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

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1974 volume:

We began by taking things | step by step... ) At first our progress was slow and faltering, but as time went on, we increased our stability | until we became as a steady arrow going forward and leading the West Mecklenburg High School students into the future and into their individual .. . 12a ag es oe CG RR ee ae oe Se es ap naa cae aes se a om mS ey BE TE ee Bie ae Se: T; Miedn a“ U7 1 in Wisa C7 eae eee Academi i Ch rougn fi UMs ABOVE: Students show that with help from others, one not only reaches the top but forms new dimensions. TOP RIGHT: During Homecoming Week, two students proudly display school spirit on Stomp Em Day. RIGHT: Arrows pointing to the field house construction site are a reminder of a new dimension. ocahiaeangaeanriemenereeteenercet: Ser aaelnintehinnnieneningrnsietinnneasaiamaeaninias 4 Quests ABOVE: Immovable, overpowering In- dians give the Hunter Huss offense a hard time gaining yardage. LEFT: Like a tree growing upward, students reach for life’s new opportun- ities and goals. BELOW: Cheering enthusiastically, Miss Stephens becomes excited during the Homecoming Pep Rally. Quests 5 Daily happenings become part of each Indian’s life Student life involved much more than the special events of pep rallies, homecoming, and the Junior- Senior. Participating in sports, joining organizations, and attending classes became a part of each Indian’s daily routine. Each day, familiar sights and sounds around campus were relived over and over again. Meeting friends be- tween classes, the slamming of lockers, the voice on the intercom saying, ‘‘May I have your attention, please?” the 3:05 bell, and other happenings recalled fond mem- ories for many. RIGHT: Vickie Guy practices her nur- sery rhyme in preparation for the home- coming pep rally. BELOW: While in journalism, Gary Pope and David Houston look up a word needed in an article. BELOW RIGHT: The slamming of lockers between classes becomes a frequent sound around campus. : i : | Athletic challenges bring Indians energetic drive, dedication, sportsmanship Sparked by enthusiastic crowds, the Indians portrayed great ability and sportsmanship in their efforts to make the 1973-74 season a successful one. With the joy of vic- tory came the agony of defeat. Guided by dedicated coaches, teams worked together as a unit, not as individ- uals. Athletic challenges were not limited to boys; girls added a new dimension by competing in extramural activities. LEFT: Coach Morgan Walker discusses the strategy of the game against East with team members. BELOW LEFT: Second baseman Denny Cashion, awaits his turn at bat during the game against South. BELOW: Members of the West squad wait for the assurance of a first down in the game against Harding. a Oe Te es ee ee er Students gain new insight through working together in clubs, service, projects Broadening their knowledge, club members gained new insight while serving others. Through involvement, participants gained experience, worked together, offered service, and accepted responsibilities. | Each club became involved in certain activities ad- | ditional to inductions, service projects, field trips, and | lectures. Participants strengthened their club by uniting for a common cause. New and renewed friendships grew through students’ quest to serve others. RIGHT: Cathy Ramsaur, before class, displays her biology project during the Science Fair. BELOW: Jeanie Braxton enjoys the fun of initiation as she performs for Civi- nette members. BELOW RIGHT: Bible Club members entertain children at Gaston Orthopedic Hospital on Halloween. Mini courses, field trips, occupational mix create new curricula dimensions Concerned about students’ futures, teachers attempted to create an atmosphere of learning for the individual. Two new techniques introduced by faculty members were occupational mix classes and mini courses for sophomores. Field trips also added a new dimension to the routine classroom learning. Some teachers par- ticipated in extra-curricular activities involving clubs and athletics. LEFT: A psychology experiment allows Cindy Campbell to test baby’s motor skill and development. BELOW: Mr. Uriah Norwood, U.S. his- tory teacher, gives his views on the Watergate issue. Quests 9 While junior classmen were planning a candy sale to finance the prom, sophomores began new quests in the environment of senior high school. Although classes were separate and unique, they contributed new dimen- sions to the school life. As graduation grew nearer, seniors began to look forward to new and exciting oppor- tunities. ABOVE: Before having her Junior Class picture made, Joy Threatt pays her deposit to Sharon Gray. TOP RIGHT: Senior Tereasa Wright calls the roll during a meeting of the Student Council. iP RIGHT: Tricia Bowen, Rosanna Wil- i liamson and Patricia Stanley compare schedules during open house. 10 Quests Local businesses make annual staff’s quest a reality Dy vreirossossnosnsocse 7 By selling advertisements to local companies, the financing of the TOMAHAWK was made possible. Business staff members began selling ads during the summer and worked devotedly through the first few months of school. By working together and making it their quest to sell as many ads as possible, they began to see how jobs became quests and learned that with the help of others, goals can be met. ABOVE: While helping the business staff, Pam Parrott checks for dirt in her air filter. LEFT: Mike King prepares to face the business world by picking up his freshly cleaned suit. Quests 11 Quests... seeking, striving, searching. Having hopes, giving them life. Putting every effort toward the realization of a dream. Working for the day when that dream becomes a reality. Quests... for lasting relationships. Making friends who help us, understand us Giving us confidence in ourselves As we work together, our friends become A part of our minds, our hearts. Lingering over last weekend’s memories and dreaming of tomorrow’s quests, we began talking; and our ideas soon became mosiacs of thoughts and feelings. TOP LEFT: Melodious strains by Teresa Burns and Melody Helms add to the orchestra’s performance. TOP RIGHT: Band director Donnell Cooper announces the band’s next num- ber to the audience at Wilson. ABOVE: Cindy Jones and Ken Wilkin- son exhibit their talents at the spring choral concert. RIGHT: Displaying concentration, Toni Smith keeps the band in beat during its spring program. 14 Happenings Spring Concerts Various music programs produce aura of spring | Spring came to life with performances by the band, orchestra, and choral groups in May. The various choral groups sang spiritual and contemporary music to carry out their theme of “Love.” The band and orchestra showed the results of hours of practice in their program for parents, students, and teachers. The orchestra presented a new type of concert with elementary and junior high school students to show how years of striving for perfection pay off. TOP LEFT: Before the orchestra’s con- cert at Wilson, David Helms carefully tunes his cello. LEFT: While waiting to join the orches- tra, Doug Grier and Susan Bridges con- centrate on their part. ABOVE: Before performing for the spring choral concert, the choir assem- bles for practice. Happenings Spring Concerts 15 Outstanding performances receive recognition at annua Coaches and athletes gathered on May 31 for the annual Athletic Banquet. With Coach Carl Bolick as emcee, letters and awards were given to the individuals whose hard work and determination had earned them this recognition. The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Rusty Meacham Memorial Award to George Gillespie. This award is presented annually to the athlete exemplifying sportsmanlike qualities both on and off the field. TOP: Band member Darrell Hatley waits to receive his varsity letter from Coach Carl Bolick. TOP RIGHT: Varsity cheerleaders re- ceive letters for their efforts in building school spirit. RIGHT: Phil Teague finds the delicious biscuits a perfect complement to the rest of his meal. 16 Happenings Athletic Banquet TOP: Mr. Leger and Mr. Wright observe athletes who earned awards in their quest for excellence. LEFT: Coach Bolick presents a trophy to Greg Wilks for his outstanding play in basketball. ABOVE: Cindy Jones, Diane Jakielski, and Ana Valenzuela find that conver- sation and food mix easily. Happenings Athletic Banquet 17 ABOVE: Margaret McAleer works after school to complete invitations to the Junior-Senior. TOP RIGHT: Kim Lathan cuts alumi- num foil to shape stars for decorating the Ranson Mall. RIGHT: Shining stars set the scene as couples dance to the music of Loonis McGlohon’s Orchestra. 18 Happenings Junior-Senior Diligent work by ’74 class Juniors put hours of work into preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom, May 12. Bright aluminum foil stars and colorfully painted zodiac signs brought the Ranson Mall alive. The upper level of the mall depicted the heavens; and the lower, the earth to carry out the theme, “Starry, Starry Night.’ Couples danced to music provided by the Loonis McGlohon Orchestra featuring vocalist Linda Perez. roduces memorable images of “Starry, Starry Night’ LEFT: Debbie Auten and Ginger Gel- singer anxiously search for their newly- arrived prom pictures. BOTTOM: A lull in the dancing gives students and administrators a chance to become acquainted. BELOW: The Loonis McGlohon Or- chestra accompanies Linda Perez as she sings ‘Everything I Own.” Happenings Junior-Senior 19 Seniors joyous with news : : } | : of exemption from exams Principal T. C. Wright’s announcement that all seniors assured of graduating were exempt from exams added to the excitement of the Senior Breakfast. Mem- bers of the ’73 Class reported to school early on May 18 to attend the breakfast and to receive their new TOMA- HAWKS. Editor-in-chief Debra Childers presented the first annuals to Mr. Wright and the exchange student, Ana Maria Valenzuela. TOP: Mr. T. C. Wright speaks to mem- bers of the Senior Class after they have finished their meal. TOP RIGHT: Gary Usher patiently stands in line as Robert Black signs to receive his annual. RIGHT: During the Senior Breakfast, students wait in line to be served in the school cafeteria. 20 Happenings Senior Breakfast Quests rewarded through recognition, scholarships Students finally reaped the rewards for years of hard work on Awards Day, May 18. While the band played “Pomp and Circumstance,” seniors were led into the auditorium by the Junior Marshals. Proudly, students with outstanding academic and athletic achievements walked across the stage. The top ten academic students assisted in distributing the awards. Senior Class Com- mittee Chairman Corita Younge put forth to the Senior Class a challenge of “Progress in the Future.” TOP LEFT: During Awards Day, Tom- my Bostian receives the French Award from Mr. T. C. Wright. TOP: Parents and faculty stand as the band enters and seniors are led into the auditorium by Junior Marshals. LEFT: Seniors continue to file in as Mr. Donnell Cooper directs the band in “Pomp and Circumstance.” - Happenings Awards Day 21 Memories of high school years brought tears to eyes of graduating seniors June 7. These were replaced by smiles of thoughts of future promises. Lieutenant Governor Jim Hunt delivered the graduation speech, and junior members of the Honor Society served as marshals. Mr. T. C. Wright presented the diplomas as his own farewell to the ’73 Class. ABOVE: Faculty members make last minute checks while seniors quickly get in their proper order. TOP RIGHT: As time for the graduation ceremony arrives, the Class of ’73 enters Ovens Auditorium. RIGHT: Attention is focused on Beverly Stanback as she sings “I May Never Pass This Way Again.” 22 Happenings Graduation Tears, smiles 9 pce ty Y oe. tin? intermingle at JUNIOR MARSHALS: FRONT ROW: Kris Ritenour, Libby Ben- jamin, Jeanie Braxton, Tommy Sims. SECOND ROW: Pam Tolbert, Jayne Sadler, Jan Byrum, Melia Lyerly. THIRD ROW: Mike Winters, Milton Auman, Ken Beatty, Herb Eplee. FOURTH ROW: Paul Eldridge, Bobby Glover, John Boyles, Rusty Rozzelle. BACK ROW: Dexter Marley, Mike Hickman, Steve Jackson, Mike Funderburke. TOP LEFT: Seniors talk with each other and make final adjustments before getting in line. LEFT: Proud parents and seniors fill Ovens Auditorium to capacity for graduation exercises. Happenings Graduation 23 Work continues for many through summer vacation ae 3 “7 : $s TOP LEFT: Thirsty customers at Caro- Si winds keep Elana Plummer busy as she works at the snack bar. For many students, work was not over when the final TOP RIGHT: During the Civitan Youth bell rang for summer vacation. A number of them Conference, Jan Byrum makes friends worked at the new theme park, Carowinds. Others at- with a small goat. tended the Civitan Youth Conference, Outward Bound, Wild Acres Rotary Music Camp. Several students were BOTTOM LEFT: Lori Ivester and Janet also chosen to attend Girls’ State, Boys’ State, Gover- Judson take turns working on the popu- nor’s School, and NC School of the Arts. When school lar Mule-Go-Round. resumed in the fall, these students were able to apply BOTTOM RIGHT: Participants of the the knowledge they had gained. Outward Bound School take time to get in touch with nature. Happenings Summer Activities 25 TOP LEFT: Melody Helms, Stephanie Strawser, and Jayne Sadler prepare the reception given for Kinar. TOP RIGHT: Showing his spirit, Einar Stenstadvold buys a program from Beth Rose and Dana Turpin. ABOVE: While visiting her Swiss fam- ily’s summer home, Jayne Sadler pets a friendly calf. RIGHT: Jayne Sadler and Einar Sten- stadvold practice for their part in the homecoming activities. 26 Happenings Foreign Exchange As foreign exchange students, Jayne Sadler and Einar Stenstadvold learned about the customs and peoples of other lands. Jayne was chosen to live for nine weeks during the summer with the Anderegg family in Wattwil, Switzerland. When she returned home August 19, Einar arrived with her and lived with Bobby Morgan for nine months. Einar came from Oslo, Norway, and quickly became involved in school activities. He was given a warm welcome at a reception held September 12. ABOVE: While on a hike, Elisabeth Anderegg and Jayne Sadler pause for a moment to look at the Swiss Alps. LEFT: During a pep rally, Einar Sten- stadvold speaks to the student body in his native language. Happenings Foreign Exchange 27 28 Happenings Open House TOP LEFT: During the first week of school, workers use a_ sandblasting machine to clean steps. TOP RIGHT: During the open house, juniors look for their name among lists of homeroom teachers. ABOVE: Before the beginning of school, sophomores ask Janet Moore for aid in locating their classrooms. RIGHT: Before the students begin school, traces of last-minute prepara- tions can be seen in the halls. | ; j ag BOS SS RE “SE RS SS When school began in the fall, students knew they would miss the freedom of summer vacat ion and that nine months of study lay ahead; but there was also the knowledge that many new friendships would be formed. For students, school opened on August 27; but faculty and administration reported on August 14 to make nec- essary preparations. Sophomores and new students be- came familiar with the school at an open house held the day before school began. TOP LEFT: As school resumes in the fall, builders continue work on a much- needed field house. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Jo Foster answers questions for sophomore Libby Blythe and parents at the open house. LEFT: Mona McGee waits for Keith Black as he discusses his bus route with Principal F. G. Leger. . Happenings Open House 29 TOP LEFT: During Stomp ’Em Day, a student proudly displays the latest in “elegant” footwear. TOP RIGHT: Stephanie Strawser re- cites her rhyme about the coaches during Player Appreciation Day. ABOVE: Students come alive as teachers join in a cheer during the home- coming pep rally. RIGHT: During practice for home- coming, Mrs. Mary Harris gives spon- sors instructions for lining up. 30 Happenings Homecoming Week Spirit-boosting activities precede Homecoming night In preparation for Homecoming, the School Spirit Committee planned a week of activities which included Color Day, Stomp ’Em Day, Squaw Day, and Player Appreciation Day. Supporting their school, seniors led in the spirit chain contest between classes and bought over 4,400 spirit strips. A pep rally, held Friday after- noon, October 12, included skits by the School Spirit Committee. Excellent student participation throughout the week served to boost morale for the upcoming game. TOP LEFT: Supporting their class, Pam Tolbert and Areta Judge buy spirit strips from John Davis. LEFT: Dressed as a Fidget, a majorette livens up the pep rally by performing a dance routine. ABOVE: Sponsors of the football players wear identifying jerseys for Player Appreciation Day. Happénings Homecoming Week 31 ABOVE: Janet Judson gazes at the chrysanthemums she received as a member of the court. TOP RIGHT: After being crowned queen, Tina Nance tearfully accepts the bouquet of roses from Mr. F. G. Leger. 32 Happenings Homecoming cain Eatitell on 2 test FEST | ritetitasal esereer erst pertiettentsi aN, eu sayeth ee h jrateiiiitat ary en bree fait i ea AEE i yee eee rei ae Pet Seed sa east ae HOMECOMING COURT: FRONT ROW: Tina Nance. BACK ROW: Janet Judson, Debra Payseur, Leigh Bizzell, Brenda Price, Renee Moore. | | | | | ‘Colour My World’ chosen as theme for homecoming Colorful balloons, proud parents and sponsors, and nervous stomachs were all part of homecoming night, November 12. The Interclub Council worked for weeks to carry out the theme of “Colour My World.” An enter- taining halftime show was provided by the Marching Indians, flag girls, and Indianettes. Helium-filled bal- loons filled the sky when Tina Nance was crowned home- 3 coming queen. The climax of the night was West’s vic- tory over North Mecklenburg. TOP LEFT: Miss Yelton shows Teresa White one of the bouquets given to members of the homecoming court. ABOVE: Preparing for the halftime show, Mrs. Harris fi nishes a decoration for the queen’s throne. LEFT: Raikes Bennett proves to be an unusual addition to homecoming half- time festivities. Happenings Homecoming 33 ABOVE: During a meeting with junior representatives, Mr. Schrum explains the candy sale form. ABOVE RIGHT: Laura Thomas aids in the junior fund-raising drive by taking candy home to sell. BELOW: As a homeroom representative, Montressa Barbee distributes candy to members of her homeroom. In a quest of more profit to finance the annual Junior- Senior Prom, juniors replaced the traditional Christmas card sales with Heath candy. With a net profit of over 2,000 dollars, their results far exceeded classes of previ- ous years. Individual prizes were given in daily draw- ings. Mrs. Avery’s homeroom won both a trip to Har- dee’s for the highest sales of the week and a free picnic lunch from Kentucky Fried Chicken for selling the most candy during the two-week period. ie i school, college-bound seniors TOP LEFT: Jeannie Braxton and Bryn Mc- Call look through an annual from Western Carolina University. TOP RIGHT: Alan Capps questions a repre- sentative about the advantages of Montreat- Anderson College. LEFT: After preparing refreshments for the representatives, Mrs. Joan McKeon enjoys a cup of coffee. ABOVE: Mike Winters learns of the various opportunities offered by the University of South Carolina. Post Secondary Opportunity Day, a new dimension for seniors, was held November 8 to give them an op- portunity to talk with representatives from over 125 southeastern colleges. In their quest to find the right assistance through brochures and school yearbooks. Representa- tives described the advantages of their school and an- swered questions of prospective applicants. Happenings Opportunity Day 35 Students, teachers strive to create original costumes Wearing outfits ranging from the everyday blue jeans to outlandish costumes, students and teachers respond- ed to the occasion of Tacky Day, November 30. Tempted with cash prizes, contestants produced unique and crea- tive outfits. Taking the honors for the tackiest dressed teachers were Mrs. “Aunt Jemima” McCain and Mrs. “Lady Godiva” Atnip. Students were also given the opportunity to buy their classes to raise money for school beautification. ABOVE: Connie Bennett returns to her childhood ways by refusing to part with her pacifier and doll. ABOVE RIGHT: During Buy-a-Class Day, Debra Branch enjoys the freedom of simply relaxing. RIGHT: The Westones provide enter- tainment for the chorus as they rehearse during Buy-a-Class Day. 36 Happenings Tacky Day acky Day contest ABOVE LEFT: Pausing by Andrea Ford’s desk, Mrs. Mary Harris compli- ments Andrea on her unique attire. ABOVE: Mrs. Benson shows surprise when she receives an unexpected visit from Frank N. Stein. LEFT: Serving as a substitute for Miss Hunt, Patsy Pease directs the chorus in a song. Happenings Tacky Day 37 Representatives display skills in Carrousel Parade Nestled in that great caravan known as the Car- rousel Parade, representatives from West added their talents to help produce the pageantry. Proudly dis- playing maroon and white were the band, Indianettes, majorettes, and cheerleaders. Tina Nance served un- der a new dimension which stated that homecoming queens of participating schools will serve as their Carrousel princess. Despite the two-mile long walk, the participants displayed showmanship indicative of their school spirit. TOP LEFT: While riding on a float, Tina Nance serves as West Meck- lenburg’s Carrousel Princess. TOP RIGHT:. Margaret McAleer and Sheri Stewart make the tiring march through the Carrousel Parade. RIGHT: Spirited drum major Richard Baxter helps to keep the band in har- mony at the annual holiday parade. 