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

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LEFT: For creating school spirit, Mr. Leger hands Debbie Christianson and Kim Burns awards. BELOW LEFT: After receiving his letter and certificate for wrestling, Jerry Handy walks away. BELOW: Laura Thomas, Denise Young, Cindy Thompson, and Beth Sides re- ceive letters for tennis.

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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

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22 Seniors meet challenges, receive honors, awards After all the year’s challenges were met, many de- serving students were ‘rewarded for their talents, accomplishments, leadership, and distinguished ability at the annual Awards Day program, May 24. Attired in their maroon robes and caps and escorted by the junior marshals, members of the Senior Class marched into the auditorium to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” played by the band. Senior Class Chairman Sherry Harris extended greetings to all the parents and platform guests. Following the invocation, Mike Hickman sang “The Lord’s Prayer.” Awards from area businesses were presented to Carol Guthrie, Terry Hord, Sammy McCord, and Vanessa Stephenson. The five Charlotte News All Star Scholars — Milton Auman, Libby Benjamin, Mike Hick- man, Steve Jackson, and Patsy Pease — received certif- icates of merit. Citizenship awards went to Libby Ben- jamin, Alan Capps, Steve Jackson, and Melia Lyerly. Following these presentations the choir sang two selections. After these, the school awards were given out. At the conclusion of the program, Principal Freddy Leger announced the ten top academic seniors. Since four seniors had tied for tenth place, thirteen names were announced. ABOVE RIGHT: Miss Stephens recog- nizes Libby Benjamin as a Charlotte News All Star Scholar. ABOVE: Platform guests stand as the Class of ‘74 marches in during the Awards Day ceremony. RIGHT: Seniors dressed in the tra- ditional graduation robes wait for the presentations to begin.