeame 54.64. 88, 167 Latin Club 55 Latour, David 27,68 Latour, Robert 17,66. 154 Lavalle, Mrs. Evelyn 42 Lawmg, Elizabeth 88 Lawing, Mitzi 119, 154 Lawmg. Regina 88 Lawing. Susan 154 Lawrence, Jerry 154 Lawrence, Ronald 27 Lawson. Bill 27,68, 1 18 Laye. Larry 88. 116 Leatherman, John 54, 69, 154, 180 Ledford. Judy 27.118 Lee. Pam 27 Lee, Ronald 154 Lee. Rusty 12.51, 106. 148. 154. 168. 178 Lemmond, Mr. Donald 42, 181 Lethcoe, Sam 27, 68 Letter Girls 4, 120 Library Assistants 116 Liffrig. Theresa 54, 64, 154 Liles, Tommy 88 Lindsay, Jan 27 Lindsey, Harriett 28, 56, 58, 178 Linebcrgcr, Martha 88, 118 Liner. Erich 154 Litaker, Freida 88 Little. Melody 28 Livingston, Debbie 28 Locklar, Steve 28 Locklear, Betty 56, 58, 154 Locklear. Chuck 28, 68 Locklear, Woodie 54, 116. 117, 154 217 Doug Starnes, Paul Millner, Serve on All-County Team Compliments of TOWN COUNTRY DRIVE-IN Featuring the “COWBOY” Special 2441 Wilkinson Boulevard South Eastern Graduates Are Greatly In Demand! NELLE LOR1CK, Director Join our thousands of Graduates who are now well established and happy in this exciting and profitable profession. Our school is nationally accredited and we offer the finest training available and terms may be arranged. Call or write for information. □ 1 Phone ED 2-7568 or FR 7-7351 SOUTH EASTERN COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE, INC. 301 E. Trade Street Charlotte, N. C. TATE HEATING AIR CONDITIONING CO. Susie and Donnie Jane Motter “The Fine Line” Thompson Watson Moore McCall Bass Barbara Sipe Berr.ie + Patty Paulette Sigmon Cammie Springs SSAJW Linda and Donnie 3705 1-85 Charlotte, N. C. Residential Commercial Htg. Air Conditioning Phone 399-9727 392-3032 Congratulations to the class of 1969 218 INDEX TOMLINSON ENGINEERING COMPANY Acoustical, Partition, Noise Control Fireproofing Contractors Lockman. Billy 28, 174 Lockman. Steve 88 Loftin, Tim 28,69 Logan,Sandy 55,64.154.172,175.226 Long. Gayle 89, 179 Long. Linda 48,56,58,64, 118. 154 Long.Sandra 50, 105.155 Long, Susan 28 Lopez, Guy 53, 89, 118 Louallcn, Jo 37 Love. Linda 118 Love, Tommy 28 Love, Wayne 28 Lowder, Jimmie 28 Lowe. Bubba 89 Lowe, Charlie 155 Lowe, Elicia 13. 18.53.70, 1 18. 138, 155, 166.196 Lowe, Linda 89 Luckey, Cathy 89. 106 Luckey, Dale 59,61,89 Luckey,Judy 89. 118 Luckey. Roger 117, 155. 172 Luckey, Steve 120, 122, 123.155 Luddy. John 59.61, 155 Luddy,Pat 28 Lutz, Lou Ann 28, 175, 179 Lybrand, Lynn 60, 155, 172 Lyerly, Elaine 54,89 Lyles, Wallace 155 Lynn, Sandra 89 M 1622 West Morehead St. Charlotte, N. C. 28208 Phone 377-6976 Mack, Maggie Pear 29, 119 Mahaffy, Miss Joyce A. 42. 