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

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ABOVE: As Renee Cathy completes her vault, Lisa Smith and Mrs. Rohrman serve as spotters. ABOVE RIGHT: For their contribution to Dimensions Week, the Westones perform in the library. RIGHT: Mrs. Linda Beatty shows Carol Plyler and Teresa Davenport how to write up a sales slip.

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the new realit would have a functioning student government organization during the summer months. This year no such ruling was made. Even though the changes were negative, shortly after school opened, elections and try- outs for Indianettes and cheerleaders were held. Students worked diligently to make up for time lost through the board’s decision. Student Council members began actively planning activities designed to make those re-assigned here become a part of West. 13

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‘Dimensions of West’ spotlight activities, abilities Dimensions of West Mecklenburg was held the week of April 22-26. The purpose of the festivities was to spotlight activities in all areas of school life — aca- demics, activities, achievements, and abilities. Prepa- rations for the focus on the Dimensions of West began nearly a month prior to the week. Clubs, classes, orga- nizations, and faculty members worked diligently to assure success of the program. To kick off the week of festivities, Mrs. Mary Harris, who co-ordinated the activities; Montressa Barbee; and Herb Eplee appeared on WSOC-TV’s “Noon Report.” They discussed the program with commen- tator Ray Barreth. The TV station also covered activities during the week, using video footage onnews programs. programs. An open house for parents and the general public was held April 23. Displays of students’ projects were set up in each department. One attraction was a tea sponsored by the CHEO for the teachers the members worked with at elementary schools in the area. Mini- concerts by the band on the lawn each day at lunch and by the Westones in the library were other features. The horticultural students sold terrariums and hang- ing baskets during the week. Biology students sent up rockets with their own ‘“Mousetranaut.” The Art De- partment exhibited works in the showcase in the cafe- teria lobby. ABOVE LEFT: Senior Melissa Paul works diligently on a project for “Strawberry Fields Forever.” LEFT: Libby Joy shows Elaine Scott the numerous terrariums on sale during Dimensions Week. ABOVE: The band, under the direction of Mr. Donnell Cooper, gives a mini- concert after lunch.