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

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Morning, what a reality to be . Up before the sun By SUSAN HENDERSON Pudgy eyes open to a room of darkness as a GENERAL ELECTRIC alarm clock beams the time — 5:30 AM. On with the SONY receiver to the welcome company of 98 ROCK. The sagas of the dreaded morning oldies brought to you by the Breakfast- Squares provide the welcome to the AM hours. Slipping into a bathrobe, slowly making way to the shower, morning becomes somewhat of a reality. Water flows vibrant over a stale body. Odors of IRISH SPRING and HERBAL ESSENCE mix to spark brain cells into working order. Consciousness begins as the path back becomes clearer to sleepy eyes. The dog barks a good morning greeting but is only quieted to protect the slumber of others. Breakfast attention is toward the selection of music by Lesley Green and Greg Stevens of 98 ROCK and the informative antics between. By the end of the meal, grogginess is Getting up early is a fact that must be accepted by all, bus riders more than others because of the bus schedules. Chris Goodman steps off after the early morning ride. The sun rises as bodies awake. One light on at a house early in the morning meant that a someone was getting ready for school. y 4m forgotten. Toast slapped with PARKAY reacts with TROPICANA to supply minimum morning nourishment. Teeth are brushed, using the “funny green stuff” called AIM. Up and Down . . . Back and Forth . . . Rinse. The glory of the end of the cavity-prone years. Tangles become torture as a brush fights to go through freshly cream rinsed, wet hair. A blow-dryer checked for asbestos adds the finishing touch of styling. A visit to the closet turns out to be filled with dilemmas as the day’s attire proves a difficult choice. A selection for pants prove only less difficult as the choice of a shirt. Halfway dressed, the clock passes the time of 6:50. Sped-up actions seem like a marathon as the race nears the finish line of getting ready. Snatch the books and find the keys ... an end is in sight. Off with the SONY, leaving the DJ’s to entertain other morning migrants. Opening the door to the outside darkness, a faint Have a good day!” delivers from a parent’s bedroom. Into the car and off to the grim reality of school at 6:55 a.m. — just in time. = AThe weight of books can help you feel the reality jj of early morning. Sandy Wheeley sleep walks” to s school. 6 Opening J. Bryan

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In touch with the whole world By DON NEUBAUM and JOANNE FORD Although at times it seemed that our problems were of the utmost importance, they were relatively minor compared to those of the “outside” world. The world began wh ce Clearwater ended. Many nationwide issues and]figures came to our area. Relatlvef glose to home, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gained national exposure. Sports Illustrated featured the Bucs on their cover after they defeated the Los Angeles Rams. The Today Show, ABC’s World News Tonight, and other forms of media did short reports on the much-improved team. fir [i r 7 % a ) AAfter leading them in a few songs, Band Director Don Hacker chats with the guest of honor, Rosalyn Carter. Yet another issue which touched close to home was the opening of the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant. Shortly after its opening, the Power Plant was shut- down because the water cooling system emissions were in excess of the Federal regulations. President Carter and his wife, Rosalyn, each made separate appearances in this area. The President conducted a town meeting at Jefferson High School in Tampa, which brought still more attention our way. In a less publicized appearance, Mrs. Carter visited the Mental Health Center to raise money for this worthy charity. Due to the much publicized hazards in E and F mall, Governor Bob Graham visited this school on Sunday, October 28. Governor Graham was escorted through the school on a maintenance inspection after vetoing a bill for additional school board funding. As the Bay area continues to grow, it will receive more national recognition to go along with its growth and prosperity. In their fourth year of existence, the Tampa Bay Bucs were a play-off bound team. One of their losses came from the hands of the New Orleans Saints. ► jj | 3 President Carter found surprise and satisfaction at j his town meeting at Jefferson High School in Tampa. Demonstrators voice their opinions regarding the opening of then nuclear power plant at Crystal River. b34.J u Opening

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The glowing of bu s lights announce the arrival of semi-conscious students. Eyes squint away from the brightness of the overpowering shine. The yellow monsters conquered the throne over the small economy cars parked solemnly along the lot. Sun rises happened during the prime of first period. Weekends were the only time students could watch the sun rise.Y X W — - J Many mornings time slips by quicker than others, g Over sleeping proves to be unexcused by the deans. H The assembly line continues as students line up to present their new approach to why they were late. Dean Al Clark hands over the pass for a student to get into her first period. J. Pagano