53 Mahaffy, Steve 29 Majorettes 121 Malone. Linda 89, 119 Malssen, Mark Van 57, 173 Mancc, Linda 118, 155 Manning, Donna 64, 89 Marks, Lisa 29, 54, 57, 120 Martin, Bettye 59, 61.62, 155 Martin, Carl 89 Martin, Dennis 29 Martin, Freida 29 Martin. Ken 155 Martin, Linda 59,61, 156 Martin, Sylvia 156 Mashburn, David 29 Mashburn, Gail 29, 119 Mashburn. Tim 102, 156,159 Mason. Debbie 29 Massey. David 89 Massey. Elaine 48. 52, 53. 65. 89, 118 Masters, Marilyn 29, 120 Math 104. 105 Matheny, Ann 48. 49, 120, 156 Matheny. Jane 29. 48, 49, 62. 1 18 Mathis, Tony 29. 103. 128 Matthews, Teresa 118, 156 Mattick. Mike 29. 120 Mauldwin, Marty 66, 89 Maultsby. Barry 29 Mauney, Wanda 64, 89 Maxwell, Carla 29 Maxwell, Mrs. Pearl 36 May, Gary 29 McAleer. Mike 66, 117, 155 McAndrew, Kathy 28 McArver, Mr. Eddie 42, 111 McCall, Danny 155 McCall, Daryl 55. 89 McCall, Eric 28, 54. 120 McCall, Norva 89,99, 101 McCall, Penm 54.62.89,99 McCall, Randy 28. 56. 58. 128, 167 McCall. Rex 66. 155. 176 McCarter. Donna 28. 118 McCarter, Mrs. Peggy H. 42 McCathern, Mrs. Yvonne 42 McCauley. Olivia 89 McCausland, Mrs. Barbara 35 McClamrock, Sylvia 146. 155 McClary, Harold 155 MeClary, Londell 89, 126 McClure, Danny 56. 150, 155, 174 McClure, Deborah 28 McClure, Donny 28, 58. 69, 96 McClure. Kathy 28 McClure. Mike 57.89.97. 117, 167, 175,226 McClure. Nan 28 McClure, Ronnie 59.61. 155 McCord, Hannah 36 McCorkle. Buddy 89. 117 McCorkle, Gary 89 McCrorie, Robbie 28 McCullen, Whitey 66. 89 McCullen, Jerry 66, 89 McCullough. Carl 66. 117. 155. 180 McCullough, Jams 89. 179 McCullough. Pat 89. I 18. 120 McCullough. Sheila 28 McDaniel. Mark 55,66,67.89. 126. 127, 176 McDaniel. Mike 89, 115 McDonald, Lee 53. 56. 58.65. 155. 172 McEntire. Janice 61. 155, 159 McGee. David 66,67. 155, 180 McGee. Jimmy 59, 61, 117, 155 McGee, Risa 28 McGill. Debbi 89 McGinnis, Linda 89, I 18 McGranahan, Jean 28 McGuirt, Marsha 89 McKaraher. Miss Linda K 40. 42 McKeen. Mark 28. 167 McKenzie, Landon 59.61. 89 McKeon, Mrs. Joan 35 McKnight. Danny 25 McLanahan, Miss Frances 43.52 McMichacl. Lynda 48. 56. 58. 89 McMillan. Beverly 49.50.89, 120 McMillan. Pam 19. 155 McNabb, Sheila 28 McRae, Donna 29 McRorie, Dallas 90, 117 McSwain, Sandy 29 Meacham, Mike 29 Medlin, Frances 29 Medlin, Sheila 90 Meeks. Ralph 29 Me ha f fey. Mr. Roy 43. 65 Meredith, Vicki 90, 118 Merritt, Mike 29 Merritt, Randy 90 Messer. Wanda 56. 58. 90. 117 Metcalf. George 29, 128 Mewborn. Pam 29 Middleton. June 90, 119 Miles, Joy 90 Miller, Ben 49. 110, 156 Miller, Bill 156 Miller, Debby 90. 179 Miller, Jack 118. 156 Miller, Pam 90. 1 17 Millner. Paul 66,67,90. 126. 167, 174. 176, 219 Mills. Ken 29 Millwood, Vanessa 29 Mingus, Susie 50, 156 Mintz. Larry 29, 68 Mitchell. Larry 56.57, 58, 120, 141, 144, 147,156.226 Mitchell, Vera 36 Montgomery, Francis 36 Montgomery. Tom 90, 180 Moody. Miss Barbara A 43. 