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Independence students live and learn in England
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer This spring break, a group of Independence High School students made the trip across the Atlantic, to England, as part of the exchange program at the school. Students traveled to Worcestershire, England, to stay with … Continue reading
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Indy basketball advances to round two of state tourney
The Independence Patriots basketball team moved one step closer to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state tournament last Monday night, with a narrow first-round playoff win against the RJ Reynolds High School Demons. The game was close and … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Community Church hosting block party
The Mint Hill Community Church will be hosting a block party at Independence High School, Sunday, January 27, from 1—3 pm. Free hot dogs and chicken will be available, an inflatable will be there, and attendees will have the chance … Continue reading
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Independence wrestlers hit stride
Over the last few weeks, the Independence wrestling team has been picking up wins and adding trophies to its collection. Over the holiday break, the Patriots went undefeated at the Clash at the Creek (5-0) to earn first place. Senior … Continue reading
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2012: The Year in Review
JANUARY Stinson-Wesley takes District 6 school board seat At the beginning of 2012, Rev. Amelia Stinson-Wesley filled the District 6 seat left open by Tim Morgan. Stinson-Wesley was one of 12 candidates vying for the position, and was … Continue reading
Independence Students land summer internships
This year, 26 Independence High School students will get a head start in the working world. They have been chosen to participate in the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program, an initiative by the Charlotte mayor’s office to provide local high school … Continue reading
Two Patriot wrestlers are champions at county tourney
By Frank Smithwick Sports Writer frank@minthilltimes.com Eighteen schools participated in the two-day Al Kessie Mecklenburg County Wrestling Tournament held at Olympic High School this past weekend. The tournament is named after a former coach and athletic director in CMS who … Continue reading
Indy wins close first round game, gets rematch with Butler
Friday, November 2, the Independence football team got their wish by narrowly beating NW Guilford in an offensive shootout at home. The win helped set up a rematch of the last regular season game, Butler vs Independence. NW came in … Continue reading
Order of the Patriot inducts new members
At a ceremony Wednesday, October 24, five student and honorary members were inducted into the Order of the Patriot at Independence High School. The Order of the Patriot is an honor organization that recognizes individuals that have excelled in leadership, … Continue reading
Independence students compete to feed the hungry
This fall, the Academy of International Studies at Independence High School is competing to feed the hungry. The competition is the Student Hunger Drive of the Carolinas, a competition among more than 20 schools to donate food to the Second … Continue reading
Barnes acts as ‘home wrecker’ during Homecoming game
Friday nights’ game between Independence and the host South Meck Sabres took a while to get action going on either side of the ball. Both teams went scoreless in the first quarter. It was not seconds into the second quarter … Continue reading
Independence DREAM Team to restore neglected trophies
Each year, Noel Hamrick takes her US History class to see the old bomb shelter at Independence High School, leading them out a side door, through a chain link fence, down concrete stairs, and through a hot boiler room. But … Continue reading
Indy teacher sky dives
Long-time Independence High School chemistry teacher, Melissa Bliss, did something crazy before Mother’s Day—she went sky diving. She made a trip down to Skydive Carolina in Chester, South Carolina, where she met up with her tandem partner, the man who … Continue reading
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