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

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« V 1 Learning to cope with daily hang-ups For six hours a day, students followed the same routine of attending classes despite minor hassles. Complaining and griping about anythin g that proved to be a nuisance was the only way students managed to survive. One hassle that was faced by students everyday was how to safely maneuver through the crowded halls and proceed to class on time. With six minutes between classes, students pushed and shoved their way through the mobs of talkative students. “It is tough to get to class on time when someone in front of you stops walking and starts talking. They could at least move to the side,” said Lisa Cruise. The absentee policy went through a number of renovations. A new computer system was established in September, but deleted after the first six weeks of school. “With a school as large as CHS, constant control of this system is mandatory, but it just didn’t work out,” said Dean Rick Wagar. Due to the failure of the first endeavor, another system was attempted. After an absence, an admit was required to return to class. Two different color admits were issued by the deans — a white one for an excused absence, a pink one for an unexcused absence. To insure an excused admit, a note in full explanation was mandatory. Students once again were faced with the hassle of pur- chasing a parking sticker for $2.50. Periodically, the deans were seen in the student parking lot checking cars for parking stickers. At times, Principal Chalmers Coe spoke over the intercom warning the student body of the results if they were found parking in the faculty spaces. Throughout the year, many hassles were experienced, but somehow everyone learned to cope with the daily hang-ups of the school routine. By JANE STEINER { v -i ' ■ 4 ? r J ◄ During class, students often exercised § their creative and artistic abilities. o 2 A Writing research papers meant spending long hours in the library. Mary Lane, Aldo Yoannon, Asimo Gallas, Lou Pappas, and Pete Hansen search through many books to find the necessary material. Hassles 29

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28 Hassles f i A Strange and disturbing noises were heard as the construction workers built With six minutes between classes, many students found it difficult to get to class on time. T as the construction workers built exit doors in E and F wing. P. Cruz-Ginono Parking stickers were a necessity for all students who drove to school. Steve Forseth and Stacie Hunt listen attent- ively to the rules and regulations of parking in the student spaces. ▼

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ATrendy fashions were worn by many CHS students. Lisa Poletz shows her style by wearing baggy pants and spiked heels while Aldo Yoannon, Robert Krug and Science teacher Mr. William Blysnak look on. Fashions gave students a chance to express their individuality. Rick Brubaker gets into the country western style by wearing the country’s popular cowboy hat Fashion students new As the times changed, so did the fashions. There was a wide assortment of looks at CHS as each individual chose his or her own style of clothing. The preppy look entered the scene at CHS early in the year. Many girls could be seen wearing the checkered bermuda shorts and penny loafers while the guys wore alligator shirts with Levi’s. In 1980, the country movie “Urban Cowboy” was released which brought a new trend to CHS. The country look was emphasized through cowboy boots, designer jeans, plaid shirts, and western hats. Top siders were possibly the most popular type of shoe. Along with jeans, top siders were prominently worn by both the guys and girls. Along with the cool tem- peratures came fashionable winter clothes. Many girls wore wool skirts and blazers that were 30 Fashions a u