105 Moody, Diane 156 Moody, Mrs. Mary Anne 43 Moody. Shelby 90 Moore. Ann 47. 49. 1 16, 156 Moore. Gail 156 Moore, Jane 50, 62, 156 Moore, Lynn 50, 53,54.65, 121, 135, 156 Moore, Naline 90 Moore, Randy 29 Moore, Randy 90 Moore, Randy 66. 1 15, 156, 167, 2 16 Moore. Steve 61,69, 180, 156. 172 Moore. Teresa 9, 54. 62,90. 125 Moorefield. Debbie 29 Moose, Wayne 90 Mordecai. Cindy 29 Moreno, Gabriela 17, 170 Morgan, Buddy 29 Morgan, Minuel 90 Morgan, Rosemary 59.61. 156 Morris. Jo Ann 27, 29, 48 Morris, T ony 29, 120 Morris, Wayne 69. 80, 90 Morrison, Jo Ann 157 Morrison, Ricky 29 Morrison, Robbie 29, 52, 179 Morrison, Sandra 157 Morrison. Thelma 119, 157, 179 Moseley, Mr. Kenneth S. 43, 47, 126 Moseley, Mike 57. 63, 106, 141, 157 Moss, Jimmy 29, 33 Moss, Sonny 90 Motter, Jane 47, 49, 53, 1 18, 134, 157, 172 Mozeley, Donna 29. 54 Mozclcy, Liz 107, 157 Mozeley. Jennie 29, 103 Mull. Don 66.90, 174, 180 Mullen, Dean 5, 53. 56, 58. 65. 157. 165 Mullis, Brenda 90, 106, I 19 Mullis. Mike 57, 136. 157. 174 Mullis, Roger 5,51. 53, 65 Mullis. Sandra 90. 120 Mullis. Vickie 29.118 Murray. Bonnie 50, 90. 93 Murray, Charlotte 82. 90 Murray, Darla 29 Murray. Mr. Dozier E. Jr. 43. 101, 174. 179 Murray, Wayne 29, 48 N Nance. Kathy 29,56.58.99 Nance. Mike 29 Nance. Rickey 29. 68, 99 Nance, Mr. Stephen 43 Nash. Cathy 29 National Honor Society 63 Navcy, Deborah 63, 64.90.1 18,122,123. 141. 157, 166.193 Ncaglc. Linda 90 Neagle. Wayne 29 Nelson, Karen 50, 157 Ncsbit, Alberta 90, 119 Nesbit, Mary 90 Neville, Deborah 157 Newnam, Kathy 19, 55, 90, 121, 122 Newsom. Floyd 29 Newsom. Kathy 29 Newton, Jimmy 29, 100, 128 Nickelson, John 37 Niday, Mike 90, 128 All county selections, halfback Paul display the talent that brought them Milner and tackle Doug Starnes, the honor. 219 Indians Patronize Local Businesses Incurring Success GORDON ' S CLEANERS P. C. GODFREY INC. 2517 Westerly Hills Drive Phone — 399-7013 “A Satisfied Customer is Our First 1816 Rozzell’s Ferry Road Charlotte, North Carolina Phone 334-8605 Consideration” Plumbing — Heating — Air Conditioning Service Shakespearean actors entertain members of the sophmore and senior classes during their tour of local schools. 220 INDEX The Best Deal In An Automobile BLANTON MOTOR COMPANY Phone 333-3735 Open’til nine Rain or shine Nolen. David 90 Nolen. Jimmy 90 Norman. Johnny 59. 61 Norwood. Debbie 27. 29. 62 Norwood, Mr. Uriah S 43 O Orchestra 120 Orr. Gail 90.93 Osborn. Danny 59. 61.157 Osborn. Terry 90 Osborne. Deborah 57. 122. 157 Osborne. Rick 48.54,57.80.90.98. 128 Osborne. Tommy 49. 51. 112, 117, 157 Oshields. Cormne 114. 157 Overbcck, Karen 54.64, 157 Overcash, Miss Grady Kay 38. 