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

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Teams Go on Warpath, Establish ew Records Athletic teams displayed great ability and sportsmanship game after game. Spirit of competition and a sense of pride prevailed in each sport. Setting new records, Indians worked together to win and to perform well. To the boys a variety of sports was available, including football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, golf, tennis, track, and cross country. Field hockey, basketball, and volleyball composed the program offered to the girls. Coaches also played a vital part in the success of the teams. These competent men provided the instruction and inspiration needed to win. In a seasonal track meet, Marion Hayes demonstrates co-ordination and body agility in the 120-yard high hurdles. -1 fair 5 . 1 '.11 ' If 7 James Davis concentrates while waiting for the pitch. l L 77 .. ' , R W-'I' . , ' if In the game with Charlotte Catholic, Dennis Black and Eddie Sadler guard as Bobby Helms shoots for a basket. A11-county half back Paul Millner sweeps around right end to gain yardage toward a first down for the Indians in the homecoming game against North Mecklenburg. 8

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gy, iw, U gg? After a touchdown by the Indians, fans intimidate the Myers Park Mustangs by waving a school spirit banner. During intermission at the Junior-Senior, students pause from an evening of as they listen to introductions of class officers and escorts. Routine, Special Events Represent Student Life Routine and special events represented student life as the days, weeks, and months passed for students. Each day brought new and exciting experiences for those who participated actively in school life. Each student added to the unity of the everyday school spirit and life by taking part in various clubs, sports, and other organizations. Long classes, short lunch periods, laughter, bells, lockers, announcements - these things characterized an ordinary school day. Special events such as Homecoming, pep rallies, barbecue, dances, Tacky Indian Day, and Junior-Senior broke the monotony of the common experience of every day. Through each experience students found a special place. Executing a breast stroke as a member of newly-formed swim team, Lewis Guignard displays his swimming ability. Before homeroom Blue and Beatty dancing and entertainment obtain books for their classes.

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-nab--.-f-,U -...... .., -.-v.. . , , - i..- nv5'lJ.t1: 'f'Q '- ','f ,, inf.,-.4 f..,-,... - ' ' ' -L yt I ,, Band members, majorettes, and lndianettes stand at attention before final game of the season played against Myers Park. Organizations Provide Various activities provided a well-rounded extracurricular program for interested students. These activities provided an opportunity for students to achieve personal satisfaction through work in an organization. Students gained experience, worked together, offered service, and accepted responsibility through involvement. Club activities included service projects, lectures, field trips, inductions, and others specified by each club. Membership in curriculum clubs was limited to those students enrolled in a sponsoring course. In service clubs, students worked together to help others. Those who achieved high scholastic standings received honorary recognition in the National Honor Society. To create an appropriate atmosphere for a chorus presentation, Tim Collins and Steve Helton decorate the stage. beginning pregame activities at the R. Eller portrays a character from a well-kno wn play. Extracurricular Program Keyettcs S. Brisendine, J. Matheny, and V. Sifford work to complete Christmas presents for faculty members. P