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

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ABOVE LEFT: Kelly McKee displays her musical skills as she rhythmically plays her cello. LEFT: Singing “Day by Day,” the choir produces a pleasant blend of voices at their concert. ABOVE: Helping the orchestra direc- tor, Ann Mozeley assists in selecting some arrangements.

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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.

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Juniors plan nostalgic event, choose ‘Saturday in Memories of nostalgia, joy, festive moods and ten- derness will live for many years to come for those who attended the Junior-Senior Prom, May 17. “Saturday in the Park” was the theme for the special event. Supervised by Mrs. Jean Avery, prom adviser, the Junior Class Executive Committee worked to make the occasion memorable. Working until almost midnight on May 16, the underclassmen created the theme set- ting for the prom by transforming the Ranson Mall into a park complete with cherry trees and a park bench. From nine to twelve, the music of the Catalinas echoed throughout the mall. Couples danced, chatted, or enjoyed refreshments prepared by Mrs. Virginia Scott and her cafeteria staff. During intermission, offi- cers of both classes were introduced. Each senior who attended received an engraved charm to commemorate the evening. All too soon the midnight hour arrived, and couples hurriedly left to previously planned, rollicking post- prom parties. The next day Mrs. Avery and her junior committees wearily cleaned the mall while most seniors who had attended the prom slept late. ABOVE RIGHT: Assembling in the Ran- son Mall, couples dance to one of the Catalinas’ slower songs. ABOVE: Couples enjoy the refresh- ments and conversation as they listen to the contemporary music. RIGHT: Members of the Catalinas per- form the theme “Saturday in the Park” for the couples.