43, 172 Overcash, Tony 90 Overturf, Lee 157 Owen. Melody 30 Owens. Jan 30. 54 Owens. Susan 48, 91 Owens. Wanda 59,61.91 P Page. Linda 30,48. 118, 166 Pagoota. Terry 91 Paige, Doug 49, 157 Painter. Jan 30 Paris. Janet 48. 91 Parker, Johnny 30 Parker. Sandra 30 Parker, Tommy 30 Parks, Dennis 30. 68 Parks, Sharon 157 Parnell. Frank 157 Parr. Kathy 30 Parr, Mary Jane 52. 53 Parr, Vernon 157 Patrick. Danny 91 Patterson, Mr. Ronald B 43. 180 Pauley, Rosa Lee 30 Paxton. Jimmy 30, 68 Payne, Gary 30 Payne. Pat 69.91,174,180 Payne, Tern 62. 91 Payscur, Brenda 30. 48. 118 Pearson. Mr Charles 8, 39. 43, 44, 135 Pearson. Mary 53, 157 Pearson. Rick 54. 66.91 Pearson, Warren 91, 117 Peek, Mr Clyde 42,43. 66, 101, 176 Peek. Mr Paul 17.44.223 Peeler, Ann 30 Perkins, Danny 30 Perkins, Lynn 30, 1 18 Perkins, Libby 30 Perryman, Diane 30 Peterson. Martha 91 Pettus. Sylvia 91 Petty. Tilly 46.48.57. 121. 157 Pharr, Vivian 30 Phifer, Mackie 30 Phillips. Miss Carol 38, 44, 56, 58 Phillips, David 91 Phillips, Robert 91 Physical Education 1 10 Pickier. Leisel 50. 54. 157 Pierce. David 158 Pierce, Larry 54. 158 Pigg, Jimmy 91 Pistole, Louise 30 Pittman. Pam 52, 56. 58, 158. 175 Plexico, Barbara 48. 52.53, 65. 91. 1 18 Plummer. Howard 55, 56. 9 1, 175 Plummer. Mike 53. 65. 66. 67, 158. 176 Plyler. Bobby 30. 128. 174 Pope. Barbara 91 Porter, Debbie 91 Porter, Ronald 158 Poston, Richard 91 Poteat, Terrie 30. 96 Potts. Joe 91. 118 Powell. Janet 91. 118 Powell. Linda 91 Powell. Sammy 49. 66, 118. 158 Powell. Susan 48. 54, 57, 91 Pratt, Foy 30 Pratt, Dorothy 36 Preslar, Donnie 30 Price. Jerry 59. 61. 158 Price. Irene 46. 49. 5 1.62. 158. 175 Price. Suzanne 30.71 Prim. Renee 91. 107 Primm. Tommy 181 Prince, Marty 30, 56. 58. 174 Pritchard, Glcnis 92 Proctor. Cathie 92. 118 Publicity Committee 171 Q Quick. Jeff 30.56 Quinn. Katherine 92. 118 R Raborn, Cathy 12. 16. 18. 35. 53. 65. 76, 79. 141.146.158.159.160.167,201 Raborn. Gail 48. 56, 58. 92 Rackley. Bill 112. 116. 148. 158. 172 Racktey. Gary 30. 68. 128 Ragan. Mrs. Nancy W. 44 Ramsey, LaVon 59, 61. 158 Randall. David 66.92 Randall, Jean 56, 58.92 Ra ndall, Steve 47. S4. 92.95. 1 17, 125, 174 Rankin, Doris 30 Rankin. Naomi 30 Ratliff. Cynthia 30. 118. 120 Rcames. Amy 30 Reavis, Jerel 92 Red Cross 175 Rcdfern. Terrie 92 Recce, Eddie 30 Reece, Jerry 30 Reed. Sherrill 92 Reid. Jane 92 Reid. Henderson 59, 61. 158 Reid, Marion 30 Rendon. Mario 56. S8. 92, 116, 126 Reynolds, Archie 30 Reynolds. Cindy 30. 54, 118 Reynolds, David 92 Reynolds. Eddie 30 Reynolds, Karen 30. 175 Reynolds. Moms 158 Reynolds, Jimmy 180 Rhom, Jimmy 59, 61, 158 Rhyne, Debra 54. 158 Rhyne, Janis 30, 31,50 Rhyne, Ritchie 30 Richardson. Ginger 53. 54, 65. 120. 158 Ridout. Ronny 92, 1 18. 