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

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key club, civinettes, compete in big Ways contest Interested students could choose from a well-rounded extracurricular program. Through involvement, stu- dents gained experience, Worked together, offered ser- vice, and accepted responsibilities and obligations. Activities gave students satisfaction through Working together. Each club specified certain activities in ad- dition to inductions, field trips, service projects, and lectures. Service clubs gave students a chance to serve. Spon- soring courses limited membership in curriculum clubs to those who had been or were enrolled. Students in the National Honor Society received honorary recognitions. C.0.0. members C. Diggs, C. Anderson, and E. Bowman receive time sheets from student teacher Mr. Hutchins. l A., . -It 's . ,., Junior Greg Dickens becomes an official member of the National Hon or Society as he signs the roll book. ' i Bow and Arrow business man- As drum major Kevin Walls instructs, members of the band, Majorettes, and Indianettes assemble before Sigel' Leslie SaX0I1 W01'kS dili performing during halftime activities at the Homecoming game. gently 130 meet 21 deadline. 11

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Har01d Wi1S0r1 Sh00tS fOr tW0 Juniors B. Witherspoon and T. Severs lead senior B. Rutledge around right end during the Homecoming points at a home game. game at Memorial Stadium as the Indians struggle for a score. football team receives new maroon, silver uniforms Sophomore Larry Tucker displays disappointment at Cedarwood Golf Spirit of competition and pride in the Indians domi- Course as his baucalmly passes the hole' , nated in game after game, as athletic teams displayed ability and sportsmanship. While working together to win and to perform well, the tribe set new records. Football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, golf, tennis, track, swimming, and cross country comprised the sports available to boys. Girls chose from a program which included field hockey, basketball, and volleyball. To provide the experience and inspiration needed the coaches also played an essential part in the success of every sport. In the spring of 1970, third baseman Eric Brown prepares to hit the ball during a home game after school. 10

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' O enrollment places second in school's record Students of the graduating class prepare to enter Ovens Aditorium to receive their long-awaited diplomas. Shannon McGranahan and Randy Lanier prepare to put up decora- tions in the cafeteria for the Christmas dance. V alia C 12 Although each class expressed pride, all seniors, ju- niors, and sophomores joined to help make West a better school. Sophomores enjoyed the excitement of orienting into high school. Juniors Worked hard in planning for and Working on decorations for the Junior-Senior. They sold Christmas cards to finance an unforgettable prom even- ing. After receiving long-awaited class rings, seniors strove to obtain more privileges. Graduation climaxed twelve years of involvement and education. 4 Seniors attend their first class meeting in the cafeteria to discuss sug- gestions for the Senior Class gift. Sherry Walker and Danny Jones purchase their lunch from the cashier in the cafeteria during fourth period. -r M ..... S 1:31 1i gg5g,i5fgSzE5SX.Q , I . EQ , 5. -1 , E ,E ,fr S . 2 Egfgs-.gg3,,3Eggk:gr.h ggi, E f't.. if were ' if 5 l l