38 Happenings Carrousel Parade Fnergy crisis, DST affect Indians’ daily routine No person was left untouched by the energy crisis as everyone sought for new ways to conserve fuel. Students and teachers coped with lowered classroom tempera- tures by wearing heavier clothing and bringing blankets to school. The return to Daylight Savings Time in the middle of winter caused buses to be boarded in pitch darkness and made driving hazardous in the early-morn- ing fog. As a result of the gasoline shortage, there were fewer cars in the parking lot as students formed car pools to conserve gas. ee, = Re i eS Aepith colle age . Bo ake a es ety e,, eS ee a x os He Be TOP LEFT: A snowy shadow is cap- tured settling over the winter wonder- land painted on the campus. TOP RIGHT: Lower classroom tem- peratures cause Ellen Arant and Chuck King to bundle up to keep warm. LEFT: As the choir practices, Tom Query uses additional lights to provide more heat in the auditorium. ABOVE: Car lights reflect the early morning darkness as students begin to arrive at school. ae ee ee a —— AFJROTC cadets serve as color guard, escorts at annual Christmas ball West Mecklenburg ROTC cadets served as the color guard and as escorts for VIP guests at the military ball held December 15. The commander of NC 58rd Squadron began the grand march by introducing cadets and the ROTC queens from the ten area high schools. Mary Ann Guy and Deloris Easter were chosen by the cadets as queen and co-queen. Music was provided by a select group of Olympic band members. TOP: In preparation for the ball, AFJ- ROTC cadets attempt to master the graceful waltz steps. TOP RIGHT: Sgt. Guy distributes pictures taken at the military ball to William Waldon and John Davis. RIGHT: Tim Helms, Karen Furr, and Matt Gilson take a break from dancing at the annual ROTC ball. 40 Happenings Military Ball | | Musical Christmas programs charm holiday season Several music programs served to make the 1973 Christmas season a more enjoyable one for students, teachers, and parents. The choir and Westones pro- vided a varied selection of songs for families and friends on Sunday, December 16. The band, orches- tra, choir, and Westones combined to present a pro- gram Wednesday, December 19, for the entire stu- dent body. TOP LEFT: The brass section of the band aids in producing a contemporary sound to “Jingle Bells.” TOP RIGHT: Miss Burnette Hunt leads the choir in an arrangement of “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” LEFT: During the Christmas program, Ellen Arant adds to the performance of “Winter Wonderland.” Happenings Christmas Program 41 48 ak atte, Ae ee pees Ms ri Z HAS Pee Students decked the halls with colorful door decor- ations before Christmas, and prizes were awarded for the most original ones. Seniors who brought ornaments for the traditional senior tree were excused from first period December 14 for the decorating party. The seniors did not forget the sophomores and decorated for them their own “Tristmas Tweé,”” The Human Relations Committee and Honor Society sponsored clothing and canned food drives to help provide the needy with a joyous holiday. Students greet Christmas with variety of activities to brighten holiday spirit TOP LEFT: Joey McLaurin care- fully selects the right ornament for the senior Christmas tree. TOP RIGHT: Lynn Warrick and Debra Hyatt prepare homeroom door decorations in hopes of winning a prize. RIGHT: As a gift from the seniors, Stanley Wilks adds decorations to the sophomore ““Tristmas Twee.” 42 Happenings Christmas Activities TOP LEFT: Barry Blankenship ex- amines a Christmas present given to a Green Acres Nursing Home resident. ABOVE: Melody Helms, Miss Linda Stephens, and Melia Lyerly judge doors decorated for Christmas. LEFT: Lorraine Hope and Joslyn Perry put the finishing touches on the tree in the front foyer. Happenings Christmas Activities 43 Memories of the past return at 1950’s Sock Hop Greased-back hair, bobby socks, and the slop came back to the Reservation on February 7 at the 1950’s Sock Hop. With the smell of Vitalis in the air, students twisted and bunny hopped to such golden oldies as “Rock Around the Clock” and ‘“‘Let’s Do the Twist.” With reminiscences of Marge and Gower Champion, famous dance couple of the 50’s, Miss Barbara Gaddy and Mr. John Day led the hoppers through several dances. As a result of the Sock Hop, students and faculty limped through the next day on sore feet. ABOVE: Dressed in the latest style Cindy Jones and Alan Capps take ad- vantage of the romantic music. TOP RIGHT: In an effort to impress the ladies, Paul Jernigan meticulously grooms his hair. RIGHT: Patsy Pease and Cindy Jones demonstrate the boogie to the tune of ““Boogie- Woogie Bugle Boy.” 44 Happenings Sock Hop Dramatists work to stage ‘The Night of January 16’ After two months of rehearsing and three weeks of work building the set, the drama class presented on February 15 a two-hour play entitled “Night of January 16th.”” Under the direction of Mrs. Peggy Horne, over thirty students worked to produce the three-act Broad- way hit. The plot was a murder equipped with two end- ings. The ending acted out depended on a verdict of guilty or not guilty from the jury which was picked from volunteers out of the audience. TOP LEFT: As Judge Heath, Ricky Simmons listens for any discrepancies in the witness’s testimony. ABOVE: Terry Hord exaggerates her story in order to convince the jury the defendant is guilty. LEFT: Acting as the bailiff, Eric Wat- son swears in Casandra Sadler before she testifies to the court. _ Happenings Drama 45 Outward Bound participants execute rapelling skills “ty el In January, students who attended the North Carolina Outward Bound School during the summer gave a rapel- ling demonstration to orientation classes. Spectators were treated to a daring exhibition of mountain tech- niques the participants learned during the three-week program. On the following day, panel discussions were conducted in the classrooms. Experiences were shared by those who had attended this mountain climbing and wilderness school in Morganton, N.C. ABOVE: To insure a safe descent, Kelly Thomas completes his gear with the addition of a safety rope. TOP RIGHT: Deftly executing a trick maneuver, Kelly Thomas and Steve Irvin demonstrate repelling skills. RIGHT: Before leaving the top of the Science Building, Ray Lewis tightens his rapelling ropes. 46 Happenings Outward Bound Top high school students chosen by national society The Society of Outstanding American High School Students is a program that offers 800,000 dollars in scholarships and grants. Requirements are strict in areas of leadership ability, civic involvement, and aca- demic standards. Nominees from West were Elnora Anderson, Milton Auman, Ken Beatty, Libby Benjamin, John Boyles, Christie Chidester, Paul Eldridge, Mike Funderburke, Bobby Glover, Mike Hickman, Steve Irvin, Steve Jackson, Rhonda Kendrick, Melia Lyerly, Kris Ritenour, Jayne Sadler, and Pam Tolbert. TOP LEFT: Junior Class Editor Elnora Anderson chooses the correct pictures to use in the TOMAHAWK. TOP RIGHT: While taking a timed- writing test, Ken Beatty concentrates on his typing techniques. LEFT: As president of the Science Club, Paul Eldridge takes notes on ideas for afield trip. | Happenings Honors 47 Four students recognized as Outstanding ‘Teenagers Selection to the Society of Outstanding Teenagers of America qualified Libby Benjamin, Mike Hickman, Steve Jackson, and Melia Lyerly for state, regional, and national honors which included scholarships amounting to seven thousand dollars. Principal Freddy Leger and guidance counselors chose the nominees from the stu- dent body. TOP RIGHT: Showing his spirit, Steve Jackson works after school to paint a booster sign for football. ABOVE: Fulfilling a duty as assistant to Mr. Uriah Norwood, Mike Hickman carefully grades test papers. RIGHT: While working on the TOMA- HAWK, Melia Lyerly looks up a mo- ment to listen to a question asked her. 48 Happenings Outstanding Teenagers Several West Mecklenburg students received recog- nition by national and state organizations. Janet Judson and Joey McLaurin were Hallmark recipients for nation- al art competition. Ellen Arant, Ann Mozeley, and Rosanna Williamson were accepted in the All-State Orchestra which is comprised of the top musicians from North Carolina high schools. Libby Benjamin and Gus Kretschmer were nominated by the guidance counselors to receive the DAR good -citizenship and outstanding cadet awards. TOP LEFT: Taking advantage of his study hall, Joey McLaurin works to complete his homework. ABOVE: Performing for a psychology class, Ellen Arant and Dino Fair com- bine their musical talents. LEFT: During the ’73 spring music pro- gram, Libby Benjamin leads the cello section of the orchestra. Happenings Honors 49 | | | | | le ae Mint a th as ol «(dS oe Bl inal 18, | ee, P : 52 Athletics Cheerleaders ABOVE: Varsity cheerleader Anja McMoore finds that waiting for game decisions can be nerve-racking. TOP RIGHT: Kathy Carter performs her cheer with ease and zeal during the semi-final judging. BELOW: The Jayvee cheerleaders add pep and encouragement to the Indians prior to the North game. RIGHT: On their initiation day, cheer- leaders take time out to pose and to exhibit their apparel. Sixteen energetic girls took over cheerleading posi- tions and donned the maroon and white to inspire win- ning efforts at sporting events. Urging each athlete to give his best and leading spectators through several action-packed games, the girls attempted to instill spirit into every student on the Indian Reservation. Cheerleaders’ spirit helps ignite student participation LEFT: During halftime of the West- East game, varsity cheerleaders create pep among basketball fans. BELOW LEFT: Jan Byrum radiates cheerfulness as she attempts to inspire the student body at a pep rally. BELOW: Anja McMoore, Patsy Pease, and Tina Nance watch with disbelief as Harding scores a touchdown. BOTTOM: Teresa Hasty and Janet Moore operate the phonograph while the Indianettes dance at halftime. Indians plagued with inconsistency throughout year BELOW: An Olympic ball carrier is swarmed by a host of Indians diminishing the Trojans’ first down hopes. RIGHT: Quarterback Bobby Smith discusses strategy against the Cougars with Coaches Peek and Lemmond. OFFENSIVE TEAM. FRONT ROW: Wade Carrothers, Robin Tench, Kevin Staley, James Easter, Jack Blair, Albert Evans, Mel- vin Cathey, Phil Teague, Bobby Smith. BACK ROW: Alan Ramsey, Mike King, Fred Watson, Craig Todd, Crawford Stratford, Tyrone Carr, Ricky Cox, Tom Fletcher, Ronald Cox. EE ee 54 Athletics Varsity Football | er ae ae | | | LEFT: T. C. McClain, Carlton Chap- man, and Barry Sullivan converge on the tackle of a South runner. BELOW: Breaking through the Sabre defensive line, halfback Melvin Cathey runs for another impressive gain. Chosen to be a conference powerhouse in Southwest- ern 4-A polls, the Indians finished a disappointing sea- son with a below average mark. Several times the Red- men showed glimpses of the playing power they knew existed. Their ability was fully displayed with a smash- ing upset over previously unbeaten and heavily favored South Mecklenburg. Several outstanding players, Wade Carrothers, Melvin Cathey, Clayton Pride, and Bobby Morgan, earned All-County selections. Defensive end Richard Bogan was chosen to participate in the annual Shrine Bowl Game. DEFENSIVE TEAM. FRONT ROW: Emerson Sartor, Tim Owens, Barry Sullivan, Terry Wentzel, Carlton Chapman, Dennis Cashion, Alan Capps, Gary Corbett, Ray Benton, John Chapman, T. C. McClain. BACK ROW: Mike Gresham, Clayton Pride, Danny Clouse, Barry Blankenship, Gus Kretschmer, David Cohn, Tim Mills, Richard Bogan, Bobby Morgan, Wesley Staley, Wil- liam Coffey, Reggie Withers. Athletics Varsity Football 55 SS SSS Sse Tribesmen falter in quest for title at end of season 56 Athletics Varsity Football TOP LEFT: Fullback James Easter breaks into the Myers Park secondary for additional Indian yardage. TOP RIGHT: Trainer Danny Poole shows his enthusiasm during the Indians’ battle against the Rams. ABOVE: Hot pursuit by Indian defense halts the threat of a scoring drive by South’s Sabres. RIGHT: Coach McArver consults with coaches in the press box for advice on defensive weak- nesses. AE IR ORE LE AN SBE IOI NIE: Bi 1 spite of stunning upset of division winner, Sou ABOVE: Defensive strategy is put into effect as Coach Jones signals for a stack formation. LEFT: After conferring with coaches, Quarterback Bobby Smith relays the play to his offense. Athletics Varsity Football 57 Punchless offensive attack gives JV’s poor season LEFT: Protecting the ball carrier, offensive lineman Phil Fisher blocks a Hickory defensive player. RIGHT: Taking advantage of good blocking, ‘ Everett Pompey turns the corner against the Trojans. j BOTTOM RIGHT: Junior Jim Chapman struggles for balance as a Huss defender at- tempts the tackle. ¢ BOTTOM LEFT: West defenders Melvin Crowder and Chris Sadler attempt to block an Olympic punt. Suffering the first below .500 season in Jayvee history, Coach Walker’s Redmen showed signs of an offense that did not begin to complement a better-than-average de- fense. Standouts were linebackers Sean Emery, Dale Capps, and lineman Frankie Meeks who formed the nucleus of the Indian defensive team. 58 Athletics J.V. Football West. : West West West West West West West West West RIGHT: Everett Pompey dramatically leaps to snatch the ball while fielding a punt against Olympic. BELOW RIGHT: With Darrell Avery in pursuit, Dale Capps makes initial con- tact with a Huskie ball carrier. Junior Varsity Football 1973 6 18 18 0 0 0 16 Myers Park Harding Hickory East Mecklenburg Ashbrook Hunter Huss North Mecklenburg Garinger Olympic South Mecklenburg Season Record 3-6 12 for) 18 39 32 oS8b 14 FRONT ROW: Terry Klassette, Joe Benton, Brian Thorman, Steve Smith, Robin Reavis, Joe Childers, Darrell Avery, David Stans- berry. SECOND ROW: Mark Davenport, Keith Porter, Billy Baker, Broderick Nelson, Robin Kiker, Sean Emery, Lester Worthy, David Motley, Dale Capps, James Moore. BACK ROW: Terry Fair, Michael Bridges, Everett Pompey, Frankie Meeks, Melvin Crowder, Mike Waldrop, Joe Steadman, Garry Wilbanks, Rusty Anderson, Phil Fisher. Athletics J.V. Football 59 Upstart harriers become division ten powerhouse Despite the loss of last year’s number-one man, the Indian Cross-Countrymen struggled through mid-season injuries to post an excellent winning record. With the best turnout in four years, the hardworking harriers came back in late season. The team was led by all con- ference runners Steve Irvin and David Stikeleather. Second a Second ‘Second Second - Second. RIGHT: Coach Ronald Patterson intently studies Indian scorecards after a meet at Free- dom Park. BELOW: With fatigue etched on his face, Eric Watson crosses the finish line at a home meet. BELOW RIGHT: Giving every ounce of effort, Ron Caton finishes strong at the Western Sec- tional Meet. BELOW: Cross countrymen Steve Hicks and John Day relax by the lake after running the 2.7-mile course. RIGHT: Randy Mullis strides into his finishing kick toward the end of a meet at Freedom Park. : i 5 tis FRONT ROW: Ronnie Caton, Randy Mullis, Randy Prunty, Steve Irvin, Steve Hix, Ronald Serafini. BACK ROW: David Stikeleather, Willie Robinson, Mike Cloninger, Steve Cassell, John Day, Bobby Wilkerson, Myron Caldwell. Athletics Cross Country 61 Redmen visit playoffs for first time since ’66-’67 Varsity Basketball 1973-74 58 Independence 79 Hickory 57 South — 72 Hickory : Independence o Asheville North | Myers Park | | Olympic — A Despite several one-point heartbreaking defeats, the varsity team showed outstanding play in the ’73-74 sea- son. Led by top scorers Ronnie White and Greg Wilks the Indians dealt defending state champ South Meck- lenburg its first loss of the season and went on to com- pete for the first time since 1966-67 in the division playoffs. TOP RIGHT: Feeling the tenseness of the game, Coach Morgan Walker shouts instructions to his players. ABOVE: After a scuffle for the basket- ball, Willie Robinson gets a pass off to Crawford Stratford. RIGHT: Senior Carlton Chapman shows fine ball control as he drives around a Garinger defender. LEFT: Catching South Meck’s Reese Clark off guard, senior Greg Wilks goes up high for a jump shot. BELOW: Huddling at the foul line, the Indians plan defense against the South Mecklenburg Sabres. FRONT ROW: Torrence Simmons, Kevin Staley, Anthony Pharr, Greg Wilks, Carlton Chapman, Eric Watson, John Chapman. BACK ROW: Coach Morgan Walker, Ray Benton, Willie Robinson, Steve Cassell, Crawford Stratford, Robert Hinton, Mel Miller, Manager Kevin Gaetano. Athletics Varsity Basketball 63 64 Athletics Jayvee Basketball ABOVE: Coach Donny Lemmond gives instructions to his ballplayers on break- ing the Harding press. RIGHT: Despite three Olympic defen- ders, sophomore Michael Bridges leaps high to get off a shot. FRONT ROW: Dale Capps, Michael Pompey, Michael Clark, Robert Stitt, John Washington. BACK ROW: Charleston Miles, Bobby Wilkerson, Michael Anderson, Ronnie Dudley, Michael Bridges, Everett Pompey, Zack Edwards. Plagued by lack of height, the little Indians hustled and scrapped their way to a successful ’73 record. The season highlights included victories in which the Red- men bounced back after embarrassing defeats to upset both Garinger and North. Scoring was well-rounded as the Jayvees exemplified excellent team play. Jayvee Basketball 1973-74 West 54 South — West 57 —- Hickory Hickory Independence © North = _ Ashbrook Garinger _— Myers Park Olympic 63 — Asheville Wes 63 North West 57 Ashbrook West 55 Garinger _ West 54 Harding West 62 ° Myers Park _ West 62 Olympic West 68 Asheville West 69 West Charlotte ‘Tournament West 48 South Season Record 11-10 TOP LEFT: Concentration is a major factor as sophomore Michael Bridges anticipates a free throw. BOTTOM LEFT: Junior Michael Pom- pey checks the Sabre defense before bringing the ball down court. BELOW: Finding himself open, sopho- more Bobby Wilkerson puts up a short jump shot against Olympic. ory fest Char. Individual performances marked the highlights for the matmen in 1973. Skipper Johnson and Jack Blair served as co-captains. Along with David Cohn and Sherwood Little, these grapplers posted first place finishes in the Olympic Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Sherwood went on to place in the quarter finals of the state cham- pionship. ABOVE LEFT: Senior Gus Kretschmer maintains his hold as the Ram opponent struggles to escape. ABOVE: Outstanding senior wrestler Jack Blair lifts his opponent from the mat, hoping for a takedown. 66 Athletics Wrestling Grapplers capture four first places in Invitational LEFT: Struggling with his Harding opponent, David Cohn attempts to turn his man over for a pin. BELOW LEFT: A takedown is inevita- ble as junior Wesley Froneberger slings his man to the mat. BELOW: In a match against Olympic, Alan Capps maneuvers for the upper hand against his opponent. FRONT ROW: Danny Clouse, Ronald Serafini, Alan Capps, Jack Blair, Skipper Johnson, Mike Hovis, Gus Kretsch- mer, Aden McKenzie. SECOND ROW: Rodney Mode, Jerry Handy, John Carrouthers, Wesley Froneberger, Chris Nance, Ricky Hooker. BACK ROW: Paul Bradley, Glenn Heath, Tim Owens, John Day, Cliff Horkey, Keith Hudson, Coach Eddie McArver. Athletics Wrestling 67 Doug Grier, Mike Sheppard qualify for state match RIGHT: Douglas Grier practices his putting techniques on the green before the sectional match. BELOW: Mike Sheppard attempts to drill his ball out of the rough dur- ing a match at Forest Pawtuckett. ae : $ ' ; gt Finishing fourth in conference play and third in the regional tournament, the ’73 golf team completed a satisfying season. Individual talent was continually abundant in match play. Two team members, Mike Sheppard and D ouglas Grier, qualified to participate in the state tournament held in Chapel Hill. Eddie Hearn, Andre Springs, Francis Pendergrass, Mike Sheppard, Douglas Grier, Monte Huffstetler, Dennis Cashion. 68 Athletics Golf Girls’ tennis team begins new dimension in sports BOTTOM RIGHT: Sophomore Cindy Thompson concentrates fully on the ball as she serves against North. LEFT: Sandy Gibbs walks backcourt in preparation for a serve against her Myers Park opponent. In quest for a new dimension in athletics, girls’ sports teams were formed under the direction of Miss Barbara Gaddy. Although the tennis team proved to be successful, the lack of interest in participation caused other girls’ sports to be cancelled. Cindy Thompson led the team with wins against both Olym- pic and North. sapenv Qsseees Saeeni asea8 aaead staua Hy Sanas sausdeseae ta ee ‘ap ea te Ts | “ 4 V) FRONT ROW: Denise Young, Cheri Homzak, Beth Sides, Donna Dowdle, Pam Thompson, Sharon Hayes. BACK ROW: Miss Barbara Gaddy, Cindy Thompson, Tina Dixon, Laura Thomas, Sandy Gibbs. Athletics Girls’ Tennis 69 Big play, crucial hits elude inexperienced Redmen FRONT ROW: Steve Irvin, Gary Thompson, Jimmy Keistler, Jack Blair, Warren Boyd, Ray Benton, David Cohn, Alan Capps. BACK ROW: Manager David Davenport, Bobby Smith, Steve Motley, Phil Teague, Billy Shaw, Ricky Helton, Dennis Cashion, Manager Danny Poole. 70 Athletics Varsity Baseball TOP LEFT: Coach Bolick oversees the Indians workout during warm up ac- tivities prior to game time. TOP RIGHT: Adding to Ashbrook’s woes, Steve Irvin crosses home plate to add to West’s score. ABOVE: Showing good range and ver- satility, Dennis Cashion covers first on a Garinger bunt attempt. Close games told the tale of the baseball team in 1973. Combined with the lack of the big play and the lack of crucial hits, most of the Redmen conference games were decided by a single run. Dominated by underclass- “men, exemplified by a pitching staff of three juniors and one sophomore, the Indians’ inexperience became evi- dent in close games. Coach Carl Bolick summed up the season, ‘All worked hard as a team to win, and no one showed any individualism . . . a good dedicated group of young men.” LEFT: Connecting against the Rams, speedy Jack Blair displays the impor- tance of good timing. BELOW: Ray Benton hustles across the plate to pad the lead over long-time arch rival Harding. BOTTOM LEFT: Righthander Bobby Smith pushes hard off the mound as he delivers against the Rams. Oe WOME RS Season Record 6-11 Athletics Varsity Baseball 71 RIGHT: Coaches Schrum and Boone watch intently as their squad takes the ; field to start the game. BELOW: Pinch-hitter Ricky Tamson starts a rally against Independence to tally another victory. FRONT ROW: Robin Tench, Roland Killman, Don Smith, Roger Davis, Clell Cable, Ricky Tamson, Keith Hudson, Barry Sullivan. BACK ROW: Ken Oliver, Bobby Keller, Danny Clouse, Kevin Staley, Terry Wentzel, Mike King, Tim Owens, Billy Hoover. eee” 72 Athletics J. V. Baseball Gaining experience through winning, the Jayvees completed a successful ’73 schedule, with a 7-2 victory over Myers Park. This triumph secured their first city championship. Strong pitching by Kevin Staley and Terry Wentzel and with six team members having a batting average of over .300, the Redmen virtually over- whelmed each opponent with their balanced attack. Coaches Boone and Schrum used the sophomores’ talents to the greatest extent to form an outstanding team. ee | | | | | | Garinger Myers Park North Olympic Harding South Independence MANSON eH WENN Ee wOAINw OWOrwenenwoon City Championship West 7 Myers Park 2 Season Record 11-5 TOP LEFT: A close inside pitch backs Danny Clouse away from the plate against the Patriots. ABOVE: Billy Hoover warms up on first base prior to a Jayvee game against arch-rivals, Harding. LEFT: Second baseman Roland Kill- man covers first on a successful bunt attempt by a Garinger player. Athletics J. V. Baseball 73 Easter sets record-breaking time in 100-yard dash BELOW: During track practice, Barry Blankenship runs warm-up laps pre- paring for an upcoming meet. RIGHT: Under the lights at East Meck- lenburg, Larry Cooper coils his body to hurl the discus. Using young, swift athletes, the track team sustained a successful 1973 season. Headed up by James Easter, who scorched to a record-breaking time of 9.8 in the 100-yard dash, and hurdle champion Tony Bouler, the Indians displayed poise under pressure. The high- light of the season was three relay teams streaking to new record times. FRONT ROW: James Easter, David Stikeleather, Ronald Serafini, Gary Tucker, Glenn Heath, Albert Evans, Tony Bouler, Tom Blanchette, Michael Pompey, Wesley Froneburger, Marcus Ardrey. SECOND ROW: Leon Polk, Larry Cooper, Frank Smart, William Bidgood, Tyrone Carr, John Day, Samuel Thompson, Melvin Todd, Kenneth James, Ricky Cox. BACK ROW: Steve Tench, Barry Blankenship, Charlie Whitley, David Smith, Ronnie Caton, Jerome Easter, Stan Westmoreland, Anthony Parker, Josh Camps. 