Clearwater High School - Aqua Clara Yearbook (Clearwater, FL)

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ACT I The house lights dim, the curtain opens, and the drama begins. It is our story but we are not the stars, merely the stage hands, preparing for the big moment when we will appear behind the foot lights. Yes, we each have our assigned duties and know what is to be done, but we are a little unsure of ourselves, for we are only lowly sophomores. We're adjusting our lives to the routine, but often we miss our cues and flounder helplessly among the mass of humanity, clubs, subjects, and jobs which make up high school. We gaze at the seniors in awe, and wonder if we'll ever made the grade. We're lucky though, no Sophomore Week much to our delight and the chagrin of our upper classmen. The election of our class officers, Bobby, Bill, Helen, and John, makes us feel that we really belong. At last, we're on our way! Football season opens with a bang-Joan and Harriet are right down front, leading us in those long, loud yells for our Tornadoes . Plant City and Bradenton each beat us by one point, but we bounce back to tromp all over Wauchula, Tarpon, Orlando, and Punta Gorda. Coach Justice's first year, and we're off to better things! Christmas-formals, parties, and so much fun-especially in our town . Our Plays within a play are Sinister House and Loose Moments . Barbara Deulin in the role of Sophie is someone we'll always remember-stars on our own stage, and how they shine! The first act is drawing to a close, but not before May Day, with that royal couple, Jerry and Roger, reigning over the court. Our own attendents, Sue and Dale, are up there, I00. Closer-closer-closer-final exams are coming. Many dark days and sleepless nights --then at last they're over, much to our relief. The scene changes, there go the seniors down the aisle, marching to the strains of Pomp and Circumstancef' Don't they look proud as they receive their diplomas? Well, maybe someday . . . Graduation dance-dreamy music, and Pat Wolff as sophomore sponsor-a credit to Pete's good taste. A wonderful year is over-we're one step nearer our goal. Keep looking ahead and ACT II The curtain opens on Act II, to find us upper classmen. We, the understudies, watch from the wings as the '4-9ers perform. Eager to test our star ability, we know each line perfectly, and yet, we are not impatient because we realize that the second act holds much for us. we'll soon be there. With Dale to lead us, assisted by Philip, Bill, and John, we are sure of success. even though our responsibilities are many. Sophomore Week, and aren't we mean-did you ever smell so much Blue Waltzl' per- fume? ' ' Our cheerleaders, led by Captain Had,', really do look snappy. We are mighty proud that Juniors Pat and Sue made the team, to join Joan and Harriet. , I What a football season! Before each game we hold our breath, hoping against hope that our winning streak will continue-and it does! Yep, along with the Pinellas County Trophy we capture that all-important title of South Florida Conference Champs! For the first time in the history of CHS we have an undefeated, untied football team. Talk about proud-we are just that! Along with those superlative football scores, we'll always remember just how lovely Pat and Liz looked as they graced the Homecoming Court. A reprieve-in the form of Christmas holidays-then back to face mid-year exams. Oh, to be studious! We manage to stay busy 'cause if it isn't homework, it's one of those swell basketball games, Tornado style, followed by an after-the-game dance given 'by one of our many active school clubs. The juniors are so busy planning a super-duper prom, while the seniors slave over their class play.

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,..,... At last, here it is- Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick , starring Cappy Bic. The square dancing really is something to see-and doesn't Ches give that one line his all ! May 6, brings the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Could it be possible to be more excited than we are: or have more longing expression than the sophomores? Your time will come, we laugh- ingly tell them as, we set out for the Tampa Terrace. May Night follows, with Pat and Pete as King and Queen. The court consists of Anne and Kent, Harriet and John, Joan and Bill, Sue and Daleg along with seniors Lois and Gil- man, sophomores Sally and Jack. Graduation festivities, and once more the stars leave the stage as another year is over. ACT III A brief intermission, the blare of trumpets, then a hush falls over the theater as the last act unfolds. At long last, we stand behind the footlights, THE STARS OF 1950! Nearer, nearer-we're almost there. It is our big moment-to savor and remember for as long as we shall live. Yet, along with the glory there is much hard work for each member of the cast. It is our job to publish the i'Chatter, the Aqua Clara, and direct various organizations with efficiency and ease. Our first decision-the election of Bill as president-His a good one. Aided by Bobby, Betsy, Dale, Kent and Twinkle, the third act is sure to progress smoothly. Did you ever see such beautiful class jewelry-or a prouder look than our stars wear as they leave the auditorium first? Listen closely, and you'll hear them singing, lsn't It Great To Be a Senior -yep, it sure is! Excitement mounts as football season arrives. The question is, Will we be able to do it again? The cheerleaders, with capable Harriet as captain, have added Anne and .lack to their group. Our first game. a win, and each touchdown is a watery one. That was some bus trip to Punta Gorda-with Fuller the life of the party! !! Many games and many thrill- ing scores-St. Pete stops us temporarily with a tie, but with strength and spirit our boys fight on, yard by yard, to claim the Pineallas County and S. F. C. championships for the second successive year. Hats off to our coaches and Tornadoes! Cheers, also, to Liz, our beautiful Homecoming Queen, surrounded by lovelies. Harriet. Pat. Anne, and Barbara. Hurried shopping, gay tinsel, secret smiles, holidays-it all spells Christmas with a capital C , Was there ever a holiday season with more parties or fun? Back to the grind of mid-years. and it seems impossible to realize that our starring roles have reached the half-way mark. Can you believe it? Never a dull minute with basketball games each Tuesday and Friday night. Catch a glimpse of Captain Philip dashing by in his new uniform-bet we have the best-dressed team in the state. The year speeds by. We've almost reached our destination, and suddenly-We wish that we could turn back the calendar-Act Ill is passing much too swiftly. Then, before we know it, there we are-marching down the aisle in our caps and gowns-seeing our parent's proud faces, through a blinding mist of tears. Sitting on the stage, we begin to think back and recall the wonderful, happy incidents that have made up our senior year-Pat Neff as Anita', in The Ghost Flies South, the applause A Date With Judy received, and most of all Senior Week. including the Prom, Skip Day. and the banquet. Three years-a long time-and yet so short. Three years-filled with memories that can never be erased. Three years-and now we are alumni. The play is over. We take our bows amidst stirring applause. The curtain closesg the audience quickly empties the theater. A hushed silence falls. We are sad, but not regretful. Without a backward glance we leave th th face the future-unafraid. e eater-eyes shining, head erect-walking out to noise