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

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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.”

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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

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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