74 Athletics Track Netmen flounder in quest of winning tennis season Continual bad luck beset Coach William Clouse and the 1973 tennis team throughout the spring season. With top winner, Mike Brown sidelined with a sprained ankle, the racketmen struggled for victory. Led by Ken Wil- : kinson, Mike Bostian, and Tommy Bostian, the team ABOVE LEFT: Poised in position to overcame this handicap; and good court play was not strike, Bobby Glover winds up in an- lacking. ticipation of his serve. ABOVE RIGHT: Concentrating in- tently, Milton Auman develops his forehand during pre-match warm ups. FRONT ROW: Nick Elam, Milton Auman, Tommy Bostian, Barry Edwards. BACK ROW: Lee Grice, Tommy Simms, Mike Brown, Gary Usher, Mike Bostian, Bobby Glover, Ken Wilkinson. Athletics Tennis 75 76 Athletics Honors ABOVE: Crossing the finish line, Steve Irvin shows the determination of an All- Conference performer. TOP RIGHT: All-County lineman Clay- ton Pride takes a well-earned break from a hard-hitting game. BELOW: During the ’73 Athletic Ban- quet, All-County catcher Warren Boyd receives his award for baseball. RIGHT: All-County Richard Bogan sends hurling block, justifying Shrine Bowl, East-West game selections. In their quest for excellence in sports, several ath- letes strove beyond the bounds of the average player and received special recognition. Through local news media, all-county teams were chosen. Those wearing the maroon and white of West were not omitted. In com- petition from football to basketball, the Indians were well represented. LEFT: All-County duo Bobby Morgan and Melvin Cathey turn the corner to- gether on a patented end sweep. BELOW LEFT: Finishing the cross country race, All-Conference runner David Stikeleather shows fatigue. BELOW: After controlling a rebound, All-Conference performer Ronnie White whips an outlet pass. Athletics Honors 77 Quests... for group acceptance. Becoming a cog in the wheel, Making it move toward the goal Together — rolling, surging, spinning Toward the final accomplishment. Involvement began to stir enthusiasm within us. We began to adapt; soon it became our quest to find an identity among the fourteen hundred students, while working with others, for others. Campus Life participates in banana bash, retreat, scripture study, fellowship Youth for Christ, better known as Campus Life, met weekly throughout the year. Club activities flourished; and members took part in a banana bash, where they ate = a Late — a fifty-foot long banana split, went ice skating, and par- ee i! . 5 ticipated in a beach retreat. Christian fellowship and ,' ‘e's scripture helped members gain spiritual insight and strength.” FRONT ROW: Tim Helms, Scott : (ee : ify Campbell, Cathy Ramsaur, Wilson j YW, Wy Davis, Sandi Hopkins, Kelly Thomas, Gus Kretschmer. SECOND ROW: Don- na Bartlett, Alan Capps, Beverly Ba- lowsky, Paul Bradley, Renee Helms, Libby Benjamin. THIRD ROW: Debbie Hager, Shirley Ritchie, Patti Whitson, Ray Lewis, John Strawser, Sandy Sim- mons, Debra Head, Teresa Trotter. FOURTH ROW: Debra Deese, Chris Burns, Joey McLaurin, Libby Joy, Deb- bie Cable, Laura Thomas, Stephanie Strawser. FIFTH ROW: Phil Sheppard, John Boyles, David French, Donnie Dellinger, Jerry Gilson, Tom Cates, Martha Hipp. TOP RIGHT: Ray Lewis helps eat the fifty-foot long banana split prepared for Youth for Christ. ABOVE: Youth evangelist Rick Carreno speaks at the morning Bible study dur- ing his Charlotte crusade. 80 Contributions Youth for Christ Starting the year off by visiting the Gaston Orthope- dic Hospital at Halloween, the Bible Club met once a month to plan a new project. These included making trips to hospitals and rest homes, raising money for charity, and going to Freedom Park for picnics and Christian fellowship. At Christmas, club members re- turned to the orthopedic hospital to entertain the chil- dren by giving them comic books and toys. A magic act performed by Tom Query was the highlight of the entertainment for the patients. Bible Club members visit area hospitals, rest homes FRONT ROW: Adviser Mrs. Teague, Scott Campbell, Cathy Ramsaur, Stephanie Strawser, Lisa Cobb, Davida Barwick. SECOND ROW: Adviser Mrs. Drummond, Tim Helms, Sandy Hop- kins, Kelly Thomas, Cindy Frick, Pam Tolbert. THIRD ROW: Dana Turpin, Beth Rose, Sandy Simmons, Lou Ann Hager, Libby Benjamin. FOURTH ROW: Donna Bartlett, Cindy Allen, Sharon Whilden, Beverly Balowsky, Judy Davidson. FIFTH ROW: Patti Gayle, John Boyles, Elaine Primm, Lee Ann Elmore, Jayne Sadler. SIXTH ROW: Randy Dixon, Robb Gathings, Lou Ann Gayle, Jacqueline Foxx, Lois Moore. SEVENTH ROW: Phillip Shepherd, Greg Wilks, Bobby Morgan, Rusty Plyler, Mel Miller. TOP LEFT: At the Huntersville Hos- pital, Lorraine Hope aids an elderly lady in selecting a hymn. ABOVE: Lou Ann Gayle and Lisa Cobb tidy up one of the youngsters at the Gaston Orthopedic Hospital. Contributions Bible Club 81 BELOW: Pam Tolbert records plans for activities and projects at the first French Club meeting. RIGHT: Kris Ritenour and Ellen Arant prepare to serve refreshments after the club’s Christmas program. FRENCH CLUB: FRONT ROW: Bruce Wellmon, Lynn Warick, Jackie Parsons, Glenn Dunn, Jerry Gilson, Kris Ritenour, Laurea O’Shields, Jill Allen, Kathy Hart. SECOND ROW: Bobby Glover, Robbie Gathings, Lesa Wilkinson, Bruce Berrier, Reba Clark, Ellen 82 Contributions Foreign Language Clubs at Bye Adding dimensions to language education, the foreign language clubs met monthly to gain knowledge into French and Spanish cultures and customs. Members viewed slides of both countries and heard Einar Sten- stavold, foreign exchange student. Lack of participation caused projects sponsored in past years to be cancelled. Arant, Pam Tolbert, Cindy Allen, Nancy Lagatore, Lou Ann Hager. BACK ROW: Aaron Grier, James Easter, Denise Maxwell, Adviser Mrs. Zelda Cline, Julie Easterling, Pam Simons, Joyce Ledbetter, Denise Connor, Antoinette Heath. Language clubs acquire insight in culture, customs LEFT: During Club Week, Janet Moore sits at the Spanish Club exhibit to talk with interested students. ABOVE: Club members wait in line to be served refreshments following their annual Christmas program. FIRST ROW: Renee Helms, Kim Burns, Shara Withrow, Kimberly Chavers, Lib- by Blythe. SECOND ROW: Janet Gup- ton, Pam Bridges, Lynette West, Debbie Kirby, Karen Furr. BACK ROW: Phil Kiser, Paul Eldridge, Kim Lathan, Phy- llis Faust, Kathy McKeen. FIRST ROW: Adviser Mrs. Cheryl Pap- pas, Molly Hall, Tammy Quinn, Beth Rose, Cheryl Phillips, Adviser Mrs. Ce- cilia Kaelin. SECOND ROW: Sharon Whilden, Joy Burrell, Kim. Wither- spoon, Janet Moore, Susan Castles, Gloria Hudson, Janet Lewis. THIRD ROW: Michael Houz, Dana Turpin Cathy Ramsaur, Marilyn Bullins, Mary Mattox, Ellen Williford. BACK ROW: Hayward Anderson, Angela Plummer, Darlene Sowell, Greg Wilks, Linda Gillispie. Council plans activities for ’73-’74 student body Under the leadership of Steve Jackson, the Student Council made tentative plans for nine school months. Activities sponsored by the Council included an Open House for sophomores, a clothes drive, Buy-a-Class Day, a 1950’s Sock Hop, and Brotherhood Week. With some of the money raised from these events, a plaque honoring Mr. T. C. Wright was placed in the library, and plans for a minipark were made. TOP LEFT: Council members listen attentively to announcements concern- ing the previous meeting. CENTER LEFT: Members of the School Spirit Committee paint signs for an upcoming football game. ABOVE: Student Council President Steve Jackson prepares to judge stu- dents for Tacky Day awards. BOTTOM LEFT: After a morning of collecting clothes, Ed Moore sorts them according to size. TOP LEFT: Vice-President Brenda Cannon announces the duties of the Student Council members. CENTER LEFT: Representatives take notes for the report that they will give to their homerooms. BELOW: Movie committee members discuss merits of film to be presented to the student body. FIRST ROW: Teresa Wright, Lucinda Littlejohn, Brenda Steadman, Cynthia McMurry, Regina Lowery, Senetra Chambers, Cathy Hart, Hazel Blackburn, Laurea O’Shields, Karen Washington, Teresa McNair, Darlene Sowell, Karen Reid, Gwen Davis, Teresa Burns, Allison Smith, Teresa Davenport. SECOND ROW: Susan Cline, Jenny Knight, Mary Mattox, Renee Moore, Lynn Warwick, Johnny McCall, Melody Helms, Patsy Pease, Sherry Harrison, Sabrina Rice, Cheryl Phillips, Melia Lyerly, Dana Turpin, Susan Castles, Jan Byrum, Emilye Mobley, Patricia Baldwin, Stephanie Strawser, Jean Anderson, Janet Lewis. BACK ROW: Gary Hunsucker, Kim Latham, Jeff Carter, Steve Irvin, Steve Jackson, Craig Todd, Mike King, Dennis Cashion, Terry Fair, Lester Worthy, Janet Moore, Joy Burrell, Brenda Cannon. TOP: Steve Jackson, fulfilling one of his presidential duties, make s announce- ments during homeroom. TOP RIGHT: Cindy Litilejohn, senior Student Council representative, puts check slips in teachers’ boxes. FRONT ROW: Rhonda Kendrick, Ter- esa White, Steve Jackson, Brenda Can- non. BACK ROW: Patsy Pease, Cindy Littlejohn, Cheryl Phillips, Ellen Willi- ford. 86 Contributions Executive Council Executive Council plans Tribe’s activities, tasks The Executive Council planned and carried out Stu- dent Council projects, such as Homecoming Week, 1950’s Sock Hop, Brotherhood Week, the mini-park, and an ice skating party. The three offices of president, vice president, and secretary were filled in spring of 1973. Two representatives were chosen from each class, which completed the council of nine. Ty ataWaAal FRONT ROW: Cindy Jackson, Herb Epley, Lucinda Lit- tlejohn, Toni Smith. SECOND ROW: Patti Whitson, Bill Kiser, Kris Ritenhour, Jayne Sadler, Beverly Lawing. THIRD ROW: Beth Rose, Evelyn Greene, Brenda Stead- man, Betty Jo Newton, Libby Benjamin. FOURTH ROW: Interclub Council plans - Homecoming, Club Week The Interclub Council, consisting of the presidents or representatives from clubs and from organizations, sponsored a Club Week in the fall. This helped students to gain an insight into various club activities, during their lunch period. The Council also chose the theme for homecoming and provided gala decorations to en- hance the festivities. LEFT: Mrs. Mary Harris and Shirley Rit- chie carry balloons to the gridiron for half-time activities. BELOW: Eddie McCain ties balloons together for the Indianettes to carry during homecoming practice. Tommy Sims, Scott Campbell, Cathy Ramsaur, Karen Gray, Allison Pearson. FIFTH ROW: Adviser Mrs. Mary Harris, Brad Petzke, Steve Jackson, Carol Guthrie, Sam- mie Perry. BACK ROW: Milton Auman, Steve Irvin, Eddie McCain, Richard Baxter. Indianettes show spirit | : | in halftime shows, parades — Performing dance routines during pep rallies, half- time shows, and parades, the Indianettes impressed on- } lookers with their rhythm and co-ordination. Practicing during the summer and after school, the high-stepping letter girls attempted to achieve perfection in such moves as the can can, hand stands, and splits. a TOP LEFT: Indianettes look discour- aged as hopes for a first down against the Rams are diminshed. ABOVE: Angela Sumpter carries bal- loons, which are part of the homecoming theme ‘‘Colour My World.” TOP RIGHT: Margaret McAleer hands out head bands that are to be worn dur- ing the upcoming game. RIGHT: Preparing for halftime activ- ities, Indianettes line up to begin an original dance routine. 88 Contributions Indianettes Flag girls, majorettes add sparkle to performances Complementing the music of the Marching Indians, the flag girls and majorettes added color and sparkle to halftime performances at regular season football games. Fourteen girls, along with Indianettes, dressed in maroon and white executed precision drills to help achieve a top-flight show. TOP LEFT: During summer months, majorette Marcy Richardson works on routines, rhythm, and techniques. CENTER LEFT: Majorettes Betty Jo Newton and Marcy Richardson drill methods of leading band in parades. ABOVE: Practicing for football half- time activities, flag girls strive to per- fect a new routine. LEFT: After performing during the homecoming festivities, the flag girls return to their seats. Contributions Flag Girls, Majorettes 89 Choir entertains students during Christmas season Under the direction of Miss Burnette Hunt, Choruses I and II, the advanced choir and the Westones met daily to improve their vocal skills. Along with enter- taining the public and the student body during the annual spring and Christmas programs, the choir travel- ed to UNC-C for a local choral contest, The Wes- tones proved to be quite talented and added a new dimension to the Christmas program by performing a dance to “A Jingle-Bell Travelogue.” TOP RIGHT: Stephanie Strawser ac- companies Susan Guy and Cindy Jones as they sing “What Child Is This?” CHORUS I: FRONT ROW: Iris Pit ts, Mary Harden, Jean Short, Janet Auten, Julie Cook, Penny Prince, Darlene Auten. SECOND ROW: Patti Whitson, Joyce Moore, Reba Clark, Mary Robin son, Ronald Gray, June Lowery. THIRD ROW: Neomia Gregory, Angela Plum- mer, Johnelia Pettice, Cheryl Wilson, Yasmin Darby, Vanessa Smith. BACK ROW: Frankie Meeks, Michael Clark, Brendelyn Wallace, Cynthia Anthony, Karen Holmes, Cathy Nixon. CHORUS II: FRONT ROW: Karen Huntley, Clara Kennedy, Nocromus Watt, Robin Kilgore, Janet Lewis, Bar- bara Blocker. SECOND ROW: Ber- nice McCrorey, Sandra Adams, Cynthia Starr, Sharon Donat, Kathy Grigg, Robin Black, Debbie Honeycutt, Di- rector Miss Burnette Hunt. THIRD ROW: Michael McCauly, Wes Frone- berger, Murriel McCauly, Cindy Under- wood, Jackie Parsons. 90 Contributions Chorus CHOIR: FRONT ROW: Patsy Pease, Yvonne Williams, Joy Eppes, Ray Lewis, Jeff Withers, Abraham Smith, Scott Ross, Herb Epley, Judy Davidson, Cindy Jones, Libby Joy, Director Miss Burnette Hunt. SECOND ROW: Patricia Baldwin, Jacqueline Ware, Sammy McCord, Mike Hickman, Donnie Dellinger, Lou Ann Gayle, Rosalind Ld « oa és ag nl, “4% � % Roddey, Denise Sanford, Pam Tolbert, Carol Plyler, Davida Barwick, Barbara Price. BACK ROW: Stephanie Strawser, Christie Childester, Beth Rose, George Robinson, Jerry Gilson, Susan Guy, Cynthia Sif- ford, Elaine Primm, Mary Francis Bell, Molly Hall, Accompanists Debbie Phillips, Carol Troutman. WESTONES: FRONT ROW: Patricia Baldwin, Patsy Pease, Cindy Jones. SECOND ROW: Debbie Phillips, Lou Ann Gayle, Libby Joy. THIRD ROW: Stephanie Strawser, Denise Sanford, Judy Davidson. BACK ROW: Deborah Crowe, Susan Guy, Donna Gilleland. CENTER: After placing second in the “Tacky Day” faculty contest, Miss Bur- nette Hunt directs the choir. ABOVE: Westone members add finish- ing touches to “A Jingle-Bell Travel- ogue”’ performed at Christmas. Orchestra members strive mrtws fae, tay Kad em o CQ Perfect musical skills RIGHT: Douglas Grier lets the beat go on as he participates in the rhythm sec- tion during orchestra. se. . at tee : . oe eees o % eas” a: iid - ee “ : ‘ ‘ ‘ Lat ’ Vz a %eee qett eee e ed = FRONT ROW: Ellen Arant, Teresa Burns, Rosanna Williamson, An- gela Sumpter. SECOND ROW: Teresa Bradshaw, Lucinda Little- ROW: Jeff Forrester, Tommy Sims, James Lindsay, Dana Hall, john, Lisa Wilkenson, Rosita Izzard, Cathy Townsend, Mary Ann Kim Crutchfield, Sharon Townsend. BACK ROW: Doug Grier, Kelly Guy. THIRD ROW: Ann Mozeley, Lisa Ross, Sylvia McGill, Linda McKee. Gillespie, Jayne Sadler, Teresa Wright, Debbie Griffin. FOURTH 92 Contributions Orchestra Under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Spainhour, the forty-eight members of the orchestra worked each day to attain musical perfection. It was necessary for the musicians to learn over twenty different pieces for their yearly presentations which included a Christmas pro- gram with the band and chorus groups, a spring con- cert, and a state-wide contest at Catawba College in Salisbury. Ellen Arant, Ann Mozeley, and Rosanna Williamson were among those North Carolina high school students chosen to participate in the All-State Orchestra. FRONT ROW: Cassandra Sadler, Linda Jenkins, Sharon Hayes, Libby Benjamin. SECOND ROW: Robin Rozzelle, Joy Eppes, Robin Porter, Norma Hope, Gloria Hudson, Pam Davidson. THIRD ROW: LEFT: As a member of the cello sec- tion, Pam Davidson strives to achieve harmonious perfection. ABOVE: During orchestra, Cassandra Sadler and Linda Jenkins practice for the contest in Sali sbury. Brenda Steadman, Beverly Balowsky, Aaron Grier. BACK ROW: Jimmy Pinkston, James Blackmoore, Director Mrs. Margaret Spain- hour, Phil Sheppard, Paul Jernigan, Tony Kidd, Steve Jackson. Contributions Orchestra 93 RIGHT: Before lining up for the Bel- mont parade, Chris Harrison tightens up the snare on his drums. s BELOW: Angela Sumpter and Doris Threatt carry the banner to identify the band during the Carrousel. BOTTOM: With Mr. Donnell Cooper as director, the marching band posses- ses form and beauty in full uniform. Marching Indians prove energetic at performances during parades, ball games Nal ie Ea rae! a Students in two band organizations — the Marching Indians and the concert band — presented a variety of programs during the year as they performed throughout the area. The Marching Indians received a superior rating in the NC State Band Contest-Festival. One hun- dred one proud bandsmen performed at football game halftimes, marched in Christmas parades and in the Carrousel Parade. TOP: During halftime activities, the band and flag girls work together to perform routine to ‘Spinnin’ Wheel.” LEFT: Majorettes Betty Jo Newton and Marcy Richardson stay after school to perfect a new routine. BELOW LEFT: Drum major Richard Baxter peps up the band before the long march in the Carrousel Parade. BELOW: With grace and style, the flag girls’ routines helped to contribute to the band’s performance. a rare Oak ABOVE: Brenda Cannon and Janet Gupton write headlines, which will be used for advertisements. RIGHT: Kathy Hart alphabetizes the addresses of schools with which the BOW AND ARROW exchanges news- papers. BELOW: Before class, junior assistants Lou Ann Hager and Lisa Cobb look over materials for layouts. BOTTOM RIGHT: Reporters Gary. Hull, Gary Pope, and David Houston read columns from exchange papers. 96 Contributions Publications-Cubs Assigned to senior editors,} First year cubs of both the annual and newspaper staffs acquired the skills necessary for producing en- joyable and first-rate publications through dedication and hard work. Each junior was assigned to the senior editor of the different sections on the BOW AND AR- ROW and the TOMAHAWK staffs. As deadlines were met, the junior members shared the satisfaction of knowing that their many hours spent after school and their accomplishments were not in vain. ele” ' tees egy -ubs acquire skills, produce first-rate publications TOP LEFT: Sports assistant Mike King watches as junior photographer Tom Query adjusts his camera. ABOVE: Organization assistants Mary Blair and Teresa Burns discuss layout preparations for DE Club. BOTTOM LEFT: Laurea O’Shields writes captions, body copy, and a head- line for the homecoming layout. BELOW: Einar Stenstadvold pauses from class time activities to read an edi- tion of the paper. TOP RIGHT: Vickie Haynes, Eric Har- rison, Bruce Berrier, and Mrs. Peggy Horne check the editorial page. BELOW: Bruce Berrier, Mrs. Peggy Horne, and Cindy Jackson check the final layout for mistakes. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kim Alexander and Joy Burrell proof read articles before sending them to the printers. 98 Contributions Bow and Arrow With new adviser Mrs. Peggy Horne, the BOW AND ARROW attempted to please students through news reporting. The newspaper became the voice of the stu- dent government by publishing several letters from the Executive Council. Einar Stenstavold provided a new column comparing American lifestyles with Norwegian ones. Two new positions were formed: editorial page editor and copy reader. These new positions coupled with reporting helped make the newspaper a successful school publication. TOP LEFT: Cindy Jackson counts out newspapers before she distributes them to homerooms. LEFT: Eric Harrison teaches David Cohn the correct way to change the film pack in the camera. ABOVE: Cindy Jackson and Bruce Ber- rier cut out the galleys before putting them on the layout sheet. Contributions Bow and Arrow 99 ‘Tomahawk’ staffers quest for new theme dimensions In their quest for new dimensions, members of the Tomahawk staff implemented changes designed to produce a book filled with tomorrow’s memories today. The editors adopted a new layout and new features which included printing statistics on pages with senior portraits and using spot color throughout the book. Other changes included a new position, that of manag- ing editor, and, a first for the school, a girl who served as sports editor. The 1973 Tomahawk was enrolled in the National School Yearbook Association’s critique and was awarded an ‘A’ rating. It also received a second-place in judging by Columbia Scholastic Press. TOP RIGHT: Sharon Gray and Pam Tolbert, faculty and curriculum editors, look through teacher data sheets. ABOVE: Sports Editor Suzanne Thompson draws a basketball layout to help meet the upcoming deadline. LEFT: Libby Benjamin and Donna Bartlett, student life and organizations editors select pictures. 100 Contributions Tomahawk Editorial Staff LEFT: Managing editor Melia Lyerly proofs the senior annual staff spread before it is typed. CENTER LEFT: Senior photographer Rusty Rozzelle checks the time and location on a picture plan. BELOW: Co-editors Elaine Primm and Steve Irvin select pictures to be used in the sports section. BOTTOM LEFT: Class editors Judy Davidson, Hayward Anderson, and El- nora Anderson draw a mondrian layout. ee Ae a we ue Ca eae OOS che sg eae ee yt as ee ae ee ABOVE: Stephanie Strawser listens as assistant business manager Brenda Cannon explains about contracts. TOP RIGHT: Teresa Westbrook, Be- linda Painter, and Teresa Bradshaw talk about the number of ads sold. CENTER RIGHT: Jayne Sadler shows staff members what the advertise- ments will look like in the annual. BOTTOM RIGHT: To fill the booster page, Jan Byrum sells spaces for the students’ names during lunch. 102 Contributions Business Staff Business staff diligently works to finance annual In their quest to sufficiently finance the annual, Busi- ness Staff members were assigned sections of the city to sell advertisements for the ’73-’74 TOMAHAWK. Because of the tightness of money, merchants did not buy as many ads, making it necessary for the staff to return to their districts one day during school. BELOW LEFT: Mrs. Peggy McCarter and Mrs. Faye Keistler discuss the ads sold by the Business Staff. BOTTOM LEFT: Sheri Stewart, Teresa Westbrook, and Jan Byrum wait to be assigned a selling area. BELO W: Staff members discuss the best methods of selling advertisements to different companies. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jayne Sadler and Jan Byrum put up a sign designating the time for reserving an annual. BELOW RIGHT: Decorating the show- case for spring, Vickie Joy creates a Club sponsors book fair, background to display new books. } BELOW: During Club Week, Jerry Gil- sen explains activities of the Library Chub vo Cynthia Shaping sets up seasonal displays Completing its year ‘of service, the Library Club sponsored the book fair, t he second successful one. To continue with tradition, members added to the school’s scrapbook and displayed it in the library. They also kept the display case up-to-date — exhibiting newly- purchased books in original seasonal settings. FRONT ROW: Paul Eldridge, Matt Gil- sen, Jerry Gilson, Lisa Wilkinson, John Strawser, Phil Kiser. BACK ROW: Ad- viser Mrs. Bettye McCain, Gloria Hud- son, Danny Long, Rodney Dellinger, Brenda Tyler, Donald Gray, Adviser Mrs. Loree Johnson. 