180 Rimmcr, Christie 158 Ritch, James 30 Ritch. Marty 59. 61,92 Ritch. Terry 158 Ritchie. David 48. 56. 92 Ritchie, Dennis 20. 30. 68. 118. 167 Ritcnour, Mike 92 R obbins. Dean 158 Roberson, David 30 Roberson, Jeannie 30 Roberts, Jimmie 118, 158 Robertson. Debbie 19, 30, 70. 7 1 Robinette. Marsha 47, 49. 116, 158 Robinson. Curtis 159 Robinson. Steve 30 Rodgers. Jerry 92 Rodgers. Patsy 159 Rogers, Becky 30 Rogers. Judy 18. 79. 122, 159. 160, 167 Roscboro, Dehcando 31, 120 Roseborough. Carrie 31. 120 Ross. Archie 31 Ross. Mrs. Bobbie G 44. 50 Ross. Elaine 4. 13.50. 54, 70.92. 167 Roth, Ronald 53, 118, 159 Rowe. John 66,92, 128 Rowe. Sherrie 31 Rozzelle. Meryl 31 Rozzclle. Ricky 31 Rucker, John 31 Russell. Mr. Dewey K 44 Russell. Tommy 101. 159. 166. 174. 176 Rutledge. Bruce 31.62. 68 Rutledge. Mike 159 S Sadler. Addie 31 Sadler, Brenda 16. 54,63. 100. 121. 141. 14 159,166,167,169,172.175 Sadler. Eddie 31.68, 128. 167 Sadler. Joe 31.62.68,97 Sadler. Luciellc 36 Sain. Larry 59, 61, 159 Sanders, Tommy 92 Satterfield. Vickie 19 Saunders. Everett 31 Saveli. Kathy 31 Saxon. Leslie 31 Scarborough, Cathy 159 Schnibben, Dotty 159, 179 Schoettle, Jan 31,54 School Spirit Committee 168 Schroedcr. Phil 8.57. 133. 159. 166. 181 Sclmim, Glen 92. 117 Schrum. Mr. W. Vance 44.88, 105, 137 Science 102. 103 Science Club 57 Scott, Mrs. 36 Scaglc, June 92 Seagle. Lynn 50, 92, 107. 179 Seay. Facelia 52.53.65. 118. 159 Seay. Jane 159 Sclcmba. Jackie 92 Self. Reba 92 Sexton. Robert 31 Sharpe. Craig 31 Shaw. Sherry 48. 50. 159. 179 Shcaly. Stephanie 62. 92 Sheets. Sherry 92. 118 Sherrill. Chen 7. 12.63. 125. 141. 159 Sherrill. Donna 92 Sherrill. Steve 31 Shipcs, Rita 31.48.99 Shipcs, Sarah 31, 118 Shipp. Debra 31 Shipp. Jacqueline 1 19. 159 Shirlen. Karen 31. 100. 118 Shouse, Ellen 159 Shuford. Gwen 31.48 Shuford. Martha 92 Sifford. Veatta 31.98 221 Community Actively Attends Barbecue, Pancake Supper Compliments of HOLLAND DRUG COMPANY Mt. Holly, N. C. MASSEY HARDWARE 117 S. Main Street Mt. Holly, North Carolina 827-2431 McEWEN FUNERAL SERVICE INCORPORATED 727 E. Morehead Street Charlotte, N. C. DONALD ' S AUTO UPHOLSTERY Tailor Made Seat Covers Convertable Tops — Original Upholstery 3037 Rozzell’s Ferry Rd. tarlotte, N. C. 392-2931 Parents not only came to P.T.A. meetings, but also took part in projects depicted by parents at barbecue. DEYTON SHEET METAL COMPANY 1848 Toddville Road Charlotte, N. C. Phone 399-1508 Industrial ' Metal Work Only 222 Mr. Peek, an industrial arts instructor, gazes attentively at a painting exhibited at the Sidewalk Art Show. 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 INDEX Sigmon, Carol 31 Sigmon. Marsha 159 Sigmon. Paulette 54, 92. 