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

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◄During the third quarter, the varsity cheerleaders tossea mini-footballs into the stands. Fans of all ages jumped and cheered as they strove to capture one. m Symptoms of an anticipated evening Tension filled the air, excitement was expressed on the faces of the fans, and the foot- ball players got psyched-up in the locker room. All of these were symptoms of another foot- ball game. This one was dif- ferent though. It was the rival game between Clearwater and Largo. The Thursday night previous to the big game was the annual pep rally. The band, along with the varsity and jayvee cheer- leaders, fired-up the crowd. Instead of playing football, some of the team members ex- perienced the opportunity of cheering before a large audience. The varsity cheer- leaders organized tricycle races for the football players. “It was so funny to see those guys ride bikes that were so little,” said Kathy Malaxos. To end the pep rally, a tug-a-war contest took place on the field. The Tornadoettes and cheerleaders were headed toward victory until the football team regained their strength and out-tugged the girls. Cool temperatures had arrived on November 21, a night anticipated by many students who ached for revenge. Coffee and hot chocolate were sold at the concession stand. To stay warm, many students huddled under wool blankets. Winter jackets, hats and gloves were the clothes needed for that evening. Plans for the Largo game were prepared weeks in advance. The football team had undergone special training while the Tornadoettes reached perfection through their routines. The cheerleaders practiced each cheer and pyramid as the band perfected the last half-time show of the season. The senior class inflated helium balloons that displayed the theme “Rack the Pack.” These balloons were sold before the game and sailed into the air during the entire night. The competition between the two teams was tense at times. Yet, despite the winter weather, the Tornadoes had a winning score of 42-19. Once again, the Tornadoes proved that they had racked the pack. By SABINE STILLINGER and JANE STEINER A A Largo packer hangs in agony as Tornado fans look on in delight. To show their school spirit, many CHS students decorated the halls witn streamers and posters early on Friday morning.T Largo Game 25

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AAt the Largo game, Lisa Poletz, Missy Miller, Missy Webb, and Anne Graff ex- The hours of training paid off as Clear- water defeated Largo 42-19 in the final game of the season. Y f jress their joyous feelings as the ast Tornado touchdown was scored. P. Baker (Bryn-Alan) During the pep rally, some of the varsity football players experienced cheering in front of a crowd of Tornado fans. Anay Venable learns the techniques of cheer- leading from Laura Nelson. Y

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Students express character Everyone has been misunder- stood at one time or another. At a school as large as CHS, the need to express oneself and to have the ability to communicate well became apparent. For five days a week, we were classified as students all possessing individual characteristics. Many students expressed their individual interests participating in clubs. After school, devoted club members attended meetings and various social activities. Out of forty clubs offered at CHS, the majority of students didn’t have any trouble finding a club that fitted their social needs. The band and chorus were outlets for those students to express their musical talents. The band displayed its talents in the halftime show during foot- ball season and at district contests. The choral groups sang popular songs at school and in local malls. Practice, discipline, and a lot of hard work were necessities for the students who chose to express their individualism in sports. These athletes spent long hours conditioning their minds and bodies for competition and achieving the best — being number one. Throughout the year, each student at CHS expressed his or her individualism. It might not have been through participation in clubs and sports, but individuals expressed themselves through communication and interaction with friends and acquaintances. By JANE STEINER X V Sr A During an entire game, the football players experience mixed emotions. While on the sidelines, David Sheffield sorts out his inner thoughts. During the Pinellas Park football game, many students e: as they supports many students expressed their emotions a the Tornado team. ▼ 26 Expressions