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

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the Park’ for prom’s theme; Catalinas provide music TOP RIGHT: To preserve the memories of the night, couples pay to have their portraits made. LEFT: Senior Mark Tadlock and his date Cindy Nixon, and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Schrum enjoy a dance. ABOVE: Mr. Kenneth Cherry finds time to indulge in some refreshing snacks and conversation.

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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.

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20 Participants, cheerleaders honored at banquet Wrapping up memories of long hours of practice, victories, and defeats, athletes and cheerleaders en- joyed the annual Athletic Banquet as a final get to- gether. The school cafeteria was the scene of the gathering May 27. Different awards — varsity letters, certificates, and emblems — were presented according to the number of years a member was active in his respective sport. After the meal, award presentations were made by the coach of each sport and cheerleader adviser. Principal Freddy Leger assisted them. An unexpected recognition came to baseball team members. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Davenport, parents of the late Dave Davenport, gave them, the coaches, and assistants a gift in Dave’s memory. Having loved the game but being unable to take part, Dave was team manager before his death March 4, 1974. Highlighting the evening was the presentation of the coveted Rusty Meacham Award to Jackie Blair. ABOVE RIGHT: Coach Ron Patterson looks on as Tony Bouler accepts his plaque from Chris Young. RIGHT: Mr. Leger and Coach Bolick stand by after Mike Sheppard and André Springs receive awards. or