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

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. . . success were determined to have it down- town,” expressed Renee Boivin. As a tradition, the CHS Home- coming parade once again visited the downtown streets of Clear- water on the Friday afternoon of the football game. The parade consisted of the winning float created by the senior class, the band, decorated cars and trucks, and the Homecoming court. Gray clouds filled the sky an hour before the game commenced. The clouds burst open and it rained heavily the entire evening. Dis- appointed students congregated under the stadium praying that the rain would stop by half- time. Football players sloshed around on a muddy field while the cheerleaders jumped in ankle-deep puddles. The half- time show was cancelled, therefore creating questions that required quick answers. Mr. Don Collins and the Home- coming court gathered in the locker room to discuss the plans for halftime. As the Homecoming court emerged onto the track, the stands slowly filled with curious spectators. Rain ponchos protected the guys as they escorted the girls whose dresses dragged in mud puddles. With an umbrella over her head, Gaye Anderson was crowned queen. Despite the bad weather, the football team received a winning score of 22 - 18 . A few changes were made for the benefit of the Home- coming dance. Usually, the (continued) Sophomore David Aronoff proudly escorts the freshman representative, Joy Palmieri, on the night of Tornado Tales. ► ◄ During halftime, junior Beth Bradley and Terry Griggley show their Tornado pride. A The Tornadoettes show their school spirit by participating in the parade. Pam Stevens, Kaylyn Braaksma, Jennifer Keating, Ladwayna Dash, Janet Walter, and Kris Henry add frienaly smiles to this gala event. 20 Homecoming

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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.

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Homecoming 21 A Seniors Melissa Goode, Danny Pollack, Vicki Geohegan, George Skaroulis, and Doug Barratt proudly display their A The musical group Buckwheat set the feeling right at the Homecoming dance held at the Kapok Tree Inn. Sophomore John Sailor exaltedly escorts junior representative Leah Jenkins during Tornado Tales. ►