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Do you want to be a part of a club at Myers Park that empowers women to create positive change in their communities? Do you want an opportunity to meet incredible people and make new friends? Then Clothes for Change is the club for you! Clothes for Change is a non-profit organization that works to empower women and young girls through fashion-related fundraisers. Their annual clothing sale is their biggest fundraiser of the year, which takes place in December. In preparation, starting months prior, the club members begin collecting gently-used clothing and have various sorting events to get them organized and priced right for the sale. They also plan to revive their bi-annual gala this year, which, due to Covid-19 and funding issues in the past years, they haven’t been able to put on. Emily Catherine Brietz, the club’s previous social media manager and now upcoming president of Clothes for Change, believes “it will make a great comeback this year and include wonderful speakers, performers, and a silent auction.” 

A lot of work goes on behind the scenes of this big clothing sale in December. The club typically starts collecting gently used or new clothing that is no longer wanted around the middle of October. St. John’s Episcopal Church has graciously opened its doors to the club for them to store and sort all of the clothing items. They then have bi-weekly meetings to sort the clothes into various categories, such as shirts, jeans, jackets, etc. Later, on a Friday in early December, the members move all of the racks of clothing from the church into the Cornwell Center to set up for the sale the next day! Most of the club’s funds come from this event, and Brietz notes, “It’s wonderful to be able to fight against fast fashion by giving unwanted clothing to a new home.”

While there is no specific organization that the club partners with, they give out one to two scholarships to Myers Park students to attend local colleges such as CPCC and UNCC at the end of the year. They send out applications and conduct interviews before awarding a scholarship to a young woman who the members believe will use her education to make a positive impact on her community.

Brietz joined Clothes for Change during her sophomore year at Myers Park. She recalls, “I had always heard the CFC promoted the community within its members, so I wanted to check it out. Through jamming out at clothing sortings with other members and trying to set up the clothing sale late the night before, I’ve become really close with other CFC members and have made great friends in the process.” This past year as social media manager, Brietz created the Instagram posts, sent out the Remind messages, etc. In terms of her upcoming role as president, she says, “I’m super excited to have the opportunity to be president in the 2023-2024 school year. I love my leadership team and their dedication to the club; they are wonderful to work with and the reason CFC is able to accomplish so much!” 

With that being said, they would love to welcome new members for the upcoming school year! Look out for their booth at Club Rodeo in the fall, and until then, you can follow their Instagram @mpclothes4change. “We like to think our events are pretty fun, but even more, CFC gives you the opportunity to create a community and bond with other students you may have never interacted with before, ” says Brietz. “Being part of CFC gives you plenty of opportunities to give back to the environment through our clothing sale and to women in our community through scholarships.” And, as the club members like to say, “CFC4Life!”

As the Myers Park Spring Sports conclude their triumphant seasons, the seniors enjoy celebratory recognition nights complete with flowers, pictures, and monumental walks across the field, court, or track. 

All sports are dictated by times, standings, and scores. Yet, it’s the moments spent alongside one’s team during practice, through sweat, grit, and struggle, that are often overlooked in the face of these numbers. The moments when relationships deepen and when teammates pick each other up after a hard practice prove to be far more memorable, as seen through the reflections provided by the following senior athletes. 

While the Women’s Varsity Lacrosse team heads into the conference finals, Avery Colwell reflects, “Being on the lacrosse team has given me the opportunity to form close relationships with my teammates and has taught me a lot about accountability and teamwork.” 

Teamwork seems to be a common theme among these athletes as they look back on values and lessons they will transfer to their new post-high school lives. 

Individual Conference Champion and member of the Conference Championship team for Men’s Varsity Tennis, Jason Ratledge, also speaks on teamwork, “Being on the team means being able to make a usually individual sport a group thing and winning and working on our goals together.” 

For all of these athletes, consistency is key. Showing up everyday together not only strengthens the individual, but the team as well. 

Ben Jarrett, a member of the Men’s Varsity Lacrosse team, speaks on consistency as he prepares for senior night, “Being on the lacrosse team has taught me how to persevere and stay consistent with a commitment, which has brought me closer to teammates and formed relationships that I’ll have for life.”

Community, family, and team: each of these concepts are mentioned by the following athletes, highlighting the connections developed within their sport.

Paige Maykowski, a member of the Women’s Varsity Softball team, discusses her experience before the conference tournament, “Being on the MPHS softball team has meant a lot to me because it has given me some of my best friends, the best coaches and some of the most amazing memories from high school.”

