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

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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

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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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31 r. ' - tj J The lu nchroom serves not only as a place to eat cafeteria food, but as a place where friends congregate. Gym clothes, purses, books, and soda cans rest between band members as they devour their mid day meal. A Students took to different habitats at the ringing of the bell for their lunch. Ginny Lessard and Caroline Pedulla munch out on Cheetos during their 30 minute lunch time. Split lunch conquers early morning munchies By SUSAN HENDERSON Borrowing 70 from a parent was a repetitious act often performed by those courageous enough to go through the lines of the school Cafeteria. What could be . . . was a welcome break from the reading and writing drudgeries of school. People watched clocks looking forward to their turn to “chow down.” Books and purses piled high distracted views across the table. Milk cartons were propped up against the side of a tray filled sparingly with small portions of food. The essence of starch and pasta overthrow your senses as you first step foot into the somewhat overcrowded dining area. Hungry bodies assembled in either the Gray” or Tornado” lines in anticipation of their coming meal. One of the new year’s single-session set-backs, the lunch program, was the entertainment part of fourth period. The meeting of friends in the halls disrupted students in the classroom. The only class that had extended minutes devoted for something else, fourth period was spent for either its purpose of eating or its side purpose of finishing neglected homework in the library. Finding a place scarcely cleared by the previous occupants, scraps and crumbs mix with stray forks and crumbled napkins. For those less courageous, a bag lunch or trip to McDonalds proved more appealing. A closed campus rule did not stop visits to nearby eating places. Whether it be a jelly sandwich. Quarter Pounder with cheese, or a selection from the Tornado line, fourth period ended with a satisfied hunger as the day rolled on. Tables serve as a resting place for tag along books during lunch. Renee Boiven works around her books while eating with her friends. Some people brown bag it, snubbing the cafeteria food. Robin Hampton scarfs down a sandwich made authentically at home. 8 Opening