122 Sikes. Carroll 31 Sikes, Joyce 31 Sills, Becky 49, 62, 63. 132, 159 Silvey. Janice 31 Simmons, Claire 32. 175 Simpson, Mike 32 Simpson. Steve 92 Simpson, Steve R. 159 Simpson, Thelma 92, 179 Sims, Vernon 92 Sipe, Barbara 56,58.62,64,92, 124, 175 Sisk, Debbie 32,55 Skinner, Steve 92, 116 Skipper. Joe 32 Slaughter. Mr. Thomas G 44, 57 Sloan, Curtis 49. 52, 56, 58. 159 Sloan, Polly 14.56.58,63. 141. 159, 166, 168 Small. John 51. 159 Small. Linda 32, 52, 1 1 1 Smart, Billie 32 Smith, Alice 93 Smith. Cathy 32 Smith, Clinton 32 Smith, Daniel 32 Smith, Debbie 159 Smith, Debbie 65.93 Smith, Diann 93 Smith, Gail 32 Smith. Howard 51. 160 Smith. Ken 93. I 14. I 17 Smith. Michael 32 Smith, Morris 51 Smith, Randy 93, 176 Smith. Reba 32, 62, I 18 Smith Mr Richard L. 6,44. 115 Smith. Robert 32 Smith. Robert H 160 Smith, Rodney 93, 117 Smith, Sherrie 93 Smith, Steven 93 Smith, Susan 93, 179 Smith, Vickie 93 Smith, Wendy 32 Snipes, La Donna 32, 118 Snipes. Sandra 50,54,93. 107, 179 Social Committee 169 Sons, Patricia 93 Southers, Keith 49. 5 1.93 Spadaccini, Rocci 32.68. 167 Spainhour. Mrs. Margaret 45. 120 Spanish Club 56 Spear, Libby 32. 52. 53. 64. 65. 100 Spencer. Patty 12.54,55.64.93, 111. 124, 167,173,179 Spring 130 Springs, Cammie 55.91,93. 118, 179 Springs. Cathy 63,64. 79. 125, 141. 160, 166, 169 Stacey, Deborah 93. 119 Stafford. Jeannie 48. 93 Stamey. Diane 160 Starnes, Betty Jo 122, 160 Starnes, Dale 160 Starnes, Doug 66, I 16, 126, 148, 152, 160, 219 Starnes, Howard 32, 69, 129 Stevenson, Scott 49, 160 Stephens, Gail 93. 111,118 Stephens, Miss Linda Sue 44, 45 Stepenson, Donnie 32.48, 55. 68. 174 Sterrett, Bruce 32, 57, 120 Stewart, Gary 32. 48. 117, 120, 174 Stewart, Gordon 93 Stikeleather, Gary 32 Stikeleather, Larry 160 Stikeleather, Sandra 108, 160 Stillwell. Mr 37. 224 Stinson, Ophelia 160 Stiwalt, Keith 59. 61. 160 Stogner, Danny 51. 160 Stokes, Hazel 32 Stokes. Linda 54. 64. 91.93. I 18 Stone. Ethel 32 Stone, George 32,97, 128 Stowe. Johnny 93 Stowe. Teresa 50, 55.93 Stratton, Lee 93 Street. Betty 32 Street, Roberta 32 Stroupc, Margaret 32 Stubbs, Kathy 12,93, I 16 Student Council 166, 167 Suddreth. Andy 160 Sullivan. Garland 93. 117 Summer 182 Summerlin. Ken 160 Summerville. Charlene 93 Summerville. Kay 49. 50. 119, 160 Summerville. Ricky 56. 66. 93 Summcy. Gloria 32 Suttlc, Peggy 50.54,57.64. 132. 141. 160,174,175 Sutton, Brenda 48, 56. 58. 62, 93 Swain, Dorothy 46.94 Swain, Richard 66, 94, 103, 128 Swanger, Tim 94 Tadlock. Mark 32. 54, 65. 103 Talbert. H. L. 56. 160 Taylor. Terry 63, 69. 106. 144, 160, 180 Teague, Mrs Linda B 45. 49, 62, 112 Teague. Mike 32 Tedder. Patsy 32 Tench. Brenda 94 Thercll, Pat 59.61. 