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

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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

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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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l Rivalr Prompts Classes To Set Higher Goals After graduation exercises at Ovens Auditorium, seniors clutch diplomas as they talk to parents and friends. Juniors G. Vaughn and G. Stewart move plywood to the shop to construct scenery for the Junior-Senior prom. .1 ' ,7- . H I H , - 1' . hs' .f Natural class rivalry prompted each class to set higher goals for the 1969-70 year. Although each class worked to reach its own goals, all students joined to help make West a better school. Sophomores enjoyed an orientation social during the first weeks of school and also viewed a performance of Love's Labors Lost at Ovens Auditorium in February. Juniors worked during the fall to sell Christmas cards to finance the Junior-Senior, and they later planned and created an unforgetable prom evening. After receiving rings, seniors worked to secure more privileges. Graduation climaxed three years of participating and learning. ls, As part of orientation, sophomores D. Cox and C. Gordan enjoy refreshments and music by the Cruel Deception. Rita Harrison and Brenda Goss wait to receive their treasured senior fines from class secretary Jan Lanier.