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

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BELOW LEFT: During a break at home- coming practice, football sponsors and their escorts relax. BELOW: Barry Sullivan listens closely in Mrs, Cheryl Pappas’ Spanish class for instructions.

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ABOVE: Robin Tench, grimacing in pain after a knee injury, has an ice pack applied by Danny Poole. ABOVE LEFT: Members of the chorus perform at the spring choral program entitled ‘Oh Happy Day.’

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Students’ tardies rise as school opens at 7:30 a.m. ABOVE: Alison Smith paints signs after school to help boost school spirit for homecoming. RIGHT: During an exciting baseball game, 2 student rests his tired feet, waiting for the final out. A change in the students’ routine was effected by the re-scheduling of classes to begin at 7:30 a.m., an hour earlier than in years past. This resulted in increased tardies in first-period classes until students became accustomed to the new schedule. Although many grumbled about getting up before sunrise to come to school, most liked being dismissed at 2:10 each after- noon. After becoming accustomed to the new routine; studies; and, in many instances, different surroundings, the student body settled down for another year of learning and participation. Student life involved more than the special events — homecoming, pep rallies, music programs, and the Junior-Senior Prom. It includ- ed meeting friends in the hall, participating in sports, joining clubs, and helping on committees. Each day repeated the routine of students’ attending classes and rushing to the cafeteria for lunch. The fa- miliar sounds included “May | have your attention, please” and “Pardon this interruption” over the inter- com or the three rings of the bell for Mr. Ralph Line- berger to report to the office. Progress for the school year did not get under way until late in November when the first Executive Council meeting was held. or. PS eS i on 5. pe LE EDL ELIE eee Pa EEL wea - a eRe ese i nee,