104 Contributions Library Club Red Cross Club conducts annual fund-raising drive The Red Cross Club held its annual membership drive during February. This club was organized for stu- dents who were interested in performing services in the community. Members sponsored a fund-raising drive, awarding a Valentine party to the homeroom collect- ing the most money. Mrs. Eddieola Alexander’ home- room won. LEFT: Red Cross president Carol Guth- rie offers suggestions about the fund- raising drive and party. BELOW: During a meeting, students find loose change to contribute to the American Red Cross fund. seen ee FRONT ROW: Aaron Spears, Delores Kaster. SECOND ROW: Debbie Irvin, Regina Davis, Sabrina Rice, Donna Dowdle. THIRD ROW: Gwenetta Raw- linson, Johnelia Pettice, Darlene Sowell, WAIHI Sharon Hayes, Adviser Mrs. Betty Hun- sucker. FOURTH ROW: Brenda King, Mavis Carr. Science Club members sell charts, view movie Consisting of students interested in scientific careers, the Science Club held meetings throughout the year. Members sold element charts to chemistry and physics students and participated in a field trip to the movie Chariot of the Gods. A representative from Duke Power was invited to speak on the subject of nuclear energy. ABOVE LEFT: During a meeting, Mr. Slaughter listens to members discuss The Chariot of the Gods. ABOVE RIGHT: Mike Green watches as member Hal Love puts an atom model together during Club Week. FRONT ROW: Regina Davis, Beverly Lawing, Paul Eldridge, Phil Kiser, Gin- ger Griffin. SECOND ROW: Flick Marks, Mike Hickman, Tommy Sims, Dexter Marley, Mike Winters. THIRD ROW: Mark Simmons, Donna Bartlett, Libby Benjamin, Kim Lathan, Christy Chidester. BACK ROW: Bobby Glover, Andrea Ford, Paula Eldridge, Jimmy Pinkston, Adviser Mr. Thomas Slaugh- ter. = Yn My ity y = san ey ae ey ee a! Sener = . ‘wa 106 Contributions Science Club The Political Science Club became an outlet for stu- . a dent study of the governmental systems of America. O With Toni Smith and Tommy Sims serving as co-presi- rg aniZ ation, an outlet dents, the club planned a field trip to Raleigh and had guest speakers. Other members organized an Explorer’s post to give a new dimension in the political system to students. for governmental study ABOVE: Miss Yelton listens as Toni Smith conducts the meeting planning a field trip to the state capital. TOP LEFT: Members Steve Hicks, Mike Winters, Christy Chidester, and Mike Hickman plan club activities. FRONT ROW: John Davis, Tommy Sims, Mike Hickman, Toni Smith, Mike Winters, Steve Hicks. BACK ROW: Donna Bartlett, Christy Chides- ter, Jimmy Pinkston, Jeff Forrester, Adviser Miss Geovinna Yelton. Contributions Political Science Club 107 Members entertain pupils at Myers Street School Students enrolled in Cooperative Office Occupations made up the membership of the COO Club and at- tended meetings held twice a month to plan activities. These included the COO Banquet which was held to honor the workers and their employers. Members also visited the Myers Street Mental Retardation Center where they entertained the children with music and games. ABOVE: Jill Harkey and Susan Isen- hour work diligently to make the COO Club car wash a success. RIGHT: Felicia Geer entertains a stu- dent during COO club’s visit to Myers Street School. FRONT ROW: Jewel Darby, Leola Coletrane, Pam Parrott, Ann Crocker, Shirley Ritchie, Van Stephenson, Donna Snodgrass, Teresa McGuire. SECOND ROW: Gloria Woodard, Gina Auten, Pat Mullis, Livingston. Janet Walters, Susan Isenhour. BACK ROW: Rhonda Beatty, Debbie 108 Contributions COO Club Club’s ‘Operation Owner’ helps in preventing thefts Through classroom instruction and workshops, DE members attempted to obtain occupational competence. Club members sponsored two projects. In Operation Owner, drivers’ license numbers were stenciled on val- uables to insure return if stolen. The students also sold Gas Cop, an inexpensive gadget designed to pre- vent gas thefts. FRONT ROW: Adviser Mrs. Linda Beatty, Denise Mills, Vera Solo- man, David Stikeleather, Deloris Clark, Cynthia McMurray, Sheri Cooper. SECOND ROW: Debbie Olivares, Alice Eudy, Cathy Coyle, LEFT: At the DE dinner held at the Open Kitchen, senior Jimmy Connally enjoys his chicken. ABOVE: Kathy Coyle and Cindy Un- derwood take names of people interested in the Operation Owner project. Cindy Underwood, Bernard Crowder, Keith Kirkpatrick. BACK ROW: Teresa Roberts, Teresa Catoe, Rhonda Roberson, Richard Jackson, Jimmy Shaw, Cornel Matthews, Dennis Allen, Greg Flax. Contributions DE Club 109 Members of the National Honor Society attempted “4 to fulfill the creed of leadership and service to the Society performs duties school. Sharing their time, they collected canned food at Christmas to be distributed to needy families. Ending the year, the Society inducted new members and held a reception honoring them and their parents. through service pro] ects LEFT: At the Honor Society induction, newly elected members and their par- ents enjoy refreshments. BELOW: During the canned food drive, Milton Auman and Bobby Glover collect food from the homerooms. was ey en Ts PrOPLe FRONT ROW: Mike Hickman, Pam Tolbert, Milton Auman, Mike Winters. SECOND ROW: Chris Ritenour, Melia Lyerly, Jeannie Braxton, Jayne Sadler, Jan Byrum, Libby Benjamin, Ken Beat- ty, Paul Eldridge. BACK ROW: Rusty Rozzelle, John Boyles, Bobby Glover, Tommy Sims, Mike Funderburke, Dex- ter Marley, Steve Jackson, Herb Eplee. 110 Contributions National Honor Society LEFT: FRONT ROW: Scotty McNair, Eddie McCain, Frankie Eudy, Ricky Mull, Larry Beatty. SECOND ROW: Linda Melton, Teresa Morrison, Mattie Henderson, Alvin Lucky, Wayne Par- sons, Cheryle Daughtery, Vickie Mid- dleton, Steve Lee, Adviser Mr. Matthew Wingate. THIRD ROW: Crawford Stradford, Barry Tadlock, Linsey Wal- lace, Reid Plummer, Keith Barbee. CENTER LEFT: FRONT ROW: Gwe- nette Salons, Greg Brown, Meranda Coletrane, Larry Ketchens, Connie Messer. SECOND ROW: Mike Smith, Ronnie Hartis, Ronald Husband, Ben- nie Griffith, Mike Smith, Brad Sawyer, David Mozeley, Adviser Mr. Matthew Wingate. Students in ICT program learn of job opportunities, hear resource persons Through their regular scheduled classes, students in- volved in the Industrial Cooperative Training program discovered new and better ways of finding job oppor- tunities. Classroom projects, discussions, visiting speakers helped students obtain an idea of what was expected in the business world. BOTTOM LEFT: Front Row: Clara Kennedy, Junior Johnson. SECOND ROW: Emerson Sartar, Ronnie Boyd, James Hall, Freddie Fuller, Greg Ford, Richard Lucky, David Wilson, Larry Eller, Mike Riley, Betty Reid, Adviser Mr. Matthew Wingate. THIRD ROW: Billy Hayes, Mark Elliot, Larry Hill. Contributions ICT 111 FRONT ROW: Teresa Bradshaw, Dana Turpin, Peggy Harrington, Pam Si- mons, Janet Judson, Libby Benjamin, Cheryl Phillips, Marion Bacote, Ginger Griffin, Susan Castles. SECOND ROW: Karen Grey, Lee Ann Elmore, Rosanna Williamson, Ann Mozeley, Stephanie Strawser, Susan Lawing, Jan Byrum, Brenda Cannon, Jayne Sadler, Suzanne Thompson, Tina Dixon. BACK ROW: Rhonda Klein, Leigh Bizzell, Sherri Stewart, Joy Burrell, Debbie Christian- son, Jeannie Braxton, Bryn McCall. TOP LEFT: Humbly raising her hand to a question, Bryn McCall suffers through Civinette initiation. TOP RIGHT: While visiting Green Acres Rest Home, Tina Dixon snacks and chats with an elderly resident. 112 Contributions Civinettes Civinettes keep involved through service projects aiding school, community In a year when many clubs were inactive, Civinettes became e nergetic and dedicated. Initiation became known as one of the perils a Civinette must face. Eating all kinds of concoctions and being covered with motor oil, syrup, and anything that could be found were only a few of the dilemmas each had to face. In addition to annual projects of selling fruit cakes and washing cars, Civinettes raked leaves. The money raised was used for the National Association for Retard- ed Children. Beginning the year by initiating fifteen members, the Key Club fulfilled its duties of aiding the community by participating in the Bike-a-Thon. Money raised from this activity went to the March of Dimes. At Christmas, members took gifts to residents at Green Acres Rest Home. Other projects included selling trash cans and acting as hosts at the State Key Club Conference. The annual project of selling student directories was dis- continued because of individuals using them adversely. Key Club fulfills duties to community by visiting Green Acres Rest Home FRONT ROW: John Boyles, Phil Tea- gue, Paul Bradley, Herb Epley, Milton Auman, Ricky Hooker. SECOND ROW: Bruce Wellmon, Mike King, Scott Bo- gan, Butch Wentzel, Craig Todd. THIRD ROW: Jimmy Pinkston, David French, Darrell Avery, Rich Brown, Gus Kretschmer. FOURTH ROW: Bobby Morgan, David Cohn, Gary Corbett, Buddy Yarbrough, David Motley, Einar Stenstavold. BACK ROW: David Car- michael, Jack Blair, Bobby Smith, Richard Bogan, Adviser Mr. Rohrman. ABOVE LEFT: Sgt. Guy and Mr. Rohr- man prepare refreshments for Key Clubbers and residents of Green Acres. ABOVE: While visiting Green Acres Rest Home, Jimmy Pinkston enjoys refreshments with Mr. Elliott Green. Contributions Key Club 113 Small clubs - FTA, FHA sponsor service projects The FTA, a new dimension in clubs, was reorganized after being inactive for several years. Members provided - in cookies and candy for the faculty and staff on Valen- @ . tine’s Day. . . FHA developed homemaking techniques to improve family life. Members were confronted with common family problems such as maintaining a budget and child care. FHA: FRONT ROW: Davida Barwick, Patricia Baldwin, Hazel Blackmore, Gerri Wheeler, Patti Ballard. BACK ROW: Irma Hunter, Karen Reid, Deb- bie Kiser, Susan Marks, Patti Whit- son, Pam Simons. FTA: FRONT ROW: Cathy Ramsaur, Nancy Lagatore, Toni Smith, Doris Wallace. SECOND ROW: Regina Da- vis, Yvonne Williams, Andrea Ford. BACK ROW: Adviser Mrs. Julia Gad- dy, Terry Roberts, Janice Bennett. ABOVE RIGHT: FHA member Patricia Baldwin goes over the procedures she used in completing her terrarium. 114 Contributions FHA, FTA FCA, FEC contribute new dimensions in clubs Bringing athletes closer to God became the main purpose for the newly formed Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Meetings consisted of discussing scripture and having an occasional guest speaker. The Foreign Exchange Student Committee had two main objectives — finding a home for the foreign ex- change student and helping him adapt while staying LEFT: Einar Stenstavold concentrates ee: on remembering names of new friends after arriving in Charlotte. FEC: FRONT ROW: Jayne Sadler, Libby Benjamin, Adviser Mrs. Virginia Wellman. BACK ROW: Einar Stensta- vold, Bobby Morgan, Richard Bogan. FCA: FRONT ROW: Danny Poole, Jack Blair, Keith Porter, David Motley, SECOND ROW: Bobby Morgan, Steve Irvin, Terry Wentzel, Tim Owen, Dan- ny Clouse. BACK ROW: Gus Kret- schmer, Dennie Cashion, Bobby Smith, Richard Bogan, Phil Teague, Milton Auman, Randy Prunty. Contributions FCA, FEC 115 Cadets take part in JROTC Invitational Field Day As a result of their outstanding efforts in the annual JROTC Invitational Field Day, the entire West squad- ron was honored at the trophy presentation. Orientation flights with the Civil Air Patrol sent the cadets into the “wild blue yonder.” After classroom training, students who set the pace were eligible for actual flight instruction. TOP RIGHT: Colonel Maw checks the morning attendance in C flight’s navi- gation instruction class. BOTTOM RIGHT: Gus Kretschmer accepts an award from Colonel McNeil at the Corps Passing Review. 116 Contributions JROTC A FLIGHT: FRONT ROW: Gus Kret- schmer. SECOND ROW: Wayne Mills. THIRD ROW: Roger Glover, Linda Jen- kins, Janice Bennett. FOURTH ROW: Greg Brown, Connie Bennett, Terri Roberts. BACK ROW: Donald Gill, Flick Marks, Wayne Parsons. E FLIGHT: FRONT ROW: John Davis. SECOND ROW: Tim Helms. THIRD ROW: Ken Featherstone, Ron Whit- aker, Donald Clark, Tim Kiestler, Har- old Miller. FOURTH ROW: Ronnie - Huggins, Chris Sadler, Ronnie Pride, Alvin Moore, David Duncan. BACK ROW: Teresa Pride, Cynthia Tate, Lois Moore, Mark Samuels, Mike Maxwell, Eddie Lucky. | SQUADRON STAFF: FRONT ROW: Bobby Glover, Brad Petzke. BACK ROW: Wayne Parsons, Gus Kretsch- mer, Donald Gill, Wayne Mills, John Davis. D FLIGHT: FRONT ROW: Wayne Mills, Wanda White. SECOND ROW: Lewis Van Leuven, Larry Stewart, Deloris Easter, Teresa Woodall, Christy Ferrell, Danny Melton. THIRD ROW: Warren Moss, Robin Kiker, Cynthia Sharpling, Josh McCullough, Robin Bolick, Arelan Roddy. FOURTH ROW: Aaron Spears, Greg Jones, Charles McCrorey, Sabrina Rice, Sara Curry. TOP LEFT: Cadets Clay McNeil, Tony Rice, and Sherman Wellman salute the flag as they pass in review. TOP RIGHT: Aaron Spears and Deloris Easter perform daily duties of raising the flag in front of the school. BOTTOM LEFT: Brad Petzke and Donald Bill carry the squadron’s flags in the Carrousel Parade. Contributions JROTC 117 Art Club makes, paints wooden Indian for gymnasium Combining their artistic abilities to do their part in beautifying the school, Art Club members produced paintings to brighten the library and new teachers’ lounge. Adding a new dimension to the gym, they created an Indian figure to look over the performances of its namesakes. , ABOVE: Preparing for the upcoming art sale, Constance Brown works on her rug which will be sold. RIGHT: Allison Pearson begins to paint the feathers of the Indian that is to be placed in the gym. es Se aes 118 Contributions Art Club FRONT ROW: Janet Little, Ken Jones, Monte Huffstetler, Joey McLaurin, Beth Sullivan, Susan Lawing, Barry Whisenant, Allison Pearson, Patsy Pease, Melanie Godfrey, Alan Capps. SECOND ROW: Constance Brown, Debra Payseur, Carol Plyler, Gracie Dean, Jerome Easter, Janet Judson, Jack Benson, Vickie Haynes, Emmerson Sartor, Belinda Painter, Louise Deese, Montressa Barbee, Patricia Baldwin, Mike Holiday, Rick Warlick. BACK ROW: Roger Sifford, Briley Belk, Tyrone Carr, Randy Goodman, Chris Harris, Reginald Knotts, Michael Davis, Alan Hare, Bonnie White, Joel Plummer, Felton Jones, Scottie McNair, Lynn Ivey. Dramatists show talents, new dimensions in acting New dimensions in acting were apparent following the Drama Club’s presentation of The Night of January 16. Members’ talents were apparent in the roles they por- trayed. In addition to stage acting, members learned costuming, makeup, setting, sound effects, and lighting, under the direction of Mrs. Peggy Horne. TOP RIGHT: Working behind the scenes, Tom Query adjusts the lighting before a dress rehearsal. ABOVE: Eric Watson swears in Mary Richardson during the performance of The Night of January 16. FRONT ROW: Terri Roberts, Connie Bennett, Ricky Simmons, Cynthia McMurray, Tina Raborn. BACK ROW: Eric Watson, James Easter, Carol Howey, Richard Baxter, Vera Solomon, Cassandra Sadler, Kathy Grigg. Contributions Drama Club 119 Getting to school could be Without bus drivers, transportation to school could be a problem for many students. In spite of responsibilities such as keeping time cards, conserving gas, and getting students to school safely in the dark, many students con- tinued to sign up for bus driving classes. The interview of driver Raikes Bennett featured in the Charlotte Observer proved that the dedication of bus drivers did not go unnoticed. ABOVE: Secretary Mrs. Faye Blanken- ship presents Jane Barnes the weekly bus drivers’ time schedule. TOP RIGHT: Preparing for his after- noon route, Tommy Mullis waits for students to load the bus. RIGHT: Before leaving school, Baron Alexander adjusts the oil and water pressure on his bus. 120 Contributions Bus Drivers roblem without conscientious bus drivers TOP LEFT: Bobby Stinson straightens up his bus before picking up riders on his morning route. BELOW: Going through safety pre- cautions, Terry Hord checks her gears and rear view mirror. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. William Leak points out new bus routes for drivers Keith Black and William Bidgood. Contributions Bus Drivers 121 Quests... for unbounded knowledge Those who have it, give itaway. We take it, make it ours, Use it, add it to our own. Suddenly light breaks through the darkness And thoughts give birth to awareness. Amid the confusion of learning, our quests to gain insight and understanding were intensified. We saw that working together, we could make even the most distressing things sparkle. Mr. Freddy Leger Principal Change comes naturally with a new administration. Mr. Freddy Leger became the school’s second principal, following twenty-two years of service by Mr. T.C. Wright. This new dimension brought unique quests and goals for the administration, faculty, and student body. Joining the Tribe as assistant principal, Mr. Joe Mc- Ginn worked with Mr. William Leak, assistant prin- cipal, and with Mr. Leger. Attempting to broaden, yet still oversee the many new courses, Mrs. Mary Harris filled the new position of curriculum coordinator. Mrs. Kay Boone and Mrs. Faye Blankenship worked as office secretaries while Mrs. Faye Keistler managed the business aspects of the school. Aiding the guidance counselors, Mrs. Joan McKeon served as the department secretary. 124 Wisdom Administration Mr. William W. Leak Assistant Principal overt “ toeeeerr +e « “eeerenrt tre panne? . : ad ‘ F a : «tat perreee er Sd neereeree ae wl perrrrrraen ya f erry Zs enentncensneees “— Me Ae Wig merrtr rane, Me. MHA hy Ma ty, eee Pe ee Mr. Joe McGinn Assistant Principal New chief, assistant begin unique quest for Indians ABOVE: Watching pep rally excite- ment, Mr. Leger shows his school spirit by wearing a booster strip. LEFT: Helping beautify the school, Mrs. Keistler arranges ferns in the planter located in the lobby. Mrs. Faye Blankenship Secretary Mrs. Kay Boone Secretary Mrs. Mary Harris Curriculum Coordinator Inter-Club Council Mrs. Faye Keistler Bookkeeper Mrs. Joan McKeon Guidance Secretary Wisdom Administration 125 | et __ geverrarenerrme7rronene Mrs. Lou P. Benson Guidance Counselor Mrs. Judy Green Librarian Mrs. Loree Johnson Librarian,-Library Club Mrs. Bettye McCain Librarian, Library Club Miss Linda S. Stephens Guidance Counselor, National Honor Society, Student Council Mrs. Virginia H. Wellmon Guidance Counselor, Foreign Ex- change Student Committee we a ABOVE: Assistant Guidance secretary, Mrs. Marsha Medlin works full time when semester course changes pile up. RIGHT: Librarian Mrs. Bettye McCain shows senior Greg Wilks how to use the Readers’ Guide. 126 Wisdom Guidance, Librarians Members of the Guidance Department and the li- brary staff played an important part for students. Counselors worked with schedules and guided students in making career choices. Librarians aided both faculty and students with audio-visual machines and materials for reports, re- spectively. They also catalogued five hundred books. Both departments worked to make things easier for faculty, students. Counselors, library staff sponsor new dimensions: opportunity day, book fair TOP LEFT: Library secretary Mrs. Ellen McLeod types a card to be filed in the card catalog. ABOVE: Counselor Mrs. Lou Benson goes over senior transcripts which will be sent to prospective colleges. LEFT: Performing one of her yearly duties, Mrs. Johnson explains uses of the library to sophomores. Wisdom Guidance, Librarians 127 - Sa a oe ABOVE: Mr. Roosevelt Brutton enjoys the snow that shrouded West and brought a holiday to students. TOP RIGHT: After washing and drying the utensils, Mrs. Vera Mitchell hangs them in appropriate places. RIGHT: Custodian Mr. Ralph Line- burger stacks chairs up after a per- formance by the band and choir. Vie ok Cafeteria workers, under the direction of Mrs. Vir- ginia Scott, pursued the task of preparing meals for the entire student body. In their quest to please the students, the staff offered a variety of foods, including a la carte items. Besides fulfilling the yearly services of preparing food for the Athletic Banquet and the Senior Breakfast, the staff also catered the Junior- Senior. Headed by Mr. Ralph Lineberger, maintenance per- sonnel assumed the daily task of keeping the school grounds and buildings clean. FRONT ROW: Barbra Joy, Judy Watt, Doris Hovis, Lee Hannon, Ruby Spiddle, Mae Swain. BACK ROW: Ruth Flint, Vera Mitchell, Hannah McCord, Catherine Goodman, Janett Helton, Charlotte Scott, Kate Sealey. I ABOVE LEFT: Cleaning the rooms af- ter school becomes a regular routine for Mr. Hauzie Burch. ABOVE: Checking the food list, Mrs. Scott determines what supplies will be needed for the next month. Cafeteria staff, custodians maintain organized campus Wisdom Cafeteria, Maintenance 129 | | | : : ' j | Mr. George C. Allen Occupational Preparation Mrs. Williene B. Boyd Occupational Preparation Miss Priscilla J. Broadway Typing I, Business English, Commercial Club Mrs. Evelyn B. Jones Computer Program, Keypunch, Office Machines, Data Pro- cessing Occupational preparation offers practical experience ABOVE: Mrs. Jones explains the fun- damentals of keypunch to mini-course student William Summers. RIGHT: Practicing fingertip control, Dennis Davis finishes the final page on a long assignment. 130 Wisdom Occupational Preparation Instructors brought out the importance of better key- punch techniques, shorthand, dictation, and computer programming for good business skills. While bookkeep- ing prepared students for accounting vocations, general office practice stimulated a secretarial working atmos- phere. A new dimension in the commercial department was the addition of occupational mix. Students not enrolled in business classes were given an opportunity to learn the basics of operating office machinery. ABOVE: Mrs. D’Etta Barnhart Leach and WTVI cameramen interview John Strawser about taking computer. TOP LEFT: Seniors Felicia Geer and Donna Walters change the ribbon on a calculator in their COO class. BELOW LEFT: Mrs. Lynn Baxter, a new addition to the staff, takes time to fix a broken machine. Mrs. Peggy H. McCarter Occupational Mix, Tomahawk Business Staff Adviser Miss Barbara A. Moody Business Math, Typing, Business Manage- ment, Senior Class Adviser Mrs. Eunice B. Pharr Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Flag Girls Wisdom Occupational Preparation 131 Mr. William F. Clouse Drivers Education Football, Tennis Mr. Richard Jones Drivers Education z Football Mini-course students add new dimension to orientation Mini-courses added a new dimension to orientation classes, as students visited the various departments. In addition to participating in each five-day course, sophomores learned to develop study skills in a study hall. Drivers education included practice driving and learn- ) ing traffic laws. In order to improve their skills, stu- | dents drove either on the highway or at the driving range. ABOVE: Orientation student Amy Dale fills out a questionnaire following her class’ study on drugs. TOP RIGHT: Set to receive a jolt, Don Smith is strapped into the seat belt convincer by Mr. Jones. | RIGHT: After completing their summer | roadwork, Robin Shaw and Janet Little | receive drivers’ certificates from Mr. | Clouse. Mr. W. Eddie McArver Drivers Education Football, Wrestling Mrs. Julia B. Russo Orientation Varsity Cheerleaders isit fine arts, industrial trades, business departments LEFT: Buddy Yarbrough explains to mini-course student Joyce Moore the basics of electrical circuitry. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Russo’s | ori- entation students watch a repelling ex- hibition by Outward Bound. BELOW: Mr. McArver looks over the student’s time chart before allowing him to start the car. Wisdom Drivers Ed-Orientation 133 i | 134 Wisdom English Mrs. Leoda S. Atnip British Literature, Composition, Practical English, Annual, TOMAHA WK Adviser Mrs. Jean Avery Practical English, Comparative Literature, British Literature, Psychology, Indianettes, Junior-Senior Prom Mrs. Nancy Benfield English 10 Miss Elizabeth Cash English 10, Modern Poetry, British Literature Semester courses proved to be more popular in the second year, apparent with the addition of two new semester courses, speech and concerns of man. While juniors became familiar with their literary heritage through the study of American authors and their works, seniors studied the literature of British writers. Soph- omores were required to take a traditional English course, studying various types of literature and begin- ning their first term paper. ABOVE: Holding a collage completed for a project, Reginald Bagby explains it to his modern poetry class. RIGHT: By acting out the plot, Jimmy Pinkston makes Thomas Wolfe’s You Can’t Go Home Again come alive. Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon English 10 Mrs. Thomasena Drummond British Literature, Science Fiction, Concerns of Man, Speech, Bible Club Mrs. Julia W. Gaddy American Literature, Practical En- glish, Contemporary Fiction, Mod- ern Poetry, Junior Varsity Cheer- leaders, FTA TOP LEFT: Dino Fair and Ellen Arant play a broadside ballad they composed in their British lit. class. ABOVE: Ray Lewis, Sharon Whilden, and Jeanette Branch get library equip- ment for their English skit. LEFT: During their English class, Doris Johnson and. Kevin Grier, check the schedule for club pictures. RIGHT: Cathy Ramsaur and Beth Rose present their 1920’s costumes after read- ing The Great Gatsby. BELOW: Poetry students Cindy Springs, Cindy Allen, and Brenda Price seek inspiration in the outdoors. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Charles Pear- son raises his hand for recognition dur- ing one of the faculty meetings. Trips to Davidson College Drama Department’s pro- duction of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Edgar Master’s The Spoon River Anthol- ogy gave students an opportunity to observe live per- formances of British and American drama. While studying The Great Gatsby, Mr. Charles Pearson’s TD class dressed in the style of the “Roaring 20’s” to recapture the mood of the story. The class also traveled to Queens College to hear Dr. Paul Newman, who spoke on the style of Southern writers and their influence on American literature. Mrs. Betty Hunter English, Reading Improvement Mrs. Yvonne S. McCathern American Literature, Science Fiction, Junior Class Adviser, School Activities Committee Mr. Charles W. Pearson TD, American Literature, Practical English, Senior Class Adviser 136 Wisdom English Classes travel to Davidson TOP LEFT: Bringing a book to life, Kathy Hart narrates You Can’t Go Home Again to her English class. ABOVE: Mrs. Thomasena Drummond shows a project, the language tree, to students in her speech class. BOTTOM LEFT: Glenn Heath and Tim Owens check with Mrs. Gaddy for information on their assignment. Mr. Dewey Russell AP English, British Literature, Con- temporary Fiction Mrs. Cindy T. Smith American Literature, Modern Poetry, Civinettes, School Spirit Committee Mrs. Patricia D. Turpin English 10, United States History Wisdom English 137 Mr. Donnell Cooper Band | Mrs. Peggy Horne ? Drama, Modern Poetry, American Lit- erature, Journalism, Bow and Arrow, Drama Club | | Miss Burnette Hunt Chorus I, II, Choir, Westones | | | | Fine Arts students apply talents in contests, programs Molding, painting, and carving were some of the tech- niques used by art students who competed in the Re- gional Scholastic Art Competition held February 27 — March 8. Adding a new dimension to its activities, the Music Department gave a Christmas program for the students. The choir, band, and orchestra performed selections of their choice. On February 15, the drama classes presented The Night of January 16, a courtroom drama in three acts. ABOVE: Art student Leah McLauren uses a pencil to make designs on her wet clay mirror frame. ; RIGHT: Mr. Donnell Cooper keeps in step with the Marching Indians during the Carrousel Parade. Miss Susan K. Murray Art Art Club Mrs. Margaret Spainhour Orchestra TOP LEFT: Teresa Bradshaw listens intently for her cue as she practices for the Christmas program. ABOVE: Choirmaster Scott Ross pins a corsage of roses on Miss Hunt during the Christmas program. LEFT: Mrs. Horn discusses with her drama class the staging to be used for The Night of January 16. Wisdom Fine Arts 139 French class visits UNC-CH Language Department a Spe a ee cr tn er With the importance of perseverance and study in mind, foreign language classes explored French and Spanish basic language skills. The first two years of study emphasized pronunciation and comprehension. As students progressed they were able to translate conver- sations and works of literature. To help achieve a deeper understanding of the language, six Spanish students had | on-the-spot studies in Spain. A new dimension was also . added when advanced French ‘classes traveled to UNC- CH to view the foreign language department. ABOVE: During a Spanish Club meet- ing, Kim Witherspoon and Janet Moore prepare for the Christmas party. TOP RIGHT: Using a model of a “TV”, Kim Dubose presents her Spanish pro- ject to the class. RIGHT: Guest speaker Daniéle Geisler answers Mrs. Cline’s questions: about Christmas in France. 140 Wisdom Foreign Language Mrs. Zelda T. Cline French, French Club, Civinettes Mrs. Cecilia Kaelin Spanish, Spanish Club Mrs. Chery! B. Pappas Spanish, Majorettes, Spanish Club, Sophomore Class Adviser TOP LEFT: French II students add new dimensions to their vocabulary by playing the word game Scrabble. LEFT: Doris Johnson uses creativity to demonstrate to her Spanish class how a poncho is worn. ABOVE: By working in small groups, French students find translating their a assignment is much easier. Wisdom Foreign Language 141 Guest speakers provide beauty, home techniques Through fashion merchandising and home economics, students learned beauty techniques, sewing, homemak- ing, and cooking secrets. Visiting speakers, ranging from fashion buyers to beauticians, spoke to fashion mer- chandising classes, explaining makeup application and hair care and revealing several beauty tips. Both male and female home ec students improved their ability in the fine art of cooking. Making home a better place to live became the quest of many course participants. ABOVE RIGHT: While preparing break- fast in CEO, Dart Bell helps his group by mixing frozen orange juice. BELOW LEFT: Using Debbie Perry- man in fashion merchandising, a hair stylist demonstrates a blunt cut. BELOW RIGHT: Nocromus Watt learns to use a tracing wheel to transfer pattern markings to fabric. Mrs. Ethel W. Aaron Home Economics, HERO, FHA, CEO, CHEO Miss Eddieola Alexander Housing, Family Living, Boys’ Home Ec., FHA Mrs. Mary Cruse Family Life, Boys’ Home Ec. LEFT: John Dunbar practices sewing seams on a scrap of material in his boys’ home ec class. BELOW LEFT: Tyrone Massey care- fully turns the hamburgers he is broiling for the boys’ home ec class. BELOW: Deborah Deese washes dishes after the garden party sponsored by the home economics classes. Wisdom Home Economics 143 Mr. C. Richard Bilbro Electronics VICA Mr. Horace Cardell Auto Body, Fender Repair VICA Mr. Douglas French Drafting New course dimensions include auto mechanics ABOVE: Jeff Brooks looks on as Jimmy Shaw concentrates on making a rounded cut with the band saw. TOP RIGHT: Carefully setting his square and triangle, Kevin McCorkle completes a drafting assignment. RIGHT: In preparation for the base coat of paint, Briley Belk sands the final portion of a car. 144 Wisdom Applied Arts and Technology Mr. Steven Nance Machine Shop VICA Mr. Paul Peek Industrial Arts A new dimension in vocational studies, auto mech- anics, allowed students to study the basic problems behind automobile breakdown. This, with other trade courses, was available to those interested in vocational training. Electronics students repaired TV’s, radios, and appliances. Building fundamentals were applied in ma- chine shop. Precise mechanical drawings kept drafting students busy. Auto body gave students experience in the repairing and painting of car bodies. TOP LEFT: Auto mechanics teacher Mr. Sam Moore demonstrates how an automatic transmission works. ABOVE: Confident of his ability in machine shop, Steve Beasley skillfully uses the drill press. LEFT: Dart Bell develops an under- standing of furniture craftsmanship as he refinishes a chair. Wisdom Applied Arts and Technology 145 Mr. Charles E. Boone Geometry, Jayvee Baseball Mr. Kenneth Cherry Algebra I, IT, Calculus Mr. John R. Day Geometry, Algebra, Jayvee Foot- ball Mr. Ronald B. Patterson General Math I, II, Track, Cross Country Students struggle, solve proofs, problems in taxes 146 Wisdom Mathematics ABOVE: Concentrating on obtaining the correct answers, Allison Smith works on her geometry assignment. LEFT: Math teacher Mr. Ronald Pat- terson discusses the upcoming track season with James Easter. Mrs. Minne B. Sanders General Math I Mr. Vance Schrum Analysis, Math Concepts, Alge- bra IT, Jayvee Baseball Mr. Morgan L. Walker Algebra I, General Math, Foot- ball, Basketball Mrs. Annie Williams Resource Lab Chewed pencils, mountains of scratch paper, and a good eraser became battle equipment for math students as they undertook the task of daily homework required by most teachers. While students in advanced classes struggled over derivatives, vectors, and trigonometric functions, geometry students found logical reasoning the key to solving formal and indirect proofs. General mathematics covered such topics as insurance, banking, and income tax, proving to be useful and practical in business affairs. ia Ca sani wg ax ts 5 tisecs Shetek ees; Se RG S8¥ ees tS 5 Bee ae FPR ERS Pate ia. x Seth ee Site “eas Me LEFT: With hand gestures, Mr. Day a emphasizes to his class the explicit functions of geometric theorums. ABOVE: David Motley checks with Mr. Cherry regarding a problem in the alge- bra assigned to the students. Mr. Carl C. Bolick Physical Education, Athletic Di- rector, Baseball Miss Barbara Gaddy Physical Education, GAA, Jay- vee Cheerleaders, Girl’s Sports Mr. Donny E. Lemmond Physical Education, Biology Football, Golf Dance, soccer, ABOVE: Third period gym students play a vigorous game of volleyball in which an illegal spike is called. TOP RIGHT: Contemplating on gain- ing a point by a foul shot, Allison Pear- son prepares to shoot. RIGHT: Football scrimmage proves to be a vigorating exercise to warm-up a morning class. 148 Wisdom Physical Education Keeping students physically fit and implanting com- petitive spirit were the main purpose of physical educa- tion. The boys’ P.E. program covered a wide range of sports, such as football, volleyball, and softball, with crab soccer, wiffleball, and other games included. With the addition of girls’ P.E. instructor Miss Bar- bara Gaddy, new dimensions in exercising were intro- duced. These included drills on the parallel bars and the balance beam. Also taught was a variety of dances. BELOW LEFT: Miss Barbara Gaddy distributes tennis equipment to her girls’ physical education class. BELOW: Attempting to align her arrow with the target, Cathy Barber carefully sets her sights. BOTTOM LEFT: Junior Carol Livings- ton prepares for a drive on the P.E. de- partment’s mini-golf course. BOTTOM RIGHT: A scrimmage for the ball results in a technical foul and sever- al players on the floor. With thoughts of military careers in mind, ROTC cadets worked to achieve knowledge of Air Force cere- monies and drills. Orientation flights with the Civil Air Patrol, the Military Ball, and field trips to Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, S.C., kept cadets busy. In De- cember, forty North Meck Cadets arrived to battle in several contests. The West Cadets took first place in these skirmishes. TOP RIGHT: An employee explains her duties to Brad Petzke during a field trip to the Charlotte News. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cadets Aaron Spears, Delores Easter, and Brad Petzke take part in the flag detail. BOTTOM LEFT: Making a collar ad- justment for proper fitting, Belinda Welsh tries on her new cadet uniform. Chief Master Sgt. Paul L. Guy USAF (Ret.) AFJROTC, Key Club Lt. Col. Clarence E. Maw USAF (Ret. ) Aerospace Education 150 Wisdom Aerospace Education Course revision adds new dimension to curriculum Mr. Brooks Piercy Horticulture A new curricular dimension this year was the elim- ination of the agriculture classes which were replaced by horticulture. Since Mecklenburg County was no longer considered rural, this revision was necessary. The class took part in numerous activities: making and selling terrariums, planting shrubbery in the shape of a “W” on the front lawn, and trimming the shrubs on the campus. TOP LEFT: Getting ready for Christ- mas sales, Libby Joy prepares an Afri- can violet for transplanting. LEFT: Horticulture students work to- gether on a project for beautification of the school campus. ABOVE: Libby Blythe, Ann Mozeley, and Charlotte Reid watch as Allison Pearson waters plants. Wisdom Horticulture 151 Mrs. Betty L. Hunsucker Biology, Red Cross, Activities Committee Mr. Fred Kessler Biology Psychology Sociology, Physical Science Miss Linda K. McKaraher Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Ju- nior Class Adviser, Science Club Mr. James L. Potts Biology Mr. Lawrence N. Rohrman Physical Science, Biology, Key Club, Science Club Mr. Thomas C. Slaughter Chemistry, Science Club Biological science teachers in their quest for new di- mensions instituted several changes including six mini courses. These were comparative zoology, human anat- omy, botany, genetics, ecology, and embryology. These innovations proved so successful that teachers from other area high schools requested information on the program. In courses ranging from physical science to physics, students learned more of their environment. Lab work helped them arrive at their own theories. ABOVE: Sophomore Renee Helms focuses microscope on a newly prepared slide of bacterial life. RIGHT: Students observe living ex- amples of classroom discussion during a biology field trip. 152 Wisdom Science - New dimensions include mini-course innovations TOP LEFT: Miss McKaraher supplies an explanation to Cathy Crane’s ques- tion about hydras. TOP RIGHT: Sophomore Betsy Young examines characteristics of protozoa during a biology lab. LEFT: Chemistry I student Dino Fair checks the temperature of water during a lab experiment. ABOVE: In preparation for a new se- mester, Mrs. Hunsucker issues Ken Sain a Biology I book. Wisdom Science 153 Semester history courses continued for second year United States history, world history, Bible, psychol- ogy, and sociology courses composed the major portions of the social studies curriculum. A wide range of semes- ter history courses, which continued for a second year, were offered to students in addition to regular history and TD classes. Bible classes dealt with the history of the Old Testament and a deep study of Christ’s life. Sociology students studied community, city, state, and federal governments. Psychology students ventured into new areas as they studied a new semester course— abnormal psychology. 154 Wisdom Social Studies TOP RIGHT: Studying child’s be- havior, students observe toddler’s re- actions to his environment. LEFT: By reading palms Ronald Dun- lap and Karen Underwood discuss possi- bility of the future. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Uriah Norwood hands out tests to history students Joyce Ledbetter and D. D. Maxwell. ABOVE LEFT: A small visitor provides fun and education for students in Mrs. Avery’s psychology class. ABOVE: Students in Miss Winstead’s law and justice class look at a gun display case at the county jail. LEFT: Ronald Coleman surveys the interior design of the log cabin monument of James K. Polk’s birth- place. Mr. Clifton Collins World History, United States History, Black History, Sociology, Political Science Club Mr. Joe Fitzsimmons World History, Student Government Mrs. Thelma N. McKoy World History, Red Cross Club Wisdom Social Studies 155 Field trips, speakers add new dimension to learning ABOVE: History teacher Mr. Uriah Norwood gives his students an assign- ment before the period ends. RIGHT: Psychology brings out the fatherly instincts as Ray Benton com- forts a small child. Mr. Uriah S. Norwood United States History Mr. Clyde H. Peek United States History Football, Baseball Mrs. Linda B. Teague Bible I, II Bible Club Mrs. Wilhelmina White American History Honor Society Miss Margaret Winstead Orientation, Law and Justice, United States History, Varsity Cheerleaders Miss Geovinna A. Yelton World History, United States History, Political Science Club 156 Wisdom Social Studies Social studies classes added a dimension to general classroom learning through field trips, guest speakers and experiments. Guest speakers, such as Senator Eddie Knox, were invited to talk on various subjects. Law and justice classes visited the Law Enforcement Cen- ter to observe legal procedure. Mrs. Avery’s psychology students studied motor skills and reflexes of young children brought to school. TOP RIGHT: Bible students Cathy Ramsaur and Sandi Hopkins entertain residents while at Wesley Nursing Home. ABOVE: Senator Eddie Knox talks to history students about the surprising rise in the cost of living. LEFT: Psychology students Toni Smith and Betty Jo Newton tell each other’s fortunes through palmistry. Wisdom Social Studies 157 158 Wisdom Occupational Education COO Club holds car wash, BELOW: After school DE teachers, Mrs. Clemmer and Mrs. Beatty, compare events of their day. BELOW LEFT: Mrs. Nancy Ragan gets into the act at the COO club car wash by helping promote business. RIGHT: Observing teaching methods, Sherri Stewart, Karen Gray, and Tina Nance tour Open School. BELOW RIGHT: Mrs. Clemmer sets a good etiquette example during a banquet at the Open Kitchen. sells Christmas candles For those not planning to attend college, occupational programs were invaluable in preparing students for their future in the business world. Enrolled in DE, COO, CEO, CHEO, and ICT, students left school and went to work where they received on-the-job training in ware- houses, offices, and stores. Participants gained knowl- edge of job opportunities in numerous fields. Hard work was involved, but rewards included confidence gained through occupational experience. a LEFT: Mrs. Ragan leads students through exercises which complement their appearance and alertness. ABOVE: Janet Walters practices the art of cooking a traditional American dish — fried chicken. - Mrs. Linda Beatty Fashion Merchandising, DE, DECA, Student Council Mrs. Becky Clemmer Fashion Merchandising, DE, DECA Mrs. Nancy W. Ragan COO, COO Club Mr. Matthew Wingate JOSE Wisdom Occupational Preparation 159 RIGHT: ‘Carla’ Bolick tells Mrs. Betty Walker and Miss Shelia Abraham why ‘she’ is not dressed for class. BELOW: Mr. Schrum, acting as Mr. Wright, stresses the staff must meet its United Appeal quota. BELOW RIGHT: Mrs. Betty McCain sits on Santa’s knee during a Library Club Christmas party. In addition to teaching, members of the faculty served the school in other capacities. Some of these included | chaperoning dances, advising clubs and organizations, � selling tickets at athletic events, and accompanying | students on field trips. _ In the spring of 1973, staff members planned a farewell | tribute to Mr. T. C. Wright, who had served as principal for twenty-two years. Faculty members involved in non-teaching activities LEFT: Mrs. Bettye McCain tells Mrs. Loree Johnson and Mrs. Mary Harris of a request for a fuschia-colored book. BELOW LEFT: Mr. Uriah Norwood finds time to relax in teachers’ lounge during his planning period. BELOW: Set. Paul Guy, dressed as Santa, spreads a dimension of joy through Green Acres Rest Home. BELOW RIGHT: Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Avery chat with Gary Usher and Donna Gilleland between dances at the prom. Quests... for individuality I, me — that quality of uniqueness, To stand out among the masses To be strong, to dare, to question To be creative, understanding, human. Quests wait upon our maturity to either be accepted or rejected. Every year we each grow a little more out of our naivety, and gradually let go of the final shackles of adolescence. RIGHT: During the open house for soph- omores and new students, Mr. Leger mixes punch as guests wait. On August 28 another class of Indians joined West’s Tribe. They elected five members to represent them on their class committee. Proving to be quite spirited, sophomores displayed this on several occa- sions. They decorated the English and Science Build- ings for Christmas and sold 1,391 spirit strips during the spirit-chain contest. ‘“‘Mini courses” were pro- vided for the first time this year. This program allowed students to observe fine arts, liberal arts, and business classes. As the year came to an end, the underclassmen looked back over their fulfilled quests and visualized higher goals for the upcoming years. Myron Caldwell, Johnny McCall, Teresa McNair, r etn nen ee ANNES ARNE 164 Individual Sophomores Sophomore Class Committee: Myron Caldwell, Johnny McCall, Teresa Mc- Nair, Robin Porter, Vernon McGill. Patricia Adams Bruce Aiken Pete Airington Henry Alexander Tim Alvis Gladys Anderson Jean Anderson Michael Anderson Rusty Anderson Sharon Ardrey Brenda Auten Gary Auten Janet Auten Darrell Avery Marsha Aycock William Baker Cathy Barber ‘ ; Deborah Barber A Ar Vv) 2 ot Melanie Bartlett | i : Evander Beatty l) Y Vernon McGill, Robin Porter organize sophs’ activities Joe Benton Avis Bittle Buz Bizzell Geneva Black Teresa Black Dennis Blackwell Reginald Blair Hugh Blanton Elizabeth Blythe Robin Bolick Scott Bogan Regina Boger Patricia Bowen Michael Boyd Annie Bracey Karen Bradshaw Debbie Branch Belinda Brawley Donna Braxton Dwayne Brenson Teresa Brickle Michael Bridges Scott Brisendine Nelson Broderick Sara Brooks Deborah Bryant Barbara Buchanan Marilyn Bullins Individuals Sophomores 165 Gayle Burns Susan Burrell Linda Burrough Myron Caldwell Renee Camp Karen Canady Suzan Canipe Dale Capps Cynthia Carpenter Shirleen Carr Jeff Carter Kathy Carter David Carver Susan Castles Jimmy Cathey Remona Cathey Renee Cathy Dyrle Chambers Tammy Chambers June Chatman Kimberly Chavers Wayne Chavous Richard Christenbury Reba Clark Michael Cloninger Lori Cochran Gerry Connor Julie Cooke Neal Cooke Mary Crane Melvin Crowder Keith Curlee Sarah Curry Amy Dale Yasmin Darby Mark Davenport Charles Davis Diane Davis Gwen Davis Potassio Davis Karen Dellinger Rodney Dellinger Laura Digh Donna Dowdle Ivey Drakeford Kim Dubose Ronnie Dudley Blain Duncan David Duncan 166 Individuals Sophomores Glenn Dunn Kevin Dunn Donna Durham Delores Easter Deborah Edwards Wendall Ellis Sean Emery Linda Estes Pam Estridge ABOVE: Scott Bogan serves at Green Acres Rest Home during a Christmas party given by the Key Club. very, Scott Bogan, David Motley, Bruce Wellmon Terry Fair Geneva Farrar Ken Featherstone Christy Ferrell Karen Fletcher Virginia Forte Bill Foster Connie Fowler Robin Fox Angela Funderburke Barbara Furr Karen Furr Gloria Futrelle Kevin Gaetano Gay Gelsinger Sandra Gibbs Debra Gillis Matthew Gilson Melanie Godfrey Richard Gosey Pamela Green Donald Green Tim Greene Charles Gregory Neomia Gregory Jasper Grier Ginger Griffin Tamara Griffin Individuals Sophomores 167 | | Lisa Grigg Darlene Groves Tami Guinn Mike Gurley Mary Anne Guy Greg Guyton Connie Halder Gerald Handy Mary Harden Debbie Harris Mary Harris Myra Harris Sharon Harrison Gregg Hartley Karen Hedden Karla Hedden Pamela Helms Tim Helms Suzanne Helms Amanda Henderson Rita Hester Seven spirit-filled girls, chosen as JV cheerleaders, ABOVE: Vernon McGill, Johnny McCall, and Myron Caldwell begin planning class Christmas decorations. William Hicks Karen Hinson Margo Hipp Wanda Hodgson Johnsie Hoffman Kim Hooper Lorraine Hope Tonya Horton Louise Houston Michael Hovis Pamela Howell Phyllis Huffman 168 Individuals Sophomores Jeff Huffstickler Ronnie Huggins Robert Hunt Debra Hyatt Wayne Hyde Michael Jakielski Charles Jenkins Doris Johnson Ellen Johnson Danny Johnston Teresa Jones Kelly Keener John Kennedy Toni Kidd Robin Kiker Brenda King Ronald Kirkpatrick Terry Klassette Teresa Knox Cindy Kyaw Everett Laton Lewis Van Leuven Myra Lewis Karen Linder Terry Lineberger Jane Littlejohn Danny Long Hal Love Betty Lowery William Luckey Phillip Lully Maureen Mahoney Stanley Marler Jay Martin Cindy Marz Rodney Massey Sharon Massey Mary Mattox Michael Maxwell Ella McCall Johnny McCall Cynthia McCauley Samuel McClure Shelly McCracken John McCullough Kim McDaniels Eddie McElveen Rebecca McGee Rosalind McGee Individuals Sophomores 169 Teresa McGee Donald McGinnis Ginny McGranahan Paris MclIlwain Kelly McKee Ronnie McKinney Sabrina McLain Cindy McManus ABOVE: During homeroom Dennis Teresa McNair Davis, Rosalind McGee, and Clayton Rice compare their new portraits. Franklin Meeks Harold Miller Veronica Mills David Mingus Donna Mitchem Emilye Mobley Rodney Mode Amy Moore ¥ “ James Moore Janet Moore Joyce Moore Lois Moore William Moore Philip Moreno Cynthia Morrison Rita Moses Warren Moss David Motley Ann Mozeley Melva Mull Ricky Mullis Tommy Mullis Kathy Nivens Cathy Nixon Judy Nixon Alan Olson Phoebe Parris Jackie Parsons 170 Individuals Sophomores Patricia Patton Joslyn Perry Roslyn Perry Johnelia Pettice Tris Petts Chery] Phillips Angela Plummer Perry Plummer Teresa Plummer Virginia Plyler Keith Porter Trena Porter Deborah Powell Randy Pressley Barbara Price Theresa Pride Penny Prince Debbie Proctor Randy Prunty Chris Raborn Michael Ragan Jimmy Ranson Linda Reames Robin Reavis Charlotte Reed Betty Reid Donald Reid Sabrina Rice Mary Robinson Arlene Roddy Darlene Roddy Robin Rozzelle Cindy Seagle Cynthia Sharpling Phil Sheppard Senesha Shipman Jean Short Elizabeth Sides Allison Smith Cindy Smith Cynthia Smith Jimmy Smith Steve Smith Vanessa Smith Gail Snodgrass Tonia Sowell Kim Spada Kim Spadacini Aaron Spears Individuals Sophomores 171 Darlene Spears Tim Springs Robert Stafford David Stansberry Diann Starnes Robert Steele Alan Stephenson Larry Steward Roger Stewart Cindy Stinson Eddie Stokes Charles Stutts Greg Taylor Alan Thompson Cindy Thompson Doris Threatt Eddie Timberman Jodie Todd Cathy Townsend Bill Wadsworth John Wadsworth Bill Walden Michael Waldrop Howard Walker James Walker Billy Wallace Brendelyn Wallace David Wallace Lori Warren Lynn Warwick John Washington Erme Jean Webb Janice Welch Bruce Wellmon Candi Wheat Georgia Wheeler Wanda White Melanie Whitley Ellen Wigfall Terry Wike Gerry Wilbanks Larry Wilbanks Bobby Wilkerson Kathy Wilkinson Lesa Wilkinson Brenda Williams Erin Williams Grey Williams Ralph Williams 172 Individuals Sophomores Wendee Williams Rosanna Williamson Ellen Williford Richard Willis Charles Wilson Chery! Wilson Mary Wilson Kim Witherspoon Susan Withrow Theresa Woodall David Woods Lester Worthy ABOVE: Enjoying a break from classes, students have a chance to discuss their daily routine at lunch. ABOVE: Tim Springs votes by secret ballot for the Student Council repre- sentative in his homeroom. Individuals Sophomores 173 Junior Class sells candy to raise funds for prom As the year began, juniors started their preparation for raising funds to finance the Junior-Senior Prom. Enthusiasm in raising these funds was at its peak as juniors diligently sold candy for that purpose. The switch from traditional Christmas cards to candy proved to be effective. Enrollment of juniors was down because of court- ordered transfer of students to other area high schools to achieve a racial balance. But juniors, although smaller in number, continued to contribute to the betterment of the school. One such contribution was the decorating the main hall for Christmas. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Vance Schrum in- structs homeroom representatives in accounting for candy sales. JUNIOR CLASS COMMITTEE: Rhonda Klein, Cathy Ramseur, Dana Turpin, Tina Raborne, and Mon- tressa Barbee. 174 Individuals Juniors Cindy Abercrombie Deanna Abraham Baron Alexander Melanie Alexander Shari Allison Cynthia Anthony Marcus Ardrey Sheila Ardrey Lisa Austin Darrell Avant Lee Bacote Veronica Baldwin Montressa Barbee Charles Barber Davida Barwick Glenda Beatty Briley Belk Tony Bell : Connie Bennett Janice Bennett Darrell Bidgood Susan Bishop Hazel Blackburn Mary Blair Tom Blanchette Barry Blankenship Mary Blue Paul Bradley Tony Bradley Teresa Bradshaw Janice Brady Steve Brady Jeanette Branch Pam Bridges Chris Broughton Delaine Brown Individuals Juniors 175 RIGHT: Mr. Kessler announces to anxious junior ticket holders the win- ning numbers of the day. Linda Brown Nelson Burden Teresa Burns Gwendolyn Butler Cindi Campbell Brenda Cannon Steve Cassell John Carrothers Gary Carter Brenda Cathey Teresa Catoe Ronnie Caton Chris Chambers Senetra Chambers Terry Chambers John Chapman Deborah Christianson Danny Clouse Lisa Cobb Keith Cogdill Ronnie Coleman Miranda Coletrane Denise Connor Cindy Cook Cheryl Cooper Sherrie Cooper Diane Couch Pamela Covington Richard Cox Cathy Coyle 176 Individuals Juniors Prom candy sales smash records for fund raising Linda Crawford Joe Crosby Dennie Crowder Deborah Crowe Kim Crutchfield Pam Davidson Cedric Davis Clinton Davis Karen Davis Micheal Davis Regina Davis Roger Davis Shira Davis John Day Nancy Dean Randy Dixon Tina Dixon Richard Dodson Sam Donald Sharon Donat Jerome Easter Julie Easterling Alice Edwards Barry Edwards Larry Eller Mark Elliott Lee Ann Elmore Barry England Joyce Eppes Alice Eudy Rusty Ewald Karen Fagg Phyllis Faust Jeff Featherstone Eric Fields Greg Flax Individuals Juniors 177 Patti Fletcher Sharon Ford Wayne Forney Jeff Forrester Charles Foxx Jackie Foxx Gloria Frazier David French ; , Wesley Froneberger Robin Fullerton Gregory Furr Steven Gaddy Thomas Gaines Becky Gardner Robbie Gathings Patty Gayle Donald Gill Beth Gillenwater Geoffrey Gillespie Jerry Gilson Yolanda Glasson Janet Glenn Roger Glover Randy Goodman i | Sammy Graham Evelyn Green a Michael Gresham | Lee Grice Bernard Grier Jessie Griffin Kathey Grigg Janet Gupton Carol Guthrie Vickie Guy Neal Hager 178 Individuals Juniors Juniors aid in production of Carrousel pageantry Lou Ann Hager James Hall Molly Hall Bucky Ham | Bonita Hargett Barbara Harkey Steve Harkey Ronald Harpe Peggy Harrington Kathy Hart Ronald Hartis Teresa Hasty Darrell Hatley Antoinette Heath Glenn Heath | Rosina Helms Ronnie Henderson Robin Hester Terry Hester Marsha Hestikind Aaron Hicklen Yvonne Hilton LEFT: Majorette Tina Zeigler marches with the band down Tryon Street during the Carrousel Parade. Individuals Juniors 179 ; 1 | } RIGHT: Miriam Bacote sits bewilder- edly after going through trying Civi- nette initiation ceremonies. Larry Hill Tommy Hilton Tim Hipp Benji Holder Ricky Holland Gary Holmes Barry Holthouser Myra Homesley Cheri Homzak Debbie Honeycutt Bill Hoover Norma Hope Chan Hopkins Sandi Hopkins Sheryl Horn David Houston Michael Howze Keith Hudson Michael Huffman Donna Huffstetler Monte Huffstetler Garry Hull Gary Hunsucker 180 Individuals Juniors Rhona Hunsucker Phyllis Hunter Debbie Irvin Len Ivey David Jackson Linda Jenkins Paul Jernigan Deborah Johnson Garfield Johnson Walter Johnson Bobbie Jones Felton Jones Greg Jones Jeannie Jones Libby Joy Bruce Justice Kim Keener David Keever June Keistler Rhonda Kelly Clara Kennedy Robin Kilgore Charles King Mike King Danny Kinley Carolyn Kirby Debra Kirby Gerald Kirkpatrick Keith Kirkpatrick Cynthia Kiser Debbie Kiser Phil Kiser Tim Kistler Larry Kitchen Sylvia Klassette Rhonda Klein Individuals Juniors 181 Angela Knotts Nancy Lagatore Cheryl Lambert Jeff Lanier Carl Lawing Charlotte Lawing Barbara Leatherman Joyce Ledbetter Michelle LeFever Ray Lewis Michelle Liger Leslie Linker David Little Janet Little Carole Livingston Regina Lowery Lee Luckey Flick Marks Micheal Martin Tyrone Massey Jerry Matthews D. D. Maxwell Denise Maxwell Denise Mazyck Herman Mazyck Cathey McCall Claude McClain Kevin McCorkle Mona McGee Sylvia McGill Nathaniel McGowan Cynthia McInnis Cathy McKeen Anja McMoore Cynthia McMurry Danny McRorie 182 Individuals Juniors Juniors serve on Student Government Committees At the banquet held for the exchange Janet Glenn and Tammy Parker prepare refreshments. Connie Messer Susan Metcalf Eliza Mickle Denise Miles Leslie Mock Marty Moore Lynn Moses David Mozeley Brent Mullen Charles Mullis Anthony Mungo Terry Murray Chris Nance Ricky Tamson Debbie Olivares Kennie Olson Doug Orr Laurea O’Shields Tim Owens Belinda Painter Anthony Parker Patsy Parker Tammy Parker Wesley Parker Individuals Juniors 183 Melissa Paul Deborah Perryman Ivan Pharr David Phifer Debbie Phillips Jimmy Pinkston Michael Pompey Danny Poole Gary Pope David Preslar Tom Query Tina Raborn Cathy Ramsaur Mark Randall David Ready Eddie Reames Karen Reid Constance Rhodes Marcy Richardson Valerie Richardson Keith Richmond Rhonda Roberson Terri Roberts Theresa Roberts i Don Robinson George Robinson Willie Robinson Rosiland Roddey Timothy Rogers Beth Rose Janet Russ Greg Sadler Belle Sanders Delores Sanders Denise Sanford Brad Sawyer US 184 Individuals Juniors Kenneth Scott LEFT: Robin Kilgore recites a humor- ous nursery rhyme to football players at homecoming pep rally. ee Janet Seagle William Seagroves James Serafini Lynn Sharpe Robin Shaw Mark Sherer Pam Simons Vontina Simmons Robin Sites Elizabeth Sloan Charlie Smith Don Smith Lisa Smith Ronnie Smith Toni Smith Dexter Snead wo telegegeamee 0 Lee Snipes Vera Soloman Andre Springs — Stan Springs Jaydene Staley Kevin Staley Individuals Juniors 185 —- Cynthia Starr David Stikeleather John Strawser Barry Sullivan Terry Sult Angela Sumpter Danny Tackett Billy Taylor Susan Taylor Robin Tench Laura Thomas Dennis Thompson Pam Thompson Debbie Thornburg Joy Threatt Craig Todd Mark Todd Shirley Townsend Christopher Trivette Carol Troutman Trena Turner Dana Turpin Brenda Tyler Mike Tyson Cindy Underwood Peggy Walden Leslie Waldrop Paula Walker Shelletta Walker Doris Wallace Shirley Wallace James Walters Jacqueline Ware Paul Ware Jimmy Watts Linda Weaver 186 Individuals Juniors Lavon Welch Terry Wentzel Lynette West Teresa Westbrook Sharon Whilden Bonnie White Teresa White David Whitesides David Wiggins Anne Williams James Williams Janet Williams NC State Band Contest — Festival at Catawba College Yvonne Williams Jeff Withers Teresa Woodle Brad Wright Dale Wright Vicki Wright ABOVE: Preparing for the Christmas parade in Mount Holly, band mem- bers head for the activity bus. Michelle Yancey Jesse Young Barry Youngblood Individuals Juniors 187 ABOVE: Senior Greg Wilks out jumps Sabre player during the Invitational Tournament at Olympic. RIGHT: While studying palm reading in psychology, Mike Spry traces the life line on another student’s hand. SENIOR CLASS COMMITTEE: Sherri Stewart, Suzanne Thompson, Sherry Harris, Richard Baxter, Cynthia Black- well. 188 Individuals Seniors Saas For the third consecutive year, seniors in the Char- lotte-Mecklenburg schools were allowed to return to the schools they attended as juniors while underclassmen were transferred to other schools to achieve a racial bal- ance. The first class under the new principal, Freddy Leger, upperclassmen enjoyed new dimensions in privi- leges. One was being permitted to leave for lunch three minutes early. While seniors carried on many traditions such as deco- rating the senior Christmas tree, they were offered a new dimension in Post Secondary Opportunity Day. This gave them a chance to talk with representatives from regional colleges. Kim Alexander Jill Allen Ellen Arant Stan Atwell Gina Auten Cindy Allen Elnora Anderson Lynn Arrowood Milton Auman Mike Auten Dennis Allen Hayward Anderson Bobby Atkinson Bonnie Auten Luanne Baker Individuals Seniors 189 Law and justice students delve into crime control in class, on field trips Patricia Baldwin Patti Ballard Beverly Balowsky Arthur Bankhead Keith Barbee Linda Barber Jeff Barefoot Jane Barnes Susan Barrett Donna Bartlett Richard Baxter Debbie Beal 190 Individuals Seniors ae Danny Beam Ken Beatty Randy Beatty Dart Bell Ray Benton Steve Beasley Larry Beatty Rhonda Beatty Mary Bell Bruce Berrier ABOVE: At the Law Enforcement Cen- ter, Jamie Rhodes is amazed over a display of human fingers. Libby Benjamin Mike Bennett Mike Biddy Leigh Bizzell Raikes Bennett Keith Black Individuals Seniors 191 Robin Black Richard Bogan Jeanie Braxton Ben Brookshire Sandi Brown 192 Individuals Seniors William Black Frankie Bost Roy Bridges Sandy Broome Jimmy Brunk Cynthia Blackwell Tony Bouler Tony Bridges Constance Brown Cindy Burchell Jack Blair John Boyles Keith Bright Gene Brown De Granval Burke Barbara Blocker Jackie Bradshaw Phyllis Brooks Rich Brown Joy Burrell | | | tn ee Teresa Burris Debbie Cable Alan Capps Wade Carrothers Tom Cates Betsy Byrd Lisa Caldwell David Carmichael Frank Case Melvin Cathey Jan Byrum Scott Campbell Tyrone Carr Dennis Cashion Keith Cauthen Individuals Seniors 193 Further education, work, LEFT: Students visiting CPCC discuss machine operation with the director main choices for seniors of computer programming. Christy Chidester Alice Christenbury Susan Cline Joe Cobb David Cohn Leola Coletrane Jimmy Connally Cheesman Connor. Larry Cooper Gary Corbett Ronald Cox Debbie Crocker Jewel Darby Cheryl Daughtery 194 Individuals Seniors Teresa Davenport John Davis Louise Deese Frances Dellinger James Easter Judy Davidson Gracie Dean Steve Deese John Dunbar Tim Edmonson Gloria Davis Deborah Deese Donnie Dellinger Dale Dunn Andrew Edwards Individuals Seniors 195 Rising seniors receive class rings in spring of ’73 Paul Eldridge Herb Eplee Andrea Ford Ken Freeman Keith Gardner 196 Individuals Seniors Paula Eldridge Dino Fair Gregory Ford Susan Freeman Elaine Garris Van Elliot George Fincher Barbara Forte June French Lou Ann Gayle Vickie Elliot Dwayne Flemming Susan Foster Mike Funderburke Felicia Geer Frankie Eudy Tom Fletcher Rosemary Fowler Robyn Gaddy Reid Gibbs Donna Gilleland Linda Gillespie Bobby Glover Carolyn Good Donald Gray Karen Gray ABOVE: Anxious students stand in line eagerly awaiting the delivery of their senior class rings. Sarah Glenn Ronny Gosey Sharon Gray Individuals Seniors 197 Michael Green Debbie Griffin Dana Hall Teresa Harris Eddie Hearn H 198 Individuals Seniors Aaron Grier Keith Grindstaff Jill Harkey Chris Harrison Randy Helderman Denise Grier Lynn Guy Evelyn Harris Eric Harrison Melody Helms Douglas Grier Susan Guy Paula Harris Vickie Haynes Mattie Henderson Stephanie Grier Debbie Hager Sherry Harris Debra Head Bill Hendrix Ronnie Henson Mike Hickman Robin Hinson Robert Hinton Diane Hipp Martha Hipp Mike Holiday Ricky Hooker Richard Hoover Roger Hoover Terry Hord Cliff Horky Phil Howell Carol Howey Gloria Hudson ' Individuals Seniors 199 200 Individuals Seniors Joy Huffstetler Irma Hunter Keith Hutchinson Susan Isenhour Rosina Izzard Bob Huffstickler Karen Huntley Charlie Hyder Lori Ivester Rosita Izzard Ricky Humphries Ronald Husband Steve Irvin Steven Ivey Cindy Jackson LEFT: For the art show, Senior Joey McLaurin tightens his end of the rope to hang pictures. Steve Jackson Kenneth James Jim Jetton James Johnson Patricia Johnson Ressie Johnson Shelia Johnson Skipper Johnson Rusty Joy Arritta Judge Janet Judson Rhonda Kendrick Linda Johnson Cindy Jones Duane Killman Individuals Seniors 201 Filling out applications, forms become trite routine Patty Kinnett Wanda Kitchen Reginald Knotts Gus Kretschmer Melody Lamb Kim Lathan Beverly Lawing Billy Lawing Susan Lawing Michele Laws Roger Lee Steve Lee 202 Individuals Seniors Janet Lewis Robbie Lindsay Lucinda Littlejohn Teresa Livingston Susan Marks James Lindsay Karla Little Johnny Livingston Vernie Lowery J.D. Marler ABOVE: During homeroom, Janet Wal- ters takes time from her studies to fill out an attendance card. Alvin Luckey Dexter Marley Melia Lyerly Tricia Mashburn DARI serio: Andy Malary Beverly Matthews Individuals Seniors 203 Margaret McAleer Donna McAuley Eddie McCain Bryn McCall Ricky McClellan Sammy McCord Kenneth McCown Bernice McCrorey Curtis McCullough Lydia McCullough James D. McGill Lisa McGowan Ann McGuire George McKinney Leah McLaren 204 Individuals Seniors Joey McLaurin Linda Melton Carl Miller Keith Moore Albert Moses Ernest McManus Annette Metts Diane Miller Reneé Moore Janet Moses Roselyn McMurray Elaine Middleton Mel Miller Richard Moreland Dana Moss Scott McNair Vickie Middleton Tim Mills Bobby Morgan Rickey Mull Reginald Meeks Brenda Miller Edward Moore Teresa Morrison Pat Mullis Individuals Seniors 205 Elaborate costumes show creativity of Senior Class Randy Mullis Tina Nance Betty Jo Newton Doug Norwood Lester Oliphant Yvonne Oliphant Marion Osborne Joel Paris Keith Page Bernice Parker Pam Parrott Gurney Parsons i 206 Individuals Seniors Shirley Parsons Renee Patterson Debra Payseur Patsy Pease Anthony Pharr M Jackie Patterson Connie Pays Allison Pearson Bobby Penniger Vanessa Pharr ABOVE: Tyrone Carr models the outfit that won him first prize in his home- room on Tacky Indian Day. Sheryl Perkins Sammy Perry Winfred Phillips Ellana Plummer Mary Pettis Joel Plummer Individuals Seniors 207 — ———-—-__-—-— Green Acres visit provides outlet for compassion 208 Individuals Seniors Reid Plummer Alphonso Polk Frances Potts Elaine Primm Richard Reid Carol Plyler Leon Polk Brenda Price Alan Ramsey Willie Reid Rusty Plyler Carolyn Potts Clayton Pride Gwenetta Rawlinson Jamie Rhodes LEFT: A Christmas visit and a gift brings warm embrace between a Civi- nette and a Green Acres resident. Gail Riley Shirley Ritchie Kris Ritenour Martha Roddey Lisa Ross Scott Ross Terry Ross Rusty Rozzelle Duce Rushing Cassandra Sadler Jayne Sadler Emerson Sartor Joy Seagle Ron Serafini Tecia Sharpe Individuals Seniors 209 ———— eS Seniors bring ornaments, decorate Christmas tree Roger Sifford Ricky Simmons Sandy Simmons Davi d Simpson Frank Simpson Tommy Sims 210 Individuals Seniors LEFT: Richard Reid places his ornament on the senior Christmas tree at the decor- ating ceremony. Donna Shaw Mike Sheppard Torrence Simmons Bobby Smith Jimmy Shaw Robert Sifford Carey Simpson Gwenette Smith Kim Smith Michael Smith Donna Snodgrass Cindy Springs Brenda Steadman Mark Smith Shelly Smith Don Sorrow Jackie Springs Einar Stenstadvold Mike Smith Steve Smith Britt Springs Mike Spry Van Steph enson Individuals Seniors 211 ; eee Seniors smash underclassmen in Spirit Chain contest Sheri Stewart Beth Sullivan Debbie Tarlton Jeff Taylor Kelly Thomas 212 Individuals Seniors Monte Stratton Cindy Sutton Cassandra Taylor Phil Teague John Thompson Stephanie Strawser Barry Tadlock Janice Taylor Sandra Tench Samuel Thompson LEFT: Helping in pre-homecoming activities, Sandra Tench hangs spirit chains at Memorial Stadium. Suzanne Thompson Valerie Todd Veronica Todd Pam Tolbert Charlie Mae Torrence Sharon Townsend Teresa Trotter Craig Turner Karen Underwood Debbie Valliere Doris Wallace Lindsay Wallace Rachel Wallace Victor Wallace Janet Waller Donna Walters Individuals Seniors 213 = | | 4 | 214 Individuals Seniors ABOVE: Entertaining English stu- dents, Dino Fair and Ellen Arant play original compositions on Macbeth. Sheila Washington Robert Weidner Barry Whisenant Eric Watson Deborah Welborn Ronnie White Janet Walters Steve Warren Fred Watson Butch Wentzel William Whitley (Gh Rick Warlick Karen Washington Nocromus Watt Geraldine Wheeler Patti Whitson Using talents, students vitalize English reports Greg Wilks David Wilson Mike Winters Teresa Wright Stanley Wilks Karen Wilson Gloria Woodard Buddy Yarbrough Tony Williams Larry Wilson Danny Workman Denise Young Individuals Seniors 215 uests... for community involvement. o accept those around us And understand the work of others. Making school an integral part of the community. A And learning about the world. sore Seeing and experiencing mistakes and accomplish- ments helped us reach our quests. When thinking of our ambitions, we saw that others could help us achieve. STANDARD INSULATING CORPORATION 2019 Thrift Road 333-5151 ROBERT’S DISTRIBUTING CO. Distributors for Teledyne Packard Bell 1522 South Boulevard 334-9755 THE LITTLE SUPER MARKET ‘““BASSO”’ Between the Moore’s Park Entrance 6330 Wilkinson Boulevard Phone 399-0739 McDONALD’S 2745 Freedom Drive . ‘YOU DESERVE A BREAK TODAY’ Junior Danny Poole strives to serve those who patronize McDonald’s with fast, efficient service and with a smile for everyone. Co-workers Cindy Sutton and ‘Evel Knievel’ Jackson peddle their way through Collins toy department making their choices for Christmas. THE COLLINS COMPANY Interclub Council selects theme, ‘Color My World’ for Homecoming a ctivities MERICAN BANK TRUST Member UNITED CAROLINA BANCSHARES uch Member FDIC We Make Things Happen 1116 Oakdale Road Charlotte, N. C. 28216 394-0311 SIGMON’S GULF SERVICE AND AUTOMATIC CAR WASH 2833 Freedom Drive 399-9386 Advertisements 219 j : ; : eee SANDERS KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Corner of East and South Boulevard Three Southerners, Jan Byrum, Jayne Sadler, and Brenda Cannon, prove that Sanders Kentucky Fried Chicken is definitely “finger-lickin’ good.” Kentucky . - Fried Chich@l =e SPANISH CURL HAIR FASHION 3300 Tuckaseegee Road While making his rounds at Hot Rod Barn on his electric horse, George 392-1166 McKinney takes a gulp ° of motor oil to keep him from running smoothly. 5 Elaine Poplin Gloria Stewart OAK HILL’S SUPERETTE Oakdale Road Extension 392-8675 C. A. Todd, proprietor Projects for Biology I include nature trail, trips, Give new outdoor classroom CHRIST CHARGE Of Your Life CHARLOTTE FENCE BUILDING 2834 Little Rock Road Compliments of friends 392-1555 BURGER CHEF FAMILY RESTAURANT 3501 Wilkinson Boulevard 392-8611 Stephanie Strawser gives Gary Corbett an astonished look as he orders seven hundred and eighty-three cheeseburgers from Burger Chef heat 4- | ; or : ee Advertisements 221 Rhonda Kendrick selected for Co-ordinating Council After school, senior Bryn McCall heads out to McCall Brothers, Incor- porated, climbs into her truck, and proceeds to dig wells. 