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

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2 Opening A new era A new air enveloped the aged building, drifting in amongst the crowded hallways. Rapidly lifting the low sense of school pride, it climbed onward. Students and faculty began to work side by side to revitalize their school by igniting spirit. Dilapidated lockers were painted over with crimson and gray, replacing the flourescent glow in dark colors. School colors were also seen in the front office in the form of carpeting. The educational system was shifted, eighteen new teachers were brought in to ease the class load as the enrollment jumped to 2350 students. The high enroll- ment was caused by the rezoning of Countryside students. A sense of nostalgia swept over the faculty and students as Clearwater High School entered its 75th year in existence. The Diamond Jubilee celebration highlighted CHS’s importance in Pinellas County’s history. Seven- ty five years of tradition and pride was honored by faculty and students alike. Finally, the new feeling soared to the top. It unified the spirit of the student body, and created a RECORD HIGH for the aged old building. By D eborah Craig Fourth of July fireworks explode over the waters of Clearwater Bay. Cable television arrives, covering CHS’s athletic events. Kim Miller in- terviews Principal Chalmers Coe dur- ing halftime. 9

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Practice never ceases 4 Opening spirit raising chants and mounts. The rowdy crew of ten attended a summer camp where they were voted most spirited. Trumpets and drums could also be heard throughout the neighboring areas of school, as the Crimson and Gray Tornado Band played to a new format. Their style was jazzed up with tunes such as “On Broadway” Accompanying the band with their energetic dance steps were the Tornadoettes. The lively group of girls gathered every morning Monday through Friday, as they worked on perfecting f their dance routines. q Students that practiced longer and worked harder showed that CHS’s reputation of being num- ber one would never drop; it would only climb to hit a RECORD HIGH. By Deborah Craig Sweat pours off their bodies, and the sun beats down hot and brilliant. Muscles strained and bodies ached, but they worked on until exhaustion set in. Lounging on the beach or by the poolside seems like a perfect summer, although some students weren