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

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1111 fm C Cole APaul Davis warms up the audience for MUSIC GIVES .h.,C,,s.... Gale conce fr. HARMONY TO A WORLD OF DISCORD T he rhythms of rock, disco, country blues, and jazz are a major force in life. Cavemen used the clapping of hands to drive themselves into a fighting frenzy much as the drum solo of a concert monopolizes and and takes over ones' senses. It is futile to attempt homework without the soothing intonations of the top forties. Silence without music is an unknown condition. With the turn of a knob, a parent is drowned out or a nagging brother stifled to create a world of calming noise. The choice in itself is unbelievable. From the serene tones of George Benson to Chuck Mangione's captivating jazz, the selection is yours. The Foreigner concert drew sellout crowds to the Lakeland Civic Center. As the music drifted through the smoke, the crowd mellowed and enjoyed. With a personable manner, the band captivated their audience with such hits as Hot Blooded, Double Vision, and Feels Like The First Time. Star Rider, filled with drifting solos on the flute, double drums, and the lead guitar, dominated the evening. Genesis, following in the footsteps of Pink Floyd, and Yes on their recent American tour stop in the Lakeland Civic Center, featured a fantastic light and laser show. Outdoor concerts, featuring Jimmy Buffet, Silverbullet Band, Pablo Cruise were a way to heat the summer beat. The show is demanding more and more emphasis as the bizarre and far out become almost as important as the music. With entertainment in mind, such groups as Kiss and Blue Oyster Cult dominate the field. On our home turf, musical talent runs rampant. With an active and exciting marching band, more than one hundred students participate in half time shows and contests. The band, using a collection of modern hits and fancy formations, has worked up a professional looking half- time show. Their horns sound terrific and with the rhythymic percussion section they have the stadium crowd CONTINUED OPENING 7

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and contest judges mesmerized. Marching in various parades and stomping through the hallways, the band is busy filling our world with their music. Attempting to fill other worlds with their unique C.H.S. sound, the band and entourage are planning on a trip to Washington D.C. A stage band rounds out the musical groups directed by Mr. Don Hacker. This group of dedicated performers often gets little recognition. The stage band consists of various brass pieces, woodwlnds, and drums. Nicknames such as the Sexy Sax follow these musicians, many of whom are skilled on more than one instrument. Other little known groups are the Pop Ensemble, Concert Choir, and Seabreeze. Consisting of a collection of amateur singers with a flair for the professional, they are striving to create a new reputation around school. Tuxes for the guys and long dresses for the girls enhanced their performances. A musical topped their dreams to make this year a special one. Mrs. Marjorie Mickunas captured the hearts and iv. 5 . A. ,S N. fr NL W - .3 -i 5 as 5 L: gl -'lk -- ex APatty Davis and Susan Curtis bolster their spirits belore a game. 8 I OPENING AThe No. 1 Flea, Jett Davis and the Tornadoes have a quiet moment with their thoughts. 4Lee Wisniewski ponders the thought ot losing 3 to Pinellas Park during the Homecoming football game.