Another senior, Haley Cannady, from the Outdoor Track and Field team reflects on community after a memorable senior night, “To me, the MPHS track team has meant a place of community where everyone supports and pushes each other to be their best self whether on the track or off the track.”

Charlotte Simas, a senior on the Women’s Varsity Soccer team, recognizes her team after a win and a milestone achievement of 50 goals scored for Myers Park, “Being on the MPHS Soccer team has meant the world to me because it has brought me the best of friends that I am blessed to call my family. The moments shared and the love we have for each other makes the sacrifice more than worth it.” 

Additionally, the Men’s Varsity Baseball team heads into the 4A Conference Tournament strong. After celebrating their last game at the Sink and a memorable senior night, Ike Schmidly notes, “The baseball team has helped me create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.”

Lastly, Eli Schmidly remembers his time spent playing for the Men’s Varsity Golf team. After the team took home the Championship trophy from the Conference Tournament, Eli won Player of the Year! 

He adds, “I would say MP Golf has meant a lot to me because we get to be on a team which is fun because golf is an individual sport. It’s fun to be able to travel together and play together.”

The consistent threads of community, teamwork, and family are woven into each senior’s reflection of their time spent playing in Myers Park green. So whether it’s sports, clubs, or other extracurriculars, build that team atmosphere, build others up, and build a community that will serve as a source of inspiration for years to come.

A new school bill is on the verge of being passed. The bill would ban schools from including  13 concepts regarding race theory and racism in school curriculums. The bill also includes the eradication of conversations about systematic racism. If passed, this bill will significantly affect the future of education in the state of North Carolina. 

NC House Bill 187  forbids schools from educating students about “privileges because of their race or sex, that the United States is a racist or sexist country, or teaching that one race or sex is superior.” This isn’t the first time that lawmakers have tried to influence the academic curriculum in classrooms. Two years ago, a similar bill, House Bill 324 was passed by the NC General Assembly and sent to Governor Roy Cooper, but was ultimately vetoed. Republicans strengthened their legislative majorities in the November elections, making it more difficult for General Assembly Democrats to uphold any future vetoes. This brings into focus a local issue that is controversial nationwide.

Sponsors insist they’re not looking to shut down discussions about the history of racism and sexism, because the bill has a handful of exceptions. This includes one to allow “the impartial instruction on the historical oppression of a particular group of people based on race, ethnicity, class, nationality, religion or geographic region.”  Despite the bill’s multiple supporters, educators argue that the General Assembly is  trying to limit critical dialogue in schools. They believe this will have a significant impact on the future of education by not equipping students with important knowledge needed to succeed in life.

 Furthermore, opponents of the bill believe that NC lawmakers are not only limiting the academic curriculum, but also the ideas to which students are exposed and harming their ability to engage in real world issues.  NC State Senator, Natalie Murdock states “They’ll [teachers] be afraid of teaching the full history, they’ll be afraid to talk about structural racism and systemic racism—barriers that persist to this day.” She and other supporters believe that critical education encourages students to think independently, question assumptions, and challenge the status quo. They argue that students may become passive learners who accept what they are told without questioning it.

In addition, the implementation of critical education in academic curriculum has proved to help students develop important skills such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. Studies have shown that these skills are essential for success in the 21st-century workforce. Opponents argue that by limiting critical education, students risk being left ill-prepared for future challenges. 

Gaston County Rep. John Tobertt sponsors House Bill 187 states that he doesn’t believe in the eradication of the conversations of controversial topics in classrooms and he says he does not advocate for historical concepts to be avoided simply because they portray negative aspects of US History.  Instead, he says his intention is to shape the approach used to present such topics and keep certain points of view from being “promoted” over others. He states “This bill[HB 187] does not change what history standards can and cannot be taught.”  The argument that the bill is targeted more at how such topics are presented rather than historical facts themselves is supported by another Republican, Rep. David Willis of Union County, who said, “We know as a nation we have good, bad, and ugly. And I want my children to understand all of that…We’re asking not to politicize this, but to un-politicize this.”

Although it is not explicitly stated, House Bill 187 ties into the aspects of critical race theory that have come up in public discourse for several years now. Seven other states have chosen to ban the teaching of topics related to critical race theory (CRT), and sixteen other states are in discussions to potentially ban CRT.