222 Advertisements When interested in buying cars, West students often go to Little Rock Auto Sales where they find good, clean used cars at reasonable prices. LITTLE ROCK AUTO SALES 5909 Wilkinson Boulevard 392-4071 EDDIE B. BATTLE — Special Agent The Prudential Insurance Co. of America 2624 Statesville Avenue Charlotte, N.C. 28206 375-1425 332-6167 Res. 399-6546 Compliments of HOPKINS HOPKINS CONSTRUCTION CO. KALE OFFICE OUTFITTERS LTD. Supplies Equipment 217 South Tryon Street Charlotte, N.C. Phone 377-2641 Advertisements 223 Evangelist Rick Careno visits Bible study group during Charlotte crusade MAKE BEAUTY YOUR CAREER Regency Beauty College 519 Central Avenue Charlotte, N.C. 332-7787 Wonder World Of Fabric Fashion Fabrics By The Yard Complete Selection Of Bridal, Upholstery, And Sportswear Fabrics One Stop Shopping For All Your Sewing Needs CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’74 Freedom Village Shopping Center 3021 Freedom Dr. Phone 394-6331 PAUL DERR, INC. Brand Name Apparel Mt. Holly, N.C. 827-4141 Compliments of Grier’s Funeral Service 2310 Statesville Ave. Charlotte, N.C. 332-7109 224 Advertisements 704 Walkup Ave. Monroe, N.C. 283-5423 _ |KEENER’S GULF SERVICE | Route 6 — Box 814-F 399-9171 N.C. Inspection Station SUMMEY DRUG, CO. We Fill All Doctors’ Prescriptions Have Your Doctor Call Us FREE PARKING AT REAR ENTRANCE COULWOOD JR. HIGH SCHOOL 827-3021 Mt. Holly KALSO EARTH SHOE 1618 Elizabeth Avenue In search of attractive, well-made shoes, senior Janet Judson goes to Kalso Earth Shoe and tries on some of the newest casual styles. eeee¢e ee @ Outward Bound School shows survival techniques to participants in summer LITTLE PEOPLE’S SCHOOL State Approved Kindergarten and Day Nursery 3 and 4 years old — 3 days per week 5 years old — 5 days per week An Activity Dedicated to Teaching, Training, and All-around Development of Young Children Mrs. C. E. Blythe — Director 8714 Tuckaseegee Road 392-1642 McGEE AND OATES COULWOOD CITGO 8100 Belhaven Blvd. 394-3924 226 Advertisements DEEDY’S CLOTH STORE The Friendly Shopping Center Notions — Patterns — Fabric Phone 827-5281 Mt. Holly, N.C. FLORSHEIM SHOE SHOP Southpark 366-0726 Compliments of WESTOVER ONE HOUR MARTINIZING , Senior Steve Irvin assists Jack Pigg, photographer of Brumfield Studios, in the task of preparing students for the Spanish Club picture. BRUMFIELD STUDIOS 325 East Blvd. 334-0102 Advertisements 227 acer RODMAN Judy Davidson and Pam Tolbert ride on Don’s Installation truck as Kim Bartlett drives them to their destination to hang draperies. DON’S INSTALLATION 399-7202 Residential and Commercial Drapery Service COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND ALLISON USED CARS TRUCKS 2900 Little Rock Road 392-3201 COULWOOD Carl Allison, Jr. BARBER SHOP Bob Whitehead 8100 Belhaven Boulevard Coulwood Shopping Center Charlotte, N.C. Gene Pegram, Frank Horne, Jr., Jess Lopez 228 Advertisements Sitting in a rather undersized chair, senior Mel Miller happily poses with Teddy, his newly-found friend at Wholesale Gift Center. WHOLESALE GIFT CENTER ‘OPEN TO THE PUBLIC’ 6234 Belhaven Boulevard Advertisements 229 ; We Loong iG if it’s new and now , 6 wow. it’s at Belk in “the Place’ for a”, Gy Ca , ip ° y Jrs., Fashion Second. Downtown. Mall Level ° SouthPark and Belk Saxon Shop. Third Floor. ry) Men’s Store. Downtown. Mall Level. SouthPark! PLASTIC LETTERS _ SIGNS 300 West Morehead Street Charlotte, N.C. 28206 RIDDLE BROTHERS MOTOR COMPANY B. W. Barnett, Jr. 4111 Wilkinson Boulevard 392-8702 WEST MECK. STUDENTS HURRY ON DOWN TO HARDEES 230 Advertisemen ts Compliments of Redmen Richard Bogan, THE WORLD FAMOUS OPEN KITCHEN Jackie Blair, Tim Mills, 1318 West Morehead voted football tri-captains Phone 333-4761 We Buy Or Sell FRANK CLINTON FURNITURE CO., INC. 112 N. Brevard Street Charlotte, North Carolina New And Used Furniture And Appliances Archie D. Moore — President After looking over repairs made on her car, Pam Parrott smiles with satisfaction at the fine job that was done at Parrott’s Auto Repair. PARROTT’S AUTO SERVICE 5010 Wilkinson Blvd. 392-8021 Advertisements 231 Congratulations to the Class of 1974 from D. R. MOZELEY, INC. 7132 Pleasant Grove Road Charlotte, North Carolina 399-9535 General Contractor Commercial and Industrial COTATI EAST 2517 Westerly Hills eS eS Susan Cline checks out one of the many unique items available at Cotati East, located in the Westerly Hills Shopping Center. — serene | _RETREADING oo ue EQUIPMENT, INC. Manufacturers Distributors of New Precision Buffers Precision Electric Molds 232 Advertisements DALEBROOK AND BIDDEVILLE PHARMACIES AND PLAZA APOTHECARY Spirit chains successful with Indians; enthusiastic Prescriptions — Sundries — Cosmetics seniors stomp everyone “COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND” FULKERSON’S SUNOCO 2640 Little Rock Road 399-3204 At Fulkerson’s Sunoco on Little Rock Road, Bill Fulkerson proves to sophomores Janet Moore and Kim Witherspoon that he can be very friendly. GR i tet tata ecass accent Vacationing students find summer jobs at Carowinds Tre With only a few arms hanging out the windows, ten students cram themselves in a Super Beetle to show just how roomy Volkswagens really are. | HENDERSON VOLKSWAGEN 1500 West Independence Blvd. 372-3740 234 Advertisements Box 2389 Charlotte, N.C. 28201 Phone 525-1421 HOSKINS DRUG COMPANY 4130 Rozzelles Ferry Road 399-6335 “Registered Pharmacist at All Times” Open 9:00-9:00 through Friday Saturday — 9:00-8:00 NORTH STATE MOTOR CO. 5050 Independence Blvd. Charlotte, N.C. 28212 Honda and Kawasaki Sales and Service World’s Biggest Seller 536-1691 DANDY CLEANERS 2700 Freedom Drive Astounded by the sudden change in the weather, Mike King decides to pick up his suit that has been polycleaned by Dandy Cleaners. a) al . te ok OQ. ait Advertisements 235 ae gg FO Key Club members fulfill CHEZ LA PETITE 1126 Oakdale Road purpose, attend churches 392-4296 Charlotte Plummer of different denominations Holland Drug Company Congratulations to the Class of ’74 100 North Main Street from Mt. Holly, N.C. WEBB TAX SERVICE 827-2031 3334 Wilkinson Blvd. “Established in 1893” 399-0826 ELDER’S SUPER MARKETS The finest of meats and groceries at reasonable prices 2115 Beatties Ford Road 2608 West Blvd. 392-3441 236 Advertisements Mrs. Edith Bartlett smiles with satisfaction at the outstanding progress made by Patti Whitson and Donna Bartlett in sewing draperies. : | E.R. DRAPERIES AND INTERIORS North Hoskins Road Office: 399-7202 | : : Advertisements 237 ‘Charlotte News’ selects Senior Bobby Morgan as Lineman of the Week Goels ieenrere 4M DRESS SHOP ; BEAUTY FREEDOM MART SHOPPING CENTER Open Monday Thru Saturdays Thursday Friday Evenings 392-2395 PEELE’S FLORIST It pleases us to please you! 3729 Wilkinson Blvd. Phone 392-1702 238 Advertisements ¢ Karen Gray seems to be in deep concentration as she prepares to try out one of the largest trucks at Carolina Truck and Trailer, Inc. CAROLINA TRUCK AND TRAILER, INC. | Highway 21 North CRUMPLER MACHINE COMPANY 200 North Hoskins Road 392-0964 Meet Your Friends at CHARLIE’S DRUG SUNDRIES 125 West Central Mt. Holly, N.C. 827-2211 827-9152 Tomorrow DelONYS CO VOU. pcos cneray coro ASA USED CARS| Dreaming of a luxurious future, Dennie Cashion tries to picture self as the owner of one of the finer models at A A Used Cars. A AUSED CARS 3012 Little Rock Road GY) Southern Bell Advertisements him- 239 DOMER’S MEN’S SHOP | 394-5378 2623 Westerly Hills Drive Gary Corbett, one of the best dressed students at West Mecklenburg, gives a hint to where he buys some of his good-looking clothes. � F ‘oe en eee Sb, ae oe sag 240 Advertisements Five seniors attend Youth Leadership Conference STANDARD CRANKSHAFT 3827 Wilkinson Blvd. 392-4371 Congratulations to the Class of 74 Mr. Mrs. Homer H. Brackett he 3 g ‘ é pa. e After admiring all the beautiful light fixtures at Electric Supply Com- pany, Teresa Davenport sits down to decide which is her favorite. ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY 201 West Morehead Street 372-7305 Advertisements 241 METROLINA SPRINKLER | COMPANY, INC. 120 Hillview Avenue 392-9360 DAYTONTIRESALES | Open crosscountry meet COMPANY B10 Weat Morehead —P-OuBox 1659 at Davidson attracts four Charlotte, N.C. 28201 of Reservation’s harriers MARTY’S BARBER SHOP HARRELSON FORD 1124 Oakdale Road 6500 South Blvd. Martin Lambert “We Sell For Less”’ BONANZA SIRLOIN PIT 3108 East Independence Blvd. 333-6759 Advertisemen ts 243 Majorettes Molly Hall, Tina Zeigler, Betty Jo Newton, Marcy Richardson, and Karen Canady pose for Newton Machine Company, Incorporated. Compliments of NEWTON MACHINE CO., INC. GORDON’S CLEANERS 2517 Westerly Hills Drive Worki -time af: heel tat Condens Sonion HARRY WHITE indy leans the mang tachtiques at dey cleaning (at aaa PLUMBING COMPANY, INC. 1921 Remount Road Charlotte, N.C. Phone 375-8962 244 Advertisements Horticulture class shows spirit by planting shrubbery CBS REALTY, INC. 1432 East Seventh Street 372-1340 Advertisement s 245 Shrine Bowl Committee selects Richard Bogan as N. C. defensive end Jon Geesy MASTER MAGICIAN Congratulations to the Class of 1974 from 8309 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte, N. C. 28214 704 — 399-8765 BLANKENSHIP CONSTRUCTION HUMPTY DUMPTY COMPANY DAY CARE 5721 Tuckaseegee Road 394-8095 Newborn to Six Years 4320 South Tryon Street 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. JA3-2626 CAROLINA SHEET METAL AND HEATING CO. 2631 Tuckaseegee Road 399-8931 246 Advertisements He pe In addition to helping arouse spirit at ball games, the high-spirited Indianettes pose in support of Insurance Consultant, Darrell Avery. DARRELL L. AVERY Insurance Consultant Pensions Annuities See me for all your INSURANCE needs! Home 392-4200 Office 377-5461 Advertisements 247 ‘ , h| EN WY i V Ws ae Be il J i A — 4 4 ae petition an ANY wo Gd ASH-YOUR CAR MIDTOWN MOTOR Sige After weeks of searching for a reasonably priced used car, Rusty Rozzelle is now puzzled over which model to test drive at Mid-Town Motors. Mid-Town Motors 1106 South Tryon Street “We Sell Clean Cars”’ A yearbook ends, but its memories will never die. | For some of us who made it our quest to make this yearbook unique, the struggle was intense. Worrying who had too many pages, and who did not have enough, sending copy back to section editors to rewrite four and five times, experimenting with new ideas, watching dreams being developed on a layout sheet, and working together to do it. these are the memories that will never fade from our minds 74 Tomahawk Staff 248 Advertisements Ferrell and Nancy Terri and Danny Carol and Kelly Susan Barrett and Mike Brown Janet Waller and Jeff Johnson Phil and Brenda Jane and Billy Ricky Nash and Vickie Middleton Jesus Saves Kim Lathan Donald Myers Tim and Suzanne Reid and Teresa Jan and Randolph Brenda and Mike Vickie and Keith Susan Bishop loves Mike Waldrop Dana loves Tammy Debbie and Sherman Teresa White and Wayne Robins “Action” Jackson Alice and Randy Bobby and Jayne Prominent author, Harry Golden, visits TDP class Brad A. and Karla L. Mel Miller Molly and Mark Phil Howell Patty and Scott Pete Arrington Britt and Teresa Neal and Sandra Jeff and Cathy Beverly Balowsky Joe and LouAnn Ricky and Lisa Mr. P. and Mr. C. The Westones Cindy and Billy Bobby and Melody Lamb Geovinna Yelton Eric and Cindy Renee loves Randy Barry and Elaine Judy Davidson Civinettes Bonnie and Ronnie Donnie and Beverly SPECIAL PATRONS Dr. F. G. Keith Dr. Charles Leighton Advertisements 249 ‘TOMAHAWK’ staffers select ‘Quest for New Dimensions’ A A A Used Cars (Adv.) 239 AFJROTC 116,117,150 Aaron, Mrs. Ethel 143 Abercrombie, Cindy 175 Abraham, Deanna 175 Abraham, Miss Shelia 160 Adams, Patricia Ann 165 Adams, Sandra 90 Administration 124,125 Aiken, Bruce 165 Alexander, Baron 175,120 Alexander, Miss Eddieola 143,105 Alexander, Henry 165 Alexander, Kim 98,189 Alexander, Melanie 175 Allen, Cindy 81,82,136, 189 Allen, Dennis 109,189 Allen, Mr. George 130 Allen, Jill 82,189 Allison, Shari 175 Allison Used Cars and Trucks (Adv.) 228 Alvis, Tim 165 Anderson, Elnora 47, 101,189,254 Anderson, Gladys 165 Anderson, Hayward 83,101,189 Anderson, Jean Marie 85,165 Anderson, Michael 64,165 Anderson, Russell 59 Anthony, Cynthia 90,175 Applied Arts Technology 144,145 Arant, Ellen 39,41,49,82,92,93, 135,189,214 Ardrey, Marcus 74,175 Ardrey, Sharon 165 Ardrey, Shelia 175 Arrowood, Lynn 189 Art Club 118 Atkinson, Bobby 189 Atnip, Mrs. Leoda S. 36,134 Atwell, Stan 189 Auman, Milton 23,47,75,87,110,113,115,189 Austin, Lisa Gay 175 Auten, Bonny 189 Auten, Brenda 90,165 Auten, Debbie 19 Auten, Gary 165 Auten, Gina 108 Auten, Janet 90,165 Auten, Michael 189 Auten, Regina 189 Auto Mechanics 144 Avant, Darrell 175 Avery, Darrell 59,113,165, 166, 167 Avery, Mr. Darrell 161 Avery, Darrell Insurance (Adv.) 247 Avery, Mrs. Jean M. 34,134,155,161 Aycock, Marsha 165 B Bacote, Marian 112,175,180 Bagby, Reginald 134 Baker, Betty Luanne 189 Baker, William Hiran 59,165 Baldwin, Patricia 85,91,114,118,190 Baldwin, Veronica 175 Ballard, Patty 114,190 Balowsky, Beverly 80,93, 190 Band 14,15,94,95, 187 Bankhead, Arthur 190 Barbee, Deborah 165 Barbee, Keith 111,190 Barbee, Montressa 34,118,174,175 Barber, Cathy 149,165 Barber, Charles 175 Barber, Linda 190 Barefoot, Jeff 190 Barnes, Jane 120,190 Barnhart, Mrs. D’Etta 131 Barrett, Susan 190 Bartlett, Donna 80,81, 100, 106, 107,135, 190,237, 254 Bartlett, Mrs. Edith (Adv.) 237 Bartlett, Melanie 165 Barwick, Davida 81,91,114,175 Baseball, Jayvee 72,73 Baseball, Varsity 70,71 Basketball, Jayvee 64,65 Basketball, Varsity 62,63 Battle, Eddie Prudential Ins. (Adv.) 223 Baxter, Mrs. Lynn 131 Baxter, Richard 38,87,95, 119,188,190 Beal, Deborah 190 Beam, Danny 191 Beasley, Stephen 145,190 Beatty, Evander 165 Beatty, Glenda 175 Beatty, Kenneth Allen 25,47,110,197 Beatty, Larry 111,191 Beatty, Linda 109,158,159 Beatty, Randy 191 Beatty, Rhonda 108,191 250 Index Belk, Briley 118,144,175 Bell, Dart 142,145,191 Bell, Mary Frances 91,191 Bell, Tony 175 Benfield, Mrs. Nancy 134 Benjamin, Libby 23,47,49,80,81,87,93, 100, 106,110,112,115, 191,254 Bennett, Connie 36,116,119,175 Bennett, Janice 114,116,175 Bennett, Mike 191 Bennett, Raikes 33,120,191 Benson, Jack 118 Benson, Mrs. Lou 37,126,127 Benton, Joseph 59,165 Benton, Ray 55,63,70,71, 156,191 Berrier, Bruce 82,98,99, 191 Bible Club 8,81 Biddy, Michael 191 Bidgood, Darrell 175 Bidgood, William 74,121 , Bilbro, Mr. Charles 144 Bishop, Susan 175 Bittle, Avis 165 Bizzell, Buzz 165 Bizzell, Leigh 32,112,191 Black, Geneva 165 ack, Keith 29,121,191 ack, Robert 20 lack, Robin 90,192 lack, Teresa 175 ack, William 192 ackmoore, Eugene 93 ackmoore, James 93 ackburn, Hazel 85,114,175 ackwell, Cynthia 188,192 lackwell, Dennis 165 lair, Jack 23,54,66,67,70,71, 113,115,192 lair, Mary 97,101,174,254 air, Reginald 165 Blanchette, Tom 74,175 Blankenship, Barry 43,55,74,175 Blankenship Construction Co. (Adv.) 246 Plankenship, Mrs. Faye 120,124,125 Blanton, Hugh 165 Blocker, Barbara 90,192 Blue, Mary 175 Blythe, Elizabeth 83,151,165 Bogan, Richard 76,113,115, 192,246 Bogan, Scott 113,165,167 Boger, Regina 165 Bolick, Mr. Carl 16,70,71, 148,160 Bolick, Robin 117,165 Bonanza Sirloin Pit (Adv.) 243 Boone, Mr. Charles 72,146 Boone, Mrs. Kay 124,125 Bost, Frankie 192 Bostian, Mike 75 Bostian, Tommy 75 Bouler, Tony 74,192 BOW AND ARROW 98,99 Bowen, Patricia 10,165 Boyd, Michael 165 Boyd, Ronnie 111 Boyd, Warren 76 Boyd, Mrs. Williene 130 Boyles, John 23,47,80,81,110,113,192 Bracey, Annie 165 Bradley, Paul 67,80,113,175 Bradley, Tony 175 Bradshaw, Jackie 192 Bradshaw, Karen 165 Bradshaw, Teresa 92, 102,112,139,175 Brady, Janice 175 Brady, Steve 175 Branch, Debbie 36,165 Branch, Jeanette 135,175 Brawley, Belinda 165 Braxton, Donna 165 Braxton, Jeannie 8,23,35, 110,112,192 Brenson, Dwayne 165 Brickle, Teresa 165 Bridges, Michael 59,64,65, 165 Bridges, Pamela 83,175 Bridges, Roy 192 Bridges, Susan 15 Bridges, Tony 192 Bright, Keith 192 Brisendine,,Scott 165 Broadway, Miss Priscilla 130 Broderick, Nelson 165 Brooks, Jeff 144 Brooks, Phyllis 192 Brooks, Sara Lavyonne 165 Brookshire, Cloyd Ben 192 Broome, Sandy 192 Broughton, Chris 175 Brown, Delaine 175 Brown, Constance 118,192 Brown, Gregory 111,116 Brown, Linda Denise 176 Brown, Mike 75 Brown, Richard 113,192 Brown, Sandra Laine 192 DWWBDDWWWDWODOOD Brumfield Studios (Adv.) 227 Brunk, James 192 Bruton, Mr. Roosevelt 128 Bryant, Deborah 165 Buchanan, Barbara 165 Bullins, Marilyn 83,165 Burch, Mr. Hauzie 129 Burchell, Cindy 192 Burden, Huey Nelson 176 Burke, DeGrandval 192 Burger Chef (Adv.) 221 Burns, Christopher 80 Burns, Gayle 166 Burns, Kim 83 Burns, Teresa 14,85,92,97, 101,176,254 Burrell, Joy 83,85,98, 112,192 Burrell, Susan 166 Burris, Teresa 193 Bus Drivers 120,121 Butler, Gwendolyn 176 Byrd, Betsy 193 Byrum, Jan 23,25,53,85, 102, 103,110,112,191, 220,254 Cc Cable, Debbie 80,193 Cable, Clell 72 Cafeteria Staff 129 Caldwell, Lisa 193 Caldwell, Myron 61,164,166, 168 Campbell, Cindi 9,176 Campbell, Scott 80,81,87,193 Camps, Josh 74 Camp, Renee 166 Canady, Karen 166,244 Canipe, Susan 166 Cannon, Brenda 85,86,96, 102,112,176, 220,254 Capps, Alan 35,44,55,67,70,80,118 Capps, Dale 58,59,64, 166 Cardell, Mr. Horace 144 Careno, Mr. Rick 80,224 Carmichael, David 113,193 Carolina Sheet Metal and Heating (Adv.) 246 Carolina Truck Trailer Inc. (Adv.) 238 Carowinds 24, 25,234 Carpenter, Cynthia 166 Carr, Mavis 105 Carr, Theresa 166 Carr, Tyrone 54,74, 118,193,207 Carrothers, John 67,176 Carrothers, Wade 54,193 Carter, Gary 176 Carter, Jeffrey 85,166 Carter, Kathy 52,166 Carver, David 166 Case, Frank 193 Cash, Miss Elizabeth 134 Cashion, Dennis 7,55,68,70,85, 115,193,239 Cassell, Steve 61,63, 176 Castles, Susan Elizabeth 83,85, 112,166 Cates, Tom 80,193 Cathey, Brenda 176 Cathey, Catherine 166 Cathey, Jimmy 166 Cathey, Melvin 54,55,77, 193 Cathey, Ramona 166 Catoe, Teresa 109,176 Caton, Ronald 55,61,74, 176 Cauthen, Keith 193 CBS Realty, Inc. (Adv.) 245 Chambers, Chris 176 Chambers, Clarence Dryle 166 Chambers, Robert Terry 176 Chambers, Senetra 85,176 Chambers, Tamara 166 Chapman, Carlton 55,62,63 Chapman, Jim 58 Chapman, John 55,63, 176 Charlie’s Drug Sundries (Adv.) 239 Charlotte Fence Building (Adv.) 221 Chatman, June Marie 166 Chavers, Kimberly 83, 166 Chavous, Wayne 166 Cheerleaders, Jayvee 52,53 Cheerleaders, Varsity 38,52,53 Cherry, Mr. Kenneth 146,147 Chez La Petite (Adv.) 236 Chidester, Christie 47,91, 106,107,194 Childers, Debra 20,252 Childers, Joe 59 Choir 15,90 Chorus 15,90,91 Christenbury, Alice 193 Christenbury, Richard 166 Christianson, Deborah 112,176 Civinettes 8,112,209 Clark, Delor is 109 Clark, Donald 116 Clark, Michael 64,90 Clark, Reba 82,90, 166 Clemmer, Mrs. Becky 158,159 Cline, Susan 85,194,232 Cline, Mrs. Zelda 82,140,141 Clinton, Frank Furniture Co. (Adv.) 231 Cloninger, Michael 61,166 Clouse, Danny 55,67,72,73, 115,176 Clouse, Mr. William 24,75, 132 Cobb, Joe 194 Cobb, Lisa 81,96, 176,254 Cochran, Lori 166 Coffey, William 55 Cogdell, Keith 176 Cohn, David 55,66,67,70,99, 113,194 Coleman, Ronald 155,176 Coletrane, Leola 108,194 Coletrane, Meranda 111,176 Collins Company (Adv.) 219 Collins, Mr. Clifton 155 Connally, Jimmy 109,194 Connor, Cheesmon 194 Connor, Denise 82,176 Connor, Gerry 166 Cook, Cynthia 176 Cooke, Julie 90,166 Cooke, Neal 166 Cooper, Cheryl 176 Cooper, Mr. Donnell 12,21,94,138 Cooper, Larry 74,194 Cooper, Sherri 109,176 Cooperative Office Occupations 108,158 Corbett, Gary 55,11,194,221,230 Cotati East (Adv.) 232 Couch, Diane 176 Coulwood Barber Shop (Adv.) 228 Coulwood Junior High School (Adv.) 225 Covington, Pamela 176 Cox, Blair Richard 54,176 Cox, Ronald 54,194 Coyle, Kathy 109,176 Crane, Mary Catherine 153,166 Crawford, Linda 177 Crocker, Debra 108,194 Crosby, Joe 177 Cross Country Team 61,243 Crowder, Bernard 109 Crowder, Dennie 177 Crowder, Melvin 58,59, 166 Crowe, Deborah 91,177 Crumpler Machine Company (Adv.) 239 Cruse, Mrs. Mary 143 Crutchfield, Kim 92,177 Curlee, Keith 166 Curry, Sarah 117,166 D Dalebrook Biddeville Pharmacies ( Adv.) 233 Dale, Amy 132,166 Dandy Cleaners (Adv.) 235 Darby, Yasmin 90,166 Darby, Jewel Yvette 108,194 Daugherty, Cheryl 111,194 Davenport, David 70 Davenport, Mark 59,166 Davenport, Teresa 85,195,241 Davidson, Judy 91,101,195, 228,254 Davidson, Pam 93 Davis, Cedric Bernard 177 Davis, Charles 166 Davis, Clifton 177 Davis, Dennis Lee 130,170 Davis, Diane 166 Davis, Gloria 195 Davis, Gwen 85,166 Davis, John Baxter, Jr. 31,40, 107, 116,117,195 Davis, Karen 177 Davis, Michael 118,177 Davis, Patassio 166 Davis, Regina 105, 106,114,177 Davis, Roger 72,177 Davis, Shira 177 Davis, Wilson 80 Day, John 61,67,177 Day, Mr. John 44,74, 146,147 Dayton Tire Sales (Adv.) 243 Dean, Gracie 118,195 Dean, Nancy 177 Deedy’s Cloth Store (Adv.) 226 Derr, Paul (Adv.) 224 Deese, Debbie 80,143,195 Deese, Louise 118,195 Deese, Steve 195 Dellinger, Donald 80,91,104,195 Dellinger, Frances 195 Dellinger, Karen Elizabeth 166 Dellinger, Rodney 166 Digh, Laura 166 DECA 109 Dixon, Mrs. Elizabeth 135 Dixon, Tina 69,112,177 Dodson, Richard 177 Dixon, Randy 81,177 | Domer’s Men Shop (Adv.) 240 Donald, Sam 177 Donat, Sharon 90,177 Don’s Installation (Adv.) 228 Dowdle, Donna 67,105,166 Drakeford, Ivey 166 Drama Club 45,119 Drivers Education 132 Drummond, Mrs. Thomasena 135,157 Dubose, Kimberley 140,166 Dudley, Ronnie 64,166 Dunbar, John Dale 143,195 Duncan, Blain Eric 166 Duncan, David 116,166 Dunlap, Ronald 118 Dunn, Dale 195 Dunn, Glenn 82,167 Dunn, Kevin 167 Durham, Donna 167 E Easter, Delores 40, 105,117,150, 167 Easter, James 54,56,74,82, 119,146 Easter, Jerome 74,118,177 Easterling, Julie 82,177 Edmonson, Tim 195 Edwards, Alice 177 Edwards, Andrew 195 Edwards, Barry 75,177 Edwards, Deborah Ann 167 Edwards, Zack 64 am, Nick 75 Ider’s Super Market (Adv.) 236 dridge, Paula 106,196 dridge, Paul 23,47,83,104, 106,110,196 lectric Supply Company (Adv.) 241 ler, Larry 111,177 liot, Mark 111,177 liot, Van 196 liott, Vickie 196 Ellis, Wendell 167 Elmore, Lee Ann 81,112,177 Emery, Sean Robert 58,59, 167 England, Barry 177 English Department 133-137 Eplee, Herb 23,87,91,110,113,196 Eppes, Joyce 91,93,177 E. R. Draperies Interiors (Adv.) 237 Estes, Linda 167 Estridge, Pamela 167 Eudy, Alice 109,177,244 Eudy, Frankie 111,196 Evans, Albert 54,74 Ewald, Rusty 177 Executive Council 86 ese Mes Meo Mico Mesmeomco mes) F Fagg, Karen 177 Fair, Dino 49,85, 135,143, 196,214 Fair, Terry Lynn 59,167 Farrar, Geneva 167 Fashion Merchandising 142 Faust, Phyllis 83,177 Featherstone, Jeff 177 Featherstone, Ken 116,167 Ferrell, Christy 117,167 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 115 Fields, Eric 177 Fincher, George 196 Fisher, Phillip David 58,59 Fitzsimmons, Mr. Joe 155 Flag Girls 89,95 Flax, Gregory 109,177 Flemming, Dwayne 196 Fletcher, Karen Denise 167 Fletcher, Patti 178 Fletcher, Thomas 54,196 Flint, Mrs. Ruth 129 Florsheim Shoe Shop (Adv.) 226 Football, Jayvee 58,59 Football, Varsity 54-57 Ford, Andrea 37, 106,114,196 Ford, Greg 111,196 Ford, Sharon 178 Foreign Exchange Council 26,27,115 Foreign Language Department 140-141 Forney, Wayne 178 Forrester, Jeff 92,107,178 Forte, Barbara 196 Forte, Virginia 167 Foster, Bill 167 Foster, Mrs. Jo 29 Foster, Susan 196 Fowler, Rosemary 196 Fox, Robin 167 Foxx, Charles 178 Foxx, Jacqueline 81,178 Frazier, Gloria 178 Freedom Mart Shopping Center (Adv.) 238 Freeman, Kenneth 196 Freeman, Susan 196 French Club 82 French, David 80,113,178 French, June 196 French, Mr. H. Douglas 144 Froneberger, Wesley 67,74,90, 178 Fulkerson, Bill 233 Fulkerson’s Sunoco (Adv.) 233 Fuller, Freddie 111 Fullerton, Robin 178 Funderburk, Angela 167 Funderburk, Mike 23,47, 110,196 Furr, Barbara 167 Furr, Gregory 178 Furr, Karen 40,83, 167 Futrelle, Gloria 167 Future Homemakers of America 114 Future Teachers of America 114 G Gaddy, Miss Barbara 44,69, 137,148,149 Gaddy, Mrs. Julia W. 114,135 Gaddy, Robin 196 Gaddy, Steve 178 Gaetano, Kevin 63,167 Gaines, Thomas 178 Gardner, Becky 178 Gardner, Keith 196 Garris, Elaine 196 Gathings, Robbie 81,82,178 Gayle, Patti 81,178 Gayle, Lou Ann 81,91,196 Geer, Celicia 108,131,196 Geisler, Daniele 140 Gelsinger, Gay 167 Gelsinger, Ginger 19 General Contractors (Adv.) 232 Gibbs, Reid 196 Gibbs, Sandra Diane 69, 167 Gill, Jerome 117,178 Gilleland, Donna 91,161,197 Gillenwater, Beth 178 Gillespie, Geoffrey 178 Gillespie, George 16 Gillespie, Linda 83,92, 197 Gillis, Deborah 167 Gilson, Joseph 80,90,91, 104,178 Gilson, Matthew 40,104,167 Glasson, Yolanda 178 Glenn, Janet 178,183 Glenn, Sarah 197 Glover, Bobby 23,47,75,82, 106,117,197 Glover, Rogers 116,178 Godfrey, Melanie 118,167 Golden, Mr. Harry 249 Golf Team 68 Good, Carolyn 197 Goodman, Mrs. Catheryn 129 Goodman, Randy 118,178 G ordon’s Cleaners (Adv.) 244 Gosey, Richard 167 Gosey, Ronald 197 Graham, Sam 178 Grag, Donald 104,197 Gray, Karen 87,112,158, 197,238 Gray, Ronald Edgar 90 Gray, Sharon 10,100,197,254 Green, Evelyn 87,178 Green, Donald 167 Green, Elliott 113 Greene, Mrs. Judy 126 Green, Michael 106,198 Green, Pamela 167 Greene, Tim Larry 167 Gregory, Charles 167 Gregory, Neomia 90,167 Gresham, Michael 55,178 Grice, Lee 75,178 Grier, Aaron 82,93,198 Grier, Bernard 178 Grier, Denise 198 Grier, Doug 15,68,92 Grier, Gregory 198 Grier, Jasper 167 Grier, Kevin 135 Grier, Stephanie 198 Grier’s Funeral Service (Adv.) 224 Griffin, Debbie 92,198 Griffin, Ginger 106, 112,167 Griffin, Josie 178 Griffin, Tamara 167 Griffith, Bennie 111 Grigg, Katherine 90,119,178 Grigg, Lisa 168 Grindstaff, Keith 198 Groves, Darlene 168 Guidance Department 126 Guinn, Tami 168 Gupton, Janet 83,96, 178,254 Gurley, Mike 168 Guthrie, Carol 87,105,178 Guy, Lynne 198 Guy, Mary Anne 40,92, 168 Guy, Sgt. Paul 40,113,150,161 Guy, Susan 24,91,198 Guy, Vickie 6,178 Guyton, Greg Dean 168 H Hager, Debbie 80,198 Hager, Lou Ann 81,82,96, 179,254 Hager, Neal 178 Halder, Connie 168 Hall, Dana 92,198 Hall, James 111,179 Hall, Molly 83,91,179,244 Ham, Bucky 179 Handy, Gerald Lee 67,168 Hannon, Mrs. Lee 129 Hardee’s (Adv.) 230 Harden, Mary 90,168 Hare, Allen 118 Hargett, Bonita 179 Harkey, Barbara 179 Harkey, Karen Jill 108,198 Harkey, Steve 179 Harpe, Ronald 179 Harrelson Ford (Adv.) 243 Harrington, Peggy 112,179 Harris, Chris 118 Harris, Debbie 168 Harris, Evelyn 198 Harris, Mary 168 Harris, Mrs. Mary 30,37,87,124,125 Harris, Myra 168 Harris, Paula 198 Harris, Sherry 188,198 Harris, Teresa 198 Harrison, Chris 94,198 Harrison, Eric 98,99, 198 Harrison, Sharon 168 Harrison, Sherry 85 Hart, Kathy 82,85,96, 137,179 Hartis, Ronald 111,179 Hartley, Greg 168 Hasty, Teresa 53,179 Hatley, Darrell 179 Hayes, Billy 111 Hayes, Sharon 93,105 Haynes, Vickie 98,118,198 Head, Debbie 180,198 Heath, Antoinette 82,179 Heath, Glenn 67,74,137,179 Hearn, Dwight 198 Hearn, Eddie 68 Hedden, Karen 168 Hedden, Karla 168 Helderman, Randy 198 Helms, David 15 Helms, Melody 14,26,43,85,198 Helms, Pamela 168 Helms, Suzanne 80,83, 152,168 Helms, Rosina 179 Helms, Tim 40,80,116,168 Helton, Jeanette 129 Henderson, Amanda 168 Henderson, Mattie 111,198 Henderson, Ron 179 Henderson Volkswagen (Adv.) 234 Hendrix, Bill 198 Henson, James Ronald 199 Hester, Rita 168 Hester, Robin 179 Hester, Terry Norman 179 Hestikind, Marsha 179 Hicklen, Aaron 179 Hickman, Michael 23,47,48,91,106, 107,110,199 Hicks, Steve 61,107 Hicks, William K. 168 Hill, Larry 111,180 Hilton, Delaine Yvonne 179 Hinson, Karen 168 Hinson, Robin 199 Hinton, Robert 63,199 Hilton, Tommy 180 Hipp, Diane 199 Hipp, Margo 168 Hipp, Martha 80,199 Hipp, Tim 180 Hodgson, Wanda Kay 168 Hoffman, Johnsie 168 Holder, Benji 180 Holland Drug Company (Adv.) 236 Holland, Ricky 180 Holliday, Robert 118,199 Holmes, Karen 90 Holmes, Gary 180 Holthouser, Barry 180 Homecoming 32,33 Homecoming Week 30-31 Home Economics Department 142,143 Home Economics Related Occupations 143 Homesley, Myra 180 Homzak, Cheri 69,180 Honeycutt, Debbie 90,180 Hooker, Ricky 67,113,199 Hooper, Kim 168 as yearbook theme to illustrate 1973-74 happenings Hoover, Bill 180 Hoover, Richard 199 Hoover, Roger 199 Hope, Lorraine 43,81, 168 Hope, Norma 93,180 Hopkins, Chan 180 Hopkins Hopkins Construction Company (Adv.) 223 ; Hopkins, Sandi 80,157,180 Hord, Terry 45,121,199 Horky, Cliff 67,199 Horne, Mrs. Peggy 98,99, 119,138,139 Horn, Shery! 