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

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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.

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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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16 Symphonic Band, Trojan Stage Band, choral groups With the coming of spring, members of the band, choir, and orchestra began practicing for the annual end-of-the school year presentations. They worked to ensure successful performances. Spring’s arrival was saluted with music May 2 as the Symphonic Band, led by Mr. Donnell Cooper, and the Olympic High School Stage Band presented the annual Spring Musicale. The major selection by the West Band was “Suite Concertante.” Selections by the visiting Trojans included arrangements of songs from the forties — “In the Mood” and “A String of Pearls.” The first-rate concert presented by the choir and Westones on May 7 would convince anyone that they were a multi-faceted group. “O Happy Day,” taken from a popular recording,was chosen as the theme of the program. Depicting a springtime setting, the stage was decorated with a bright colorful motif by the Wes- tones. Flowers and a calendar on the backdrop showed that spring had arrived! Five choir members performed solos. Cindy Jones sang the “Theme from ‘Valley of the Dolls’; later Herb Eplee presented “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” Patsy Pease was featured in “Feeling”; and Beth Rose, in “Sometime.” Teresa Burns, accompanied by the choir, concluded with the theme “O Happy Day.” ABOVE RIGHT: Before the Spring Concert, Cindy Underwood assists Caro! Troutman during rehearsal. ABOVE: All members of the choir con- centrate on producing beautiful tone qualities as they sing.