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

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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.

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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

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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 ,