180 Horton, Tonya 168 Hoskins Drug Company (Adv.) 235 Houston, David 6,96, 180 Houston, Louise 168 Hovis, Doris 129 Hovis, Michael Ernest 67,168 Howell, Pamela 168 Howell, Phil 199 Howey, Carol 119,199 Howze, Michael 83, 180 Hudson, Gloria 83,93, 104,199 Hudson, Keith 67,72,180 Huffman, Michael 180 Huffman, Phyllis 168 Huffstetler, Donna 180 Huffstetler, Joy 200 Huffstetler, Monte 68,118,180 Huffstickler, Bob 200 Huggins, Ronnie 116 Hull, Gary 96,180 Human Relations Committee 42 Humphries, Richard 200 Humpty Dumpty Day Care (Adv.) 246 Hunsucker, Mrs. Betty 105,143,152 Hunsucker, Gary 85,180 Hunsucker, Rhona 181 Hunt, Miss Burnette 37,41,90,91, 138,139 Hunt, Lieutenant Governor Jim 22 Hunter, Mrs. Betty 136 Hunter, Irma Raye 114,200 Hunter, Phyllis 181 Huntley, Karen 90,200 Husband, Ronald 111,200 Hutchinson, Keith 200 Hyatt, Debra 175 Hyder, Charles 200 I Indianettes 38,88,247 Industrial Cooperative Training 111 Interclub Council 33,87,219 Irvin, Debbie 105,181 Irvin, Steve 17,46,47,55,61,70,76,87,95, 115,200, 227,254 Isenhour, Susan 108,200 Ivestor, Lori 25,200 Ivey, Lynn 118,181 Ivey, Steve 200 Izzard, Rosina 200 Izzard, Rosita 92,200 J Jackson, Cindy 87,98,99,200 Jackson, Richard 109 Jackson, Steve 23,47,48,84,85,86,87,93, 110,201 James, Kenneth 201 Jenkins, Linda 93 Jenkins, Linda 116 Jernigan, Paul 44,93,181 Jetton, James Steven 201 Johnson, Ann Deborah 181 Johnson, Doris 135,141 Johnson, Garfield 181 Johnson, James 201 Johnson, Junior 111 Johnson, Linda 201 Johnson, Mrs. Loree 104,126,127,161 Johnson, Patricia Ann 201 Johnson, Ressie 201 Johnson, Shelia 201 Johnson, Skipper 66,67,201 Johnson, Walter 181 Jones, Bobbie 181 Jones, Cynthia 14,17,44,90,91,201 Jones, Mrs. Evelyn 130 Jones, Felton 181 Jones, Greg 117,181 Jones, Ken 118 Jones, Mr. Richard 57,132 Jones, Jeannie 181 Joy, Barbara 129 Joy, Libby 80,91, 104,151,181 Joy, Rusty 201 Judge, Arritta 31,201 Judson, Janet 25,32,49,112,118,201,225 Junior Class Executive Committee 174 Justice, Bruce 181 Index 251 ‘Tomahawk’ thanks ’73 editor-in-chief Debra Childers K Kaelin, Mrs. Cecelia 83,141 Kale Office Outfitters (Adv.) 223 Kalso Earth Shoe (Adv.) 225 Keener, Kelle P. 169 Keener, Kimberly 181 Keener’s Gulf Service (Adv.) 225 Keever, Dave 181 Keistler, Mrs. Faye 103,124,125 Keistler, June Alane 181 Kelly, Rhonda C. 181 Kendrick, Rhonda 86, 116,201,222 Kennedy, Clara 90,111,181 Kennedy, John 169 Kessler, Mr. Fred 152,176 ; Key Club 113,236 r Kidd, Toni 92,93, 169 Kiker, Robin W. 59,117,169 Kilgore, Robin 90,181,185 Killman, Duane 201 Killm an, Rolland 72,73 King, Brenda 105,169 King, Charles 181,39 King, Mike 11,54,72,85,97, 101, 181,235,254 Kinley, Danny 181 Kinnett, Patty 202 Kirby, Carolyn Ann 181 Kirby, Debra 83,181 Kirkpatrick, Gerald 181 Kirkpatrick, Keith 109,181 Kirkpatrick, Ronald 169 Kiser, Bill 87 Kiser, Cynthia 181 Kiser, Debbie 114,181 Kiser, Phil 83,104, 106,181 Kistler, Timothy Lee 181 Kitchen, Larry 111,181 Kitchen, Wanda 202 Klassette, Sylvia Dean 181 Klassette, Terry 59, 169 Klein, Rhonda 112,174,181 Knight, Jennifer Denise 85 Knotts, Angela 182 Knotts, Jason Reginald 118,202 Knox, Senator Eddie 157 Knox, Teresa Ann 169 Kretschmer, Gus 49,55,66,67,80, 113,115,116, 202 Kyaw, Cindy 169 L Lagatore, Nancy 82,114,182 Lamb, Melody 202 Lambert, Eileen Chery! 182 Lanier, Jeff 182 Lathan, Kimberly Melissa 18,83,85, 106,202 Laton, Everett 169 Lawing, Beverly 87,106,202 Lawing, Billy 202 Lawing, Carl 182 Lawing, Charlotte 182 Lawing, Susan 112,118,202 Laws, Michele 202 Leak, Mr. William 121,124 Leatherman, Barbara 182 Ledbetter, Joyce Viola 82,118,182 Lee, Roger 202 Lee, Steve 111,202 Lefevers, Michelle 182 Leger, Mr. Fred 17,29,32,124,125, 164,188 Lemmond, Mr. Donny 54,64, 148 Von Levuen, Lewis 117,169 Lewis, Janet 83,95, 203 Lewis, Myra 169 Lewis, Ray 46,80,91,135,182 Librarians 126,127 Library Club 104 Liger, Michelle 182 Linder, Karen Rebecca 169 Lineberger, Mr. Ralph 128 Lineberger, Terry Lama 169 Lindsay, James 92,203 Lindsay, Robert Vann 203 Linker, Leslie 182 Little, David 182 Little, Janet 118,132,182 Little, Karla 203 Little People’s School (Adv.) 226 Little Rock Auto Sales (Adv.) 223 Little Super Market (Adv.) 218 Littlejohn, Jane 86,169 Littlejohn, Lucinda 85,87,92,203 Livingston, Carole 149,182 Livingston, Johnny 203 Livingston, Teresa 203 Long, Danny 104,169 Love, Hal 106,169 Lowery, Betty June 169 Lowery, Regina 85, 182 Lowery, Vernie 203 252 Index Lucky, Alvin 111,203 Lucky, Eddie 116 Luckey, Lee Richard 111,182 Luckey, William 169 Lully, Phillip 169 Lyerly, Melia 23,43,48,85,101,110,116,203,254 M McAleer, Margaret 18,38,88,204 McArver, Mr. Eddie 56,67,133 McAuley, Donna 204 McCain, Mrs. Bettye 36,104, 126,160,161 McCain, Eddie 87,111,204 McCall Brothers (Adv.) 222 McCall, Bryn 35,112,206,222 McCall, Cathy Jean 182 McCall, Ella 169 McCall, John Loyd 85, 164, 168, 169 McCarter, Mrs. Peggy 103,131 McCathern, Mrs. Yvonne 136 McCauley, Cynthia 169 McCauley, Michael 90 McCain, Claude 182 McClain, T. C. 55 McClelland, Ricky 204 McClure, Samuel N. 169 McCord, Mrs. Hannah 129 McCord, Sammy 91,204 McCorkle, Kevin 144,182 McCown, Kenneth 204 McCracken, Shelly 169 McCrowy, Bernice 90,204 McCrorey, Charles 117 McCullough, Curtis 204 McCullough, Josh 117 McCullough, Lydia Victoria 204 McDaniels, Kim 169 McDonald’s (Adv.) 218 McElveen, Eddie 169 McGee, Mona 29,182 McGee and Oates (Adv.) 226 McGee, Rosalind Elaine 169,170 McGee, Teresa 170 McGill, James 204 McGill, Sylvia 92, 182 McGill, Vernon 164,165,168 McGinn, Mr. Joe 124 McGinnis, Donald 170 McGlohn, Mr. Loonis 18,19 McGowan, Amanda L. 204 McGowan, Nathaniel 182 McGranahan, Ginny 170 McGuire, Ann 108,204 Mcllwain, Paris 170 McInnis, Cynthia 182 McKarsher, Mrs. Linda 152,153 McKeon, Mrs. Joan 35 ,125,124 McKee, Kelly 92,170 McKeen, Mary 83,182 McKenzie, Aden 67 McKinney, Ronnie 170 McKoy, Mrs. Thelma 155 McLain, Sabrina Anette 170 McLaurin, Joey 42,80,49, 118,201,205 McLauren, Leah 138,204 McLeod, Mrs. Ellen 127 McManus, Cindy 170 McManus, Ernest 205 McMoore, Anja 52,53, 182 McMurray, Cynthia 85, 109,119,182 McMurray, Rosalyn 205 MeNair, Scottie 111,118,205 McNair, Teresa 85, 164,170 McNeil, Clay 116,117 McRorie, Danny 182 Maintenance Staff 129 Majorettes 38 Malary, Andy 203 Marks, Flick 106,116,182 Marks, Susan 114,203 Marler, David Jack 203 Marler, Stanley 169 Marley, Dexter 23, 106,110,203 Martin, Jay 169 Martin, Michael 182 Marty’s Barber Shop (Adv.) 243 Marz, Cindy 169 Mashborn, Patricia 203 Massey, Rodney 169 Massey, Sharon 169 Massey, Tyrone 143,182 Master Magician (Adv.) 246 Math Department 146,147 Matthews, Beverly 203 Matthews, Carnel 109 Mattox, Mary Lynette 83,85, 169 Maw, Col. Clarence 116,150 Maxwell, D. D. 118,182 Maxwell, Denise 82, 182 Maxwell, Micheal 116,169 Mazyck, Denise 182 Mazyck, Herman 182 Medlin, Mrs. Marsha 126 Meeks, Frankie 58,59,90, 170 Meeks, Reginald 205 Melton, Dan 100 Melton, Linda 111,205 Messer, Connie 111,183 Metcalf, Susan 183 Metrolina Sprinkler Company (Adv.) 242 Metts, Annette 205 Middleton, Elaine 205 Middleton, Vickie 111,205 Mid-town Motors (Adv.) 248 Miles, Charleston Anthony 64 Miles, Denise 183 Miller, Brenda 205 Miller, Carl 205 Miller, Diane 205 Miller, Harold Lee 116,170 Miller, Mell 63,81,205,229 Mills, Denise 109 Mills, Timothy 55,205 Mills, Veronica 170 Mills, Wayne 116,117 Mingus, David 170 Mitchell, Mrs. Vera 129 Mitchem, Donna 170 Mobley, Emilye 85,170 Mock, Leslie Karen 183 Mode, Rodney 67,170 Moody, Miss Barbara 131 Moore, Joyce Ann 90,170 Moore, Alvin 116 Moore, Amy Elizabeth 170 Moore, Edward Eugene 84,205 Moore, James 59,170 Moore, Janet Teresa 28,53,83,85, 140, 170,233 Moore, Keith Reginald 205 Moore, Lois 81,170 Moore, Marty 183 Moore, Renee 32,85, 205 Moore, Mr. Sam 145 Moore, William 170 Moreland, Richard 205 Moreno, Philip 170 Morgan, Bobby 77,81, 113,115, 205,238 Morrison, Cynthia 170 Morrison, Linda 111 Morrison, Theresa Ann 205 Moses, Albert 205 Moses, Janet 205 Moses, Lynne Dana 183 Moses, Rita Gail 170 Moss, Dana 205 Moss, Warren 117,170 Motley, David 59,113,115, 147,167,170 Movie Committee 85 Mozeley, Ann 49,92,93, 112,151,170 Mozeley, David 111,183 , Mull, Melva 170 Mull, Ricky 111,205 Mullen, Brent 183 Mullis, Charles 183 Mullis, Pat 108,205 Mullis, Randy 161,206 Mullis, Richard 170 Mullis, Tommy 120,170 Mungo, Anthony 183 Murray, Miss Susan 139 Murray, Teresa Rose 139,183 N Nance, Chris 67,183 Nance, Mr. Steven 145 Nance, Tina 32,33,38,53, 158,206 National Honor Society 22,42,110 Nelson, Broderick 59 Newton, Betty Jo 95,87,89, 157,206,244 Newton Machine Company, Inc. (Adv.) 244 Nivens, Kathy Denise 170 Nixon, Cathy Denise 90,170 Nixon, Judy 170 North State Motors (Adv.) 235 Norwood, Doug Lewis 206 Norwood, Mr. U. S. 9,118,156,161 Oo Oak Hills Superette (Adv.) 220 Occupational Preparation 130,131, 156,157 Oliphant, Lester 206 Oliphant, Yvonne 206 Olivares, Debbie 109,183 Olson, Alan 165 Olson, Tennie 183 Opportunity Day 35 Open Kitchen (Adv.) 231 Orchestra 92,93 Orr, Doug 183 Osborne, Marion 206 O’Shields, Laurea 82,85,97, 101,183,254 Outward Bound School 46,226 Owens, Michael Timothy 55,67,72, 115, 137,1 if! Page, Keith 206 Painter, Belinda 102,114,183 Pappas, Mrs. Cheryl 83,141 Parker, Anthony 74,183 Parker, Bernice 206 Parker, Patsy 183 Parker, Tammy 183 Parker, Wesley 183 Paris, Joel 206 Parris, Phoebe Elaine 170 Parrott’s Auto Repair (Adv.) 231 Parrott, Pam 11,108,206, 231 Parsons, Jackie Louise 82. 90 170+ Parsons, Shirley 207 Parsons, Wayne Gumey 111,116,117,206 Patton, Patricia 170,171 Patterson, Jackie 207 Patterson, Mr. Ronald 55,146 Patterson, Shelia Renee 207 Paul, Melissa 184 Pays, Connie 207 Payseur, Debra 32,118,207 Pearson, Allison 87,118, 148,151,207 Pearson, Mr. Charles 136 Pease, Patricia Ann 37,44,53,85,91, 118,207 Peek, Mr. Clyde 54,156 Peek, Mr. Paul 145 Peele’s Florist (Adv.) 238 Pendergrass, Francis 68 Penninger, Robert 207 Perez, Miss Linda 19 Perkins, Sheryl 207 Perry, Joslyn 171 Perry, Roslyn 43,171 Perry, Sammy 87,207 Perryman, Deborah 142,184 Pettice, Johnelia 90,105,171 Pettis, Mary 207 Petzke, Brad 87,117,150 Pharr, Anthony 63,207 Pharr, Mrs. Eunice 131 Pharr, Ivan 184 Pharr, Vanessa 207 Phifer, David 184 Phillips, Cheryl Elaine 83,85,86, 112,171 Phillips, Deborah 91,184 Phillips, Winfred 207 Physical Education Department 148,149 Piercy, Mr. Brooks 151 Pinkston, Jimmy 93,106, 107,113,134, 184 Pitts, Iris Denise 90,171 Plastic Letters and Signs (Adv.) 230 Plummer, Angela Juanita 83,90, 171 Plummer, Ellana 25,207 Plummer, Joel 118,207 Plummer, Perry 171 Plummer, Reid 111,208 Plummer, Teresa Diane 171 Plyler, Carol 91,118,208 Plyler, Rusty 81,208 Plyler, Virginia Louise 171 Polk, Alphonso 208 Polk, Leon 74,208 Political Science Club 105 Pompey, Everette 58,59,64 Pompey, Michael 64,65,74, 184 Poole, Danny 56,70, 115,184,218 Pope, Gary Dean 6,96, 184 Porter, Keith 59,115,171 Porter, Trena Robin 93, 164,165,171 Potts, Carolyn 208 Potts, Frances 208 Potts, James 152 Powell, Deborah 171 Preslar, David 184 Pressly, Randy 171 Price, Barbara 171 Price, Brenda 32,91, 136,208 Pride, Clayton 55,76,208 Pride, Ronnie 116 Pride, Theresa 116,171 Primn, Elaine 81,91,101,208,254 Prince, Penny 171 Proctor, Debbie Lynn 171 Prunty, Randy Edward 61,115,171 Q Query, Thomas 37,39,97,101,119, 184,254 Quinn, Tammy 83 R Raborn, Christopher 171 Raborn, Dawn Tina 119,174 Ragan, Michael 171 Ragan, Mrs. Nancy 157,158,159 Ramsaur, Cathy 8,80,81,83,87, 114, 136,157,174 Ramsey, Alan 54,208 Randall, Mark 184 Ranson, James Barry 171 Rawlinson, Gwenette 105,208 Ready, David 184 Reames, Eddie 184 Reames, Linda 171 Reavis, Robin 59,171 Red Cross Club 105 Reed, Charlotte 151,171 Regency Beauty Parlor (Adv.) 224 Reid, Betty 111,171 Reid, Donald Eugene 171 Reid, Karen Ann 85,114,184 Reid, Richard Lee 208,210 Reid, Willie 208 Rhodes, Connie 184 Rhodes, Jamie 208 Rice, Sabrina 85, 105,117,171 Rice, Tony 117 Richardson, Marcy 89,95, 184,244 Richardson, Mary 119 Richardson, Valeria 184 Richmond, Keith 184 Riddle Brothers Motor Co. (Adv.) 230 Riley, Gail 209 Riley, Mike 111 Ritchie, Shirley 80,87, 108,209 Ritenour, Kris 23,24,82,87,110,116,209 Roberson, Rhonda 109,184 Robert’s Distributing Co. (Adv.) 218 Roberts, Terri Elizabeth 114,116,119, 184 Roberts, Theresa 109,184 Robinson, Don 184 Robinson, George 91,184 Robinson, Mary 90,171 Roddy, Arlene 117,171 Roddy, Darlene 171 Roddey, Rena 209 Roddy, Rosalind 91,184 Rogers, Timothy 184 Rohrman, Mr. Laurence 113,137,152 Robinson, Willie 61,62,63, 184 Rose, Christine Elizabeth 26,81,83,87,91, 184 Ross, Lisa 92,209 Ross, Scott 91,139,209 Ross, Terry 209 Rozzelle, Robin 93,171 Rozzelle, Russell Sloan 23,93, 110,101,209, 248, 254 Retreading Equipment, Inc. (Adv.) 232 Rushing, Duce 209 Russ, Janet 184 Russell, Mr. Dewey 137 Russo, Mrs. Julia B. 133 Ss Sadler, Cassandra 45,93, 119,209 Sadler, Chris 58,116 Sadler, Greg 184 Sadler, Jayne 23,26,27,47,81,87,92, 102, 103, 110,112,115, 209,220,254 Salons, Gwenette 111 Samuels, Mark 116 Sanders, Belle 184 Sanders, Deloris 184 Sanders Kentucky Fried Chicken (Adv.) 220 Sanders, Mrs. Minnie 147 Sanford, Denise 91,184 Sartor, Emmerson Waddell 55, 111,118,209 Sawyer, Brad 111,184 Schrum, Mr. Vance 34,72, 147,160,174 Science Club 106 Science Department 221 Scott, Charlotte 129 Seagle, Cindy Renee 171 Seagle, Janet 185 Seagle, Joy A. 209 Sealy, Kate 129 Seagroves, William 185 Senior Class Executive Committee 188 Serafini, James 185 Serafini, Ronald 61,67,74,209 Sharpe, Lynne 185 Sharpe, Tecia 209 Sharpling, Cynthia 117,171 Shaw, Donna 210 Shaw, Jimmy 109,144,210 Shaw, Robin 24,132,185 Sheppard, Mike 68,210 Sheppard, Philip 80,81,93,171 Sherer, Mark 185 Shipman, Jenesha 171 Short, Jean 90,171 Sides, Elizabeth Ann 69,171 Sifford, Cynthia 91 Sifford, Robert Easley 210 Sifford, Roger 118,210 Sigmon’s Gulf Service 219 Simon, Pam 82 Simmons, Mark 106 Simmons, Ricky 45,119,210 Simmons, Sandra Laverne 80,81,210 Simmons, Torrence 63,210 Simmons, Vontina 185 Simons, Vanessa 112,114,185 Simpson, Carey 210 Simpson, David F. 210 Simpson, Frank 210 Sims, Tommy 23,87,92, 106, 107,110,210 Sites, Robin 184 Slaughter, Mr. Thomas 106,152 Sloan, Elizabeth 185 Smart, Frank 44 Smith, Abraham 91 Smith, Alison 85,146,171 Smith, Charles Henry 185 Smith, Mrs. Cindy 137 Smith, Cynthia 171 Smith, David 74 Smith, David 74 Smith, Don 72,132,185 Smith; Gwennette 210 Smith, Jimmy 171 Smith, Kim 211 Smith, Lisa Ann 185 Smith, Mark 211 Smith, Michael Reid 111 Smith, Michael 111,211 Smith, Robert Craig 54,57,70,71,113,115,21 Smith, Ronnie 185 Smith, Shelly 211 Smith, Steve T. 59,171,211 Smith, Toni 14,87, 107,114, 157,185 Smith, Vannessa Elaine 90,171 Snead, Dexter William 185 Snipes, Lee 185 Snodgrass, Donna 108,211 Snodgrass, Gail 171 Social Science Department 154-157 Soloman, Vera 109,119,185 Sophomore Class Executive Committee 164 Sorrow, Don 211 Sowell, Tonia 83,105,171 Spada, Kim 171 Spadaccini, Kim Cecelia 171 Spainhour, Mrs. Margaret 93,139 Spanish Club 82-83 Spanish Curl Hair Fashion (Adv.) 220 Spears, Aaron W. 105,117,150,171 Spears, Darlene 172 Spittle, Mrs. Ruby 129 Springs, Andre 68,185 Springs, Britt 211 Springs, Cindy 136,211 Springs, Jackie 211 Springs, Stan 185 Springs, Tim 172,173 Spry, Mike 188,211 Stafford, Robert Hugh 172 Staley, Jaydena 185 Staley, Kevin 54,63,72, 185 Staley, Wesley 55 Standard Crankshaft (Adv.) 241 Standard Insulating Corporation (Adv.) 218 Stanley, Patricia 10 Stansberry, David 59,172 Starnes, Diann 172 Starr, Cynthia B. 90,186 Steadman, Brenda 85,87,93,211 Steadman, Joseph 59 Steele, Robert 172 Stenstadvold, Einar 26,27,97,99, 101,113,211 Stephens, Miss Linda 5,43,126 Stephenson, Alan Dale 172 Stephenson, Vanessa Sue 108,211 Stewart, Larry Allen 117,172 Stewart, Roger 172 Stewart, Sheri 38, 103,112, 158, 188,212 Stikeleather, David 55,61,74,77, 109, 188 Stinson, Bobbie 121 Stinson, Cinde Dale 172 Stitt, James Robert 64 Stokes, Eddie 172 Stradford, Crawford 54,62,63,111 Strawser, John 80,131,186 Strawser, Stephanie 26,30,80,81,85,90,91,102 104, 112,212,221,254 Student Council 84,85, 183 Stutts, Charles M. 172 Sullivan, Barry Eugene 55,72, 186 Sullivan, Beth 118,212 Sult, Terry 186 Summer Activities 24,25 Summey Drug Co. (Adv.) 225 Sumpter, Angela Adele 88,92,94, 186 Sutton, Cindy 212,219 Swain, Mae 129 Ab Tackett, Danny 186 Tacky Day 36,37 Tadlock, Barry 111,212 Tamson, Richard Neil 72,183 Tarlton, Debbie 212 Taylor, Billy 186 Taylor, Cassandra 212 Taylor, Greg 172 Taylor, Janice 212 Taylor, Jeff 212 Taylor, Susan 186 Teague, Mrs. Linda 81,156 Teague, Phil 16,54,70,113,115,212 Tench, Robin 54,72, 186 Tench, Sandra 212,213 Tench, Steve 74 Girls’ Tennis Team 69 Tennis Team 75 Thomas, Kelly 46,80,81,212 Thomas, Laura Leigh 34,69,80, 186 Thompson, Alan 172 Thompson, Cindy 69,172 Thompson, Dennis 186 Thompson, John 212 Thompson, Pam 69,186 Thompson, Samuel 74,212 Thompson, Suzanne 100,112,188,213,254 Thorman, Brian 69 Thornburg, Debbie 186 Threatt, Doris 94,172 Threatt, Joy 10,186 Timberman, Edward Allen 172 Todd, Craig 54,85, 113,186 Todd, Jodie Lynn 172 Todd, Mark Eugene 186 Todd, Melvin 74 Todd, Valerie 213 Todd, Veronica 213 Tolbert, Pam 23,31,81,82,91,100,110,116,213, 227,254 TOMAHAWK Business Staff 11,102,103 TOMAHAWK 11,96,97, 101,248, 250,252,254 Torrence, Charlie Mae 213 Townsend, Cathey 93,172 Townsend, Sharon 92,213 Townsend, Shirley 186 Track 55,74 Trivette, Christopher 186 Trotter, Teresa 213 Troutman, Carol 91,186 Tucker, Gary 74 Turner, Craig Allen 213 Turner, Trena 186 Turpin, Marie Dana 26,81,85, 112,186 Turpin, Mrs. Patricia 137 Tyler, Brenda 104,186 Tyson, George 186 U Underwood, Cindy 90,109, 186 Underwood, Karen 118,213 Usher, Gary 21,75, 161 Vv Valliere, Debra 213 WwW Wadsworth, John David 172 Wadsworth, William 172 Walden, William 40,172 Walden, Peggy 186 Waldrop, Leslie 186 Waldrop, Mike 59,172 Walker, Mrs. Betty 160 Walker, Howard, Jr. 172 Walker, James Ernest 172 Walker, Mr. Morgan 7,58,62,63, 147 Walker, Paula 186 Walker, Shelletta 186 Wallace, Billy J. 172 Wallace, Brende Lyn 90,172 Wallace, David 172 Wallace, Doris 213 Wallace, Doris 114,186 Wallace, Lindsay 111,213 Wallace, Rachel 213 Wallace, Shirley 186 Wallace, Victor 213 Waller, Janet 213 Walters, Donna 131,213 Walters, James 186 Walters, Janet 108,159,203,214 Ware, Jacqueline 91,186 Ware, Paul Maxton 186 Warick, Lynn 82 Warlick, Rick 118,214 Warren, Lori Gayle 172 Warren, Steve 214 Warrick, Vanessa Lynn 42,85, 172 Washington, John 64,172 Washington, Karen Elizabeth 85,214 Washington, Shelia 214 Watson, Eric 45,55, 103,119,214 Watson, Fred 54,214 Watt, Nocromos 90,142,214 for giving permission to use her poem as theme of book Watts, Jimmy 186 Watts, Judy 129 Weaver, Linda 186 Webb, Erne Jean 172 Webb Tax Service (Adv.) 236 Weidner, Robert 214 Welch, Belinda 150 Welch, Janice 172 Welch, Lavon 187 Welborn, Deborah 214 Wellman, Sherman 117 Wellmon, Bruce 82,113, 167,172 Wellmon, Mrs. Virginia 115,126 Wentzel, Kenneth 113,214 Wentzel, Terry 55,72, 115, 187 West, Lynette 83, 187 Westbrook, Teresa 102,103,187 Westmoreland, Stan 74 Westones 36,91 Westover One Hour Martinizing (Adv.) 226 Wheat, Candi Leigh 172 Wheeler, Georgia 172 Wheeler, Geraldine 114,214 Whilden, Sharon 81,83, 135,187 Whisenant, Barry 118,214 Whitaker, Ronald Lee 116 White, Bonnie 118,187 White, Ronnie 62,77,214 White, Teresa 33,86, 187 White, Wanda 117,172 White, Mrs. Wilhelmina 156 Whitley, Charlie 74 Whitley, Melanie 172 Whitley, William 214 Whitesides, David 187 Whitson, Patti 80,87,90, 114,214,237 Wholesale Gift Center (Adv.( 229 Wigfall, Ellen 172 Wiggins, David 187 Wike, Terry 172 Wilbanks, Garry 59,172 Wilbanks, Larry 172 Wilkenson, Lesa Eugenia 82,92,172 Wilkerson, Bobby 61,64,65,172 Wilkinson, Kathy 172 Wilkinson, Ken 14,75 Wilkinson, Lisa 104 Wilks, James Gregory 62,63,81,83, 188,215 Wilks, Stanley 42,215 Williams, Mrs. Annie H. 147 Williams, Brenda 172 Williams, Erin 172 Williams, Gregory 172 Williams, James 187 Williams, Janet 187 Williams, Ralph 172 Williams, Rosanna 93 Williams, Rosina 10 Williams, Tony M. 215 Williams, Wendee Beth 173 Williams, Yvonne 91,114,187 Williamson, Rosanna 49,92, 112,173 Williford, Ellen 83,86, 173 Willis, Richard 173 Wilson, Charles 173 Wilson, Chery] 90,173 Wilson, David 111,215 Wilson, Karen 215 Wilson, Larry 215 Wilson, Mary 173 Wingate, Mr. Matthew 111,159 Winstead, Miss Margaret 155,156 Winters, Mike 23,35, 106, 107,110,215 Withers, Jeff 91,187 Withers, Reginald 55 Witherspoon, Kimberly 83, 140,173,233 Withrow, Sara 83,173 Wonder World of Fabric (Adv.) 224 Woodall, Teresa 117,173,187 Woodard, Gloria 108,215 Woods, David 173 Workman, Daniel 215 Worthy, Lester 59,85, 173 Wrestling 66,67 Wright, Bradford 187 Wright, Dale 187 Wright, Mr. T. C. 20,21,22,124, 160 Wright, Teresa 10,85,92,215 Wright, Vickie 187 Y Yancey, Michelle 187 Yarbrough, Milton 113,133,215 Yelton, Miss Geovinna 33, 107,156 Young, Betsy 143 Young, Denise 69,215 Youngblood, Barry 187 Youth for Christ 80 Index 253 TONAL to wer me weg = ‘ 2 a wn A - Te or ee ee Oss tonne ow Pe e foo mw Ape ni, Ww a Hf beakers Rinne Vib TOU Ue EP ee VEE Muy DUE eP eee ge, r 3% Pe ee i Dimensions for Charlotte-Mecklenburg, a long range program which sought ways to improve all facets of com- munity life, was begun by a group of civic leaders. This program in its quest searched to find new dimensions for all citizens by ‘‘working together today for a better and brighter tomorrow.” Since we are part of this com- munity, the TOMAHAWK staff chose as this year’s theme Quests for New Dimensions. Our lives are made up of quests which we strive to complete. If we sit back, we gain nothing; others will build around us. Just as we have watched ugly masses of steel and concrete become buildings which have altered the skyline of Charlotte, we too have changed. As Charlotte’s dimensions were changing, we also were reaching higher than we ever had before. As the community changed so did West Mecklenburg High School. This year saw a new principal assume leadership and begin his quest for new dimensions with the student body. New courses were added which helped give each student a better opportunity to pursue things which interested him. Through this expansion, we had the opportunity to be in a class.more closely related to our personal quests. Throughout this year, some of our quests have been fulfilled; others were formed. As the 1973-74 school year ended, we began to realize that we must not only reach out, we must reach up to fulfill our quests. Quests 255 256 Quests Quests... for happiness. Knowing all we do and all we see, Becomes a part of the ultimate goal. Hopes, tears, memories, Splash through our minds. We know this quest has ended. Taking and passing over many opportunities, we have natured in reasoning and wisdom. Past experiences now seem priceless, but even more important are those waiting in the future for us to find through our Quests for New Dimensions. BES . : ohetite 1 Rn Mabe AMNION NTE MSE VND wen Re a Sa noes : N