160 Thomas. Bob 120 Thomas. Cora 32 Thomas, Lynn 94 Thomas, Mike 32 Thomason, Mike 55. 94. 125, 178 Thompson. Bobby 51.66. 117. 137, 160 Thompson. Debbie 17, 54. 64. 124, 141. 160, 224,226 Thompson, Jimmy 32. 68 Thompson. Johnny 68 Thompson. Peggy 94 Threatt. Bonnie 32 Tinker. Calvin 51. 126. 133, 141, 160. 167. 176 Todd.Johnny 32 TOMAHAWK 124, 125 Tompkins. Lucia 9, 55.63, 65, 112. 125, 141, 155.161,167,172. 225 Toney, Don 31. 32, 68 Toole. Bernard 48. 94. 1 18 Townsend, Debbie 54,64. 94. 1 18. 125, 166 Townsend, Kenneth W 4h 4u ? 7 , 161 Townsend, Sam 94 Tracey. Jamie 32 Truesdale, Curtis 94 Truesdale, Issac 59 Truesdale. Pat 32 Tucker, Brenda Carole 64. 161 Tucker. James 32 Tucker. Lynn 94. 117 Tweed, Doris 32, 64 Tweed. Elva Marie 50. 64. 118. 161 U Underwood, Pat 48, 54. 94 Underwood. Steven F 7, 56. 64, 161 Underwood. Vicki 59, 61,94 V Vaughn. Gale 20,32.56,58. 166 Vaughn. Gary 94, 117 Vaughn. Sue 94 Vencenti. Bonssi 94 Vercaemert, Dominique 32 VICA 58 Vincent. Kathy 94 Vocations 108, 109 Waddell. Ray 32 Walker, Brenda 48, 50, 161. 179 Walker, Mr. Morgan L. 45,126 Walker, Randy 66, 126, 161 Wallace. Len 32 Wallace, Marlene 32,48, I 18 Wallace. Randy 32. 51 Wallace. Terry 94. 180 Walser, Ken 32 Walters. Gail 94 Ware. Ronnie 94 Warlick, Elaine 94 Warlick, Pam 32. 40. 1 18 Warren. Jeff 6. 88, 94. 1 17 Washam, Dorma 8 Washam. Mrs Loretta F 43, 45 Washburn. Dale 32 Watkins, Marsha 19. 94 Watson, Jack 57.66. 74. 149. 161. 174. 213 Watson, John 113 Watts, Alan 94 Watts, Dale 161 Watts. Judy 36 Watts, Sheila 32 Webb, Anita 32 Webb,Jody 32 Webster. Helena 161 Welfare, Carol 19, 54, 63, 64, 94 Wellman. Gail 49, 50. 161 Wells, Eddie 32, 68 Wells. Terry 161. 166 Wenzel. Kathy 32, 52. 54, I 79 Wesson. Mike 118, 161. 181 West. Ritchie 32 Westbrook. Barry 94 Whicker, Harry 51,94, 120 Whicker, Mary 32, 119 Whisonant. Dale 32 Whitaker. Loretta 94. 116 White. Anne 94, 1 18 White, i inda 54. 94.12 1 White. Marsha 53.56,58.101.118.121.161 White. Mrs. Wilhclmina 45 Whitesides, Danny 161 Whitley. David 32 Whitley. Glenda 50. 94 Whitley. Ken 32. 68 Wilcox. Valerie 57. 94. 120, 179 Wilcox. Wayne 94 Wilds. David 94 Wilkerson. Ann 32 Wilkins. Teresa 46. 62.95 Wilkinson. Bobby 32 Wilkinson. Diane 54 Wilkinson, Diane 49. 161 Williams. Diane 54. 95, 179 Williams. Gary 95 Williams, Ken 32. 120 Williams, Linda 113, 161 223 Indians Create School Spirit, Act In Various Programs McClure lumber company 6000 Mt. Holly Road Charlotte, N. C. LARGEST INVENTORY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE FROM THE TREE TO THE KEY “Ask Your Neighbor” Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1969 of West Mecklenburg from A FRIEND Watching a football game, Mr. Stillwell, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Drye enjoy the excitement of a decisive concluding play. 224 INDEX Williams. Mary 54. 