Time flies when you’re having fun! The Myers Park Hoofprint Staff can hardly believe the third quarter is coming to a close this 2022-2023 school year. This year so far has not failed to demonstrate what community looks like, as it has been full of endless, special moments of fun, learning, and accomplishments. Going into the 4th quarter, there is only more for students and staff to look forward to. It is always a good day to be a Mustang!

Just recently, there has been huge accomplishments for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The boys ended their season by bringing home the trophy from UNC’s Dean Dome in the 2023 NHSA 4A State Championship! All in the same weekend, the New Balance Indoor Track Nationals was held in Boston and members of the Myers Park Track team competed against the best high school runners in the nation. Events included the Men’s 4 x 400m, women’s 60 m Dash, Women’s 5000 M run and 1 mile, Women’s 800M run. The winter sports’ season will be hard to beat, but the start of the season for spring sports gets students, staff, and MP supporters excited for warm weather, spring flowers, and more wins to come. 

Outside of the sports scene, MP Odyssey of the Mind groups placed high at the central region tournament and won The Fusca award. The chess team won the CMSCA high school team tournament, DECA attended the North Carolina State Conference, and orchestra students have been selected to participate in Western regionals. Along with such amazing awards, Dream Team has been active at the park in many ways that included their kindness week, full of activities related to positivity. They also held a January Hygiene drive, and the organization is now planning the Prayers for Elijah Kickball tournament on Friday, March 31. 

Enough about the accomplishments of so many clubs and organizations at The Park, let’s talk about the fun that has been filling the time of some MP Seniors off campus. As some students and community members might have heard, the ‘senior assassin’ game has been full of intensity and determination from participating seniors this year! With a money award of over $800, many seniors have been dedicated to the act of sneaky water gun assassinations. In the first round, over 180 students were participating and hopeful that they would make it through the week to move on to the next round, but after just round one, there were only 69 students remaining. After week two, the reaiming students continue to try their hardest to eliminate their target via water guns, and not be eliminated by another student in the process. May the best senior mustang win!

In other senior news, there has been a busy schedule for students in the 12th grade, and it will only get more busy from here as we head into the spring. Senior ‘skip day’ was Friday, March 17th, and St. Paddy’s day was celebrated by most seniors that day. Just the week before, there was a classwide senior meeting where details about graduation and other exciting announcements were discussed as well as the distribution of senior t-shirts and graduation cap and gowns. June 12th, 2023 is the date for the graduation ceremony, where graduates will walk the stage at 7:30 in the Spectrum Center, in the heart of Charlotte. But seniors, do not forget to show up for the graduation rehearsal at 5:30 on June 5th, also held at the Spectrum Center. Along with the big graduation day, there will also be a “T-shirt Day”, as well as a senior carnival, where students get to share their future plans on a shirt and wear that to take pictures and celebrate finishing out their high school careers! Stay tuned into the Myers Park High School Instagram to follow up for specific dates and times for such events!

In the past 10 years, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) has gone through five different superintendents; not counting the current interim, Crystal Hill, who has been covering the job since December 2022 and onward, as a new search began February 2023. The last time CMS counted on a full-time superintendent was April 2022, when superintendent Earnest Winston was fired after just three years. 

The CMS superintendent’s responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations of the school district and focus on improving overall student achievement. They involve community and family participation in student success, as well as advancing the success of staff members. They look closely at the opportunity gaps, such as race and income, within the diverse population of the students and work on closing them. The next superintendent will continue to handle the challenges and aftermath that CMS went through during the pandemic.

In the last year, Hugh Hattabaugh was expected to act as the interim superintendent until June of this year, but he left well before a full-time superintendent could be found. Hattabaugh was vocal after his departure from the district, wishing the next interim would “maintain stability, maintain the work that’s going on in the district and get us to the finish line when they’re ready to hand the reins over to the new superintendent”, according to his interview with Ann Doss Helms, a reporter from WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR news source.

Before Winston and Hattabugh, the superintendent office still struggled to have a long-term resident. Hattabaugh had been the superintendent many years ago, until Heath Morrison stepped into the office in 2012. Morrison then resigned in 2014 and Ann Clark was named the interim for two years. Clark was replaced by a full time superintendent in 2016 by Clayton Wilcox, who was suspended with a unanimous vote in 2019 with no explanation to the public, and then Winston entered the story. 

