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

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A The weather conditions didn’t seem to dampen any homecoming spirits. Jill Bax and Matt Lynch look on as Queen Gaye Anderson and Earl Glisson smile proudly through the rainy evening. re E. Beaty (Bryn-Alan) r.fc- ◄ Through the protection of rain gear, c Kristina Kueber and Mike Daniels remain m dry as they look forward to the remainder of the evening. A In order for a skit presentation to be a first-place success, careful planning is involved. The Devettes. alias is involved. The Devettes, alias Keyettes, punk out to the new wave beat of “Whip it.”

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▲ To increase school spirit and attendance at away games, many students participated in car caravans. Crystal Pettiford decorates a car for the trip to the Countryside game. Students always try to think of new ways showing their school spirit. Drummer Scott Collins proves that he is head- over-heels for the Tornadoes. T School spirit reaches a goal School spirit. Every student witnesses it in his or her high school years. Some have more than others, but even those students with an ounce of spirit put forth a positive attitude to keep CHS the number one school in Clearwater. Through the eagerness and cooperation of students, many clubs promoted spirit. During football season, the cheerleaders decorated the walls with posters, and the Tornadoettes sold red and white spirit ribbons. “I have a ribbon for each game,” said Ginger Moran. The excitement of CHS athletic events brought many students to school at night. In the months of September, October, and November many Friday nights were spent at Jack White stadium. The rowdy crowd shouted through megaphones and shook pom-pons to cheer the Tornadoes to victory. The senior class displayed their support for the football team by preparing signs for each game. ‘‘A bunch of us (seniors) got together the day of the game and painted signs,” said Renee Boivin. ‘‘We even made one for the band to show our appreciation for them,” added Barbie Grow. A sea of red and gray clothing flooded the gym during basketball season. Students, parents, teachers, and administrators filed into the stands to support the winning team. A goal of being number one in school spirit was set on the first day of school. Through the enthusiasm of the student body, this goal was reached. By JANE STEINER ALMA MATER Long shall we praise thee, Crimson and Gray. Following your guiding light, showing the way. Through years together, dear to each heart, MemTies shall follow, as soon we part; Where e’er we wander, down through the years. In every reverie your vision appears. Through God our Maker, until we die, Our loyalty we pledge to thee, Clearwater High. o N E u a. Spirit 17

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Cassandra Jones and Carl Elliott express excitement as the homecoming festivities commenced. T Homecoming 19 Adverse conditions bring success The new atmosphere of the school year brought a whirlwind of changes. Decisions, new ideas, and concepts were considered as the Homecoming schedule was planned for the 1980-1981 school year. November 13 brought many school-spirited students to the stadium. The pre-homecoming game festivities began with Tornado Tales, emceed by sophomore Wendell Williams. Through skits, many clubs renounced their images as they emphasized the theme “Gouge the Gladiators.” The choosing of the queen and her court resembled a beauty contest. Applications were accepted and each name appeared on a list. Voting took place in homeroom and the girls who received the majority of votes became semi-finalists. Tears of excitement appeared on the faces of the twelve finalists as they were announced during Tornado Tales. Six seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman represented Clearwater High School during the Homecoming weekend. Early in the school year, announcements notified students of meetings to discuss the various aspects of the parade. “At first some of the faculty members only wanted the parade to go around the track, but we (continued) Before invading the downtown streets of Clearwater, the parade went around the track. To show the French Club’s homecoming spirit, President Bruce Wright waves their flag victoriously. ▼ (Artwork by Don Neubaum) A Principal Chalmers Coe acknowledges the enthusiasm that is displayed on the faces of Sim Dawson and Christie Starr as their names were announced as one of the six senior representatives.