98. 120, 161 Williams, Mike 54. 95 Williams. Nancy 32, 55 Williams, Woody 32 Willocks, Bobby 95 Willocks, Dale 94 Wilson, Debbie 32, 118 Wilson, Doug 161 Wilson, Larry 32. 128 Wilson, Leslie 50,57 Wilson, Mike 32 Wilson, Odessa 36 Wilson, Roger 66. 95. 180 Wilson, Slierian 118,161 Wilson, Vance 161 Wingate. C.R. 95 Wingate, Dana 117, 161 Wingate. Jerry 32.62.68. 128 Wingate, Mike 59, 61.95 Wingate, Richard 32,68. 128, 167 Winstead, Lucinda 48, 62, 161 Winstead, Pat 46, 55. 95 Winter 72 Wolfe. Guy 95 Wolfe, Shirley 32 Womack, Myra 65, 95 Wood. Arthur 32 Wood. Carol 95, 114 Wood, Susan 32 Wood. Suzanne 32 Wooten. Vestal 161 Wray, Susan 95 Wright, Carol 161 Wright, Cathy 53.64, 117. 118, 161 Wright. Clint 55. 95, 178 Wright, Debbie 46, 56, 58 , 95, 118 Wright. Dusty 32 Wright, Mr T.C. 34, 140, 141,224 Wylie, Robbie 19. 50, 70. 80. 86, 95, 125, 166 Wvnn, Mr. Leroy R. 45. 51. 115 Y Yarborough. Shirley 32 Yarbrough. Debbie 53, 65, 95 York. Ronnie 95, 115 Young, tddic 51. 161 Young. Kathy 32 Young. Sherry 32 Young. Steve 54, 57, 120, 161 Young. Dianne 161 Youngblood, Mrs. Dons 41,45 Yount. Larry 32. 128 Young, Miss 45 Youth Council 173 Z Zeigler. Bobby 95,128 Zeigler, James 33, 68, 128 ALMA MATER Hear beneath dear West High’s banner Pass our days of youth Swiftly fleeting n’er returning Guided yet by truth. Friendship, guidance, truth, and love, All these you will find Lingering still in quiet corners Always in our minds. OAKDALE SUPERETTE 1055 Oakdale Road As the final day of school ends, the empty halls echo the memories of 180 days, nine months, four seasons - a lifetime. 225 It has been the sincere hope of the 1969 Tomahawk Staff that we have been able to show the life and activities of the school from “Season” to “Season.” The long hours of planning, writing, drawing, and checking are now over. To the many people who helped make the 1969 Tomahawk possible, we extend our grateful appreciation. Surely, this year has been one of the greatest at West. We end the year with mixed emotions, but the awareness of new challenges reminds us that yesterday is gone forever. We have today, but let us never forget there is always tomorrow — uncharted, unanswered, unconquered. To everything there is a SEASON, And a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to break down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh. A time to mourn, and a time to dance. A time to get, and a time to lose. A time to keep, and a time to cast away. A time to keep silent, and a time to speak. A time to love, and a time to hate. A time of war, and a time of peace. Eccl. Ill 226 A