Last year in April, Winston was fired for “unsatisfactory performance”, before his contract with CMS came to a close, making him the fourth superintendent to leave CMS before reaching the three year mark. A CMS board member, Ruby Jones, leaked a “confidential letter” alluding to a claim that the board had been acting indecorously and interfering with Winston’s ability to perform well in his position prior to his firing. In the letter, Winston’s attorney said that if the board was truly ready to let Winston go, they would have to satisfy his remaining two years salary, which he was later given.

With all the searches, interims, and full-timers, why is CMS incapable of finding a stable superintendent? Between each resignation and its matching statement to the public, there are a few common denominators. 

When Morrison stepped down in 2014, his message read, “There are the anticipated challenges such as developing a budget, promoting the district’s interest in the upcoming legislative session, and exhausting every avenue to reward our employees for the work they do. There are also always unanticipated challenges, which is why this job demands full attention and focus”. Hattabuagh had a similar story to tell, stating that the weekend work demand and “the challenge of day-to-day operations” were all factors playing into his interim resignation last year, along with family matters in Florida. 

However, the question has no concrete answer, leaving students, staff, and parents to wonder if it’s the school system to blame. 

With the current search for the fifth superintendent since 2011, finding a new leader will be pricey. CMS hired a consulting firm, BWP & Associates to conduct the search under a $48,500 contract. BWP is searching for a group of qualified candidates from February to April, with the goal of carefully selecting the most qualified applicant for the position. 

Until then, the district remains overseen by Hill, while fingers are crossed for a trusted superintendent to stay with the school system long term.

Myers Park prides itself on having an extremely talented student body. Whether it’s basketball, swim & dive, or speech & debate, we always show up and make our mark in any competition. In early March, The MP orchestra proved they are no exception to this when Mr. Freeman conducted them to straight Superiors (the highest scores possible) at North Carolina’s Music Performance Adjudication (MPA). 

The MPA, which orchestra director Freeman refers to as “the gold standard in the state for performing arts assessment,” typically consists of the performance of 2-3 rehearsed pieces followed by the sight reading of a new work, both in front of a panel of 4 judges. Based on their performance and the difficulty of the piece, they are allotted 1-5 points, 1 being highest and 5 being lowest. A Superior is achieved when a 1 overall score is received from the judges. “Technically, you only have to get two judges to give you the higher ranking and they’ll take that.” Freeman explains. “So say you get two twos and two ones, they’ll give you the one overall… So then the highest score is called a Superior and there’s a difference between having two twos and two ones with a Superior as opposed to getting all ones which is where the term Straight Superior comes in, all four judges gave you a one.”

He was humble in admitting that our two competing groups, one performing pieces of the highest difficulty, got Straight Superiors, making us one of the only groups from our area to achieve such an accomplishment. However, a senior orchestra member and 7-year cellist, Abby Barton, acknowledges this feat wasn’t a surprise. With after-school rehearsals and intricate pieces, Barton says, “It is more commitment than last year but we definitely saw it pay off and we can even tell the difference in class when we’re rehearsing… It’s so rewarding to hear us all come together in the end to create a quality piece of music that we can be proud of.”

Barton explains that another element of their success was their growth as a whole unit and how much they have improved their ability to play as a group. Freeman also stresses this idea of cooperation, expressing, “Everybody has to at least understand how to work with the people around them in order to make, in our case, the music happen.” He goes on to say, “One of the biggest things people need to learn in life is how to get along with other people. The performing arts in particular, if you can’t get along with the people sitting around you it’s not going to happen and it’s so obvious.”

Freeman believes collaboration is one of the most important skills we learn in school. In other classes, teachers might encourage group work to better understand the content, but in orchestra class, the content is group work. He explains that in a typical class day, while individual performance is important, the group sound is more pressing. Instead of tests, this music-based class opts for performances meaning your success in class is based on how well you work with the group. Freeman notes, ¨As we get closer to the concerts it’s less about the “oh do you know your notes and rhythms?” it becomes more about, not only do you know your part, but again going back to collaboration. Do you know what’s going on on the other side of the room? Do you know your part and do you understand how the other parts interact with yours?”

While there isn’t a beginner’s orchestra class at the Park currently, Mr. Freeman encourages anyone interested in the musical arts to stop in and check it out. Barton notes, “Orchestra offers a unique opportunity to constantly collaborate with peers while building skills that just couldn’t be learned elsewhere.”

Omigod You Guys! This is SERIOUS! The Myers Park Theatre is back on stage for their biggest and final performance of the school year, and it is exactly WHAT YOU WANT! It is SO MUCH BETTER than anything you can ever imagine! It’s Legally Blonde the Musical! 

The plot of Legally Blonde the Musical closely follows the 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Riley Bullard, Elle Woods herself, says it’s about “A young girl (Elle Woods) prepares for the proposal of her dreams when her boyfriend (Warner) breaks up with her because she is not “serious” enough for his future Harvard-attendee-self. To win him back, she works to get accepted into Harvard Law, just to find out that he is engaged to another girl (Vivienne). Throughout the show, Elle comes to realize that she doesn’t always have to prove herself for a man but can work to make herself happy and feel accomplished.” 

The cast and crew have definitely been WHIPPED INTO SHAPE. “There are a lot of moving parts as this is a dance-heavy show,” says the director, Amanda Roberts. “Students go through music rehearsals, choreography rehearsals, and blocking. While our actors and dancers are doing that, we have our orchestra pit students who are rehearsing once or twice a week because they all play the music as none of it is pre-recorded. Finally, we have our tech students that have worked on pulling props and putting set pieces together.”

Ms. Roberts highlights, “The show is very peppy and upbeat with some nice ballads. We start the show with ‘Omigod You Guys,’ which sets the tone for the overall show. It will get stuck in your head, and it is very catchy. If you know the music, you will want to sing along, tap your feet to it, and dance in the seats. It is very different from ABBA and Mamma Mia last year.” 

“Behind the scenes, the cast and crew are just as lively as the show itself. “We are all such a close-knit group of friends!” says Bullard, “Our theater program has always been extremely inclusive and supportive of everyone, so whether someone is new to theater or has done it for four years, everyone gets to know each other really well and form super strong friendships!”.

Last year’s production of Mamma Mia was very memorable, but things are going to be a little different this year. Ms. Roberts exclaims, “I am excited for audiences to see us back in the auditorium for the musical. We loved doing Mamma Mia outside last year, and a lot of people have asked when we are going to do another show outside because they really enjoyed it. But, there is something magical about doing a musical inside with the pit right there in front and getting to do light changes and having actual set pieces we get to move around. It’s exciting to have five different quick changes happening throughout the show. It’s something that I feel like Myers Park has been missing since our last musical on the stage in 2019.”

You might be asking yourself: how do I FIND MY WAY to the show? It’s all THERE! RIGHT THERE! on the Myers Park Theater website and Instagram. No need to have a CHIP ON YOUR SHOULDER if you don’t buy tickets beforehand because they will also be sold at the door. It may seem like there is BLOOD IN THE WATER when competing for tickets before they sell out, but stay POSITIVE! There are four shows between April 27th to the 29th! Don’t find yourself in IRELAND or settling for HARVARD VARIATIONS. Bullard and the cast want everyone to know that there will be “dogs, drumline, dance core, pink, gay pride, Irish dancing, jump rope choreo, and BEND AND SNAP!” Make sure you come and see this wonderful musical!

February, or Black History Month, commemorates the generations of African Americans who struggled amidst adversity to gain full citizenship into American society. The celebration of Black History Month, though the name wasn’t officially coined until February 1976, dates back to the early 1900s. The month was created to further National Negro History Week, which took place during the second week of February in 1926, according to the Women’s Day website. The events that took place during this week became so popular throughout the nation that the mayors in cities who participated began issuing a proclamation each year that recognized the celebration. 

This is a significant time for Myers Park’s Black Student Union, which aims to reach people by acknowledging Black achievements that may otherwise go unrecognized. The members work to help create academic equity throughout the entire school population by helping connect students with tutors and other academic resources. Additionally, the BSU engages in conversations during their meetings about racial issues at school and work together to try and resolve the problems that arise. They try to plan events that allow African American students at MP to further engage with and demonstrate their interests and talents, such as last year’s step show. To learn more about African American culture, members plan to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. 

When asked what Black History Month meant to this organization, Blake Williams, the social media manager of BSU, said, “Black History Month is a month of celebrating and acknowledging the accomplishments, struggles, and hardships black people have in order to put us in the better position we are in today. During this time, we also remember the numerous significant figures and idols that risked, lost, and gave their lives for the dreams of black people, which was freedom.”

Keep a look out for all that the Black Student Union has planned for this month! Members are working hard to schedule as many events as possible to celebrate. Another step-show is in the works, with possible recruitments from various African American sororities and fraternities. The Union will also be leading a Black History Month Spirit Week full of activities for the Myers Park student body to enjoy. A sneak peek of a few of the themes includes HBCU day (Historically Black College or University), Blackout day, and Cultural day. Not only is there an opportunity to dress up, but there will also be delicious food! The Union hopes to bring in Cuzzo’s, a local food truck for the Myers Park teachers. Every member of the Myers Park community can take part in the celebration of Black History Month. Students can show their support by donating or directly supporting local black businesses and entrepreneurs. You can also take a trip to The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture in Charlotte to dive into African American history and culture through its various exhibits. 

The MPHS Black Student Union wants its club to be long-lasting, and to do so, they are always looking for dedicated, goal-oriented, organized, and determined individuals to join the club. If anyone is interested, please feel free to reach out to the BSU Instagram @mphs.blackstudentunion to fill out an application and schedule an interview with the BSU executive board. 

 Williams says, “If you are interested in the Black Student Union, please don’t hesitate to join. This is a fun club, and we don’t have too many meetings, so if you have a busy schedule, meetings won’t be too much of a conflicting issue. We really just want our members to have a good time while being in the club and feel as comfortable as possible around other black students!” Stay on the lookout for the Morning Announcements to stay informed for any upcoming BSU events.

Heading into the new year, let’s look into the Myers Park High School’s 2022-23 Auto Club to get an inside scoop on their regular meetings and some of the club’s recent accomplishments. The club has been active at Myers Park for over ten years, and its attendance continues to prove vital with students who share similar interests in the automotive industry. Whether it is simply a hobby where one can learn many tasks to last them a lifetime, or a possible kickstart to a career path for a stronger auto future, the club helps motivate young students to be involved in something greater than themselves. 

Separate from other clubs at Myers Park, , many activities made possible by The MP Auto Club are planned monthly for attendees. Along with the extensive activities, there are also weekly meetings held by the club to learn more about fixing and the basic necessities of automobiles. Some responsibilities taught through experience involve oil changes, rotation of tires, pulling nails out of tires, paint fixes, and more. There are constant learning experiences from teachers who bring their automobiles into the shop that need little fixes on their cars free of charge, so it is a win/win situation for both students and educators at Myers Park. Students at MP know the famous green gator driven around by administrators; well, there was a recent fix to one of them made by the club. They keep the park up to date and automobiles all around town in good shape. The club’s supervisor, Ms.Carlevatti, who has been a teacher at MP for many years, has always been beloved by members for her strong, loving attitude toward cars, her mentorship with the students, and her welcoming demeanor. 

From the start of the 2022 school year, the auto club has had many successful movements toward raising money for basic necessities within the club. One of the most recent was the December car show, held in the Myers Park back senior parking lot. People all over Queen City registered their cars to be shown at the show, and the people from all over Charlotte did not disappoint and showed up to show their strong support of the auto club. Just to name a few car brands that showed up, there were cars such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mclaren, G-Wagon, and many more. The round-up had a huge turnout of viewers to spectate the amazing cars. During the roundup, an associate working for O’Reilly Auto Parts came to show their support and donated buckets with general car maintenance materials that will definitely be crucial for the club and put to great use. The company had heard about the car show on local radio just the day before. There was said to be over $2,700 raised in profit through registrations of cars, spectator support, and donations. The expensive and beautiful exhibited cars were said to be worth more than half a million dollars when added up to just under 90 cars registered. Members of the Charlotte community, MP students and faculty members, club leaders, and more were all part of the over 200 spectators total during that show. 

After speaking with Junior club member Harris Jones, and Junior social media manager Hadley Smith, both had spectacular things to say about their experience in the club over the past couple of years.

When asked about what they enjoy most about the club, members said “…we are a family, we are the only automotive club in Myers park, and we have a racing team.” and Harris also said “The people, the teacher, Ms.Carlevatti, her daughter, and the atmosphere.” When describing their favorite aspects of the club.

It is always important to find a close community of people you can connect with that has similar interests to yourself.

 I also had the chance to ask members if there are strong relationships that have been formed through the club; to which they said “Yes we have all created a big group of friends, getting along is not hard considering we have the same interests.”

The auto club is now planning a similar event to their December car show since they had such a successful turnout and a great time. The date has yet to be determined, but it will be around mid-May. Show your support, and be sure to check out the club’s Instagram page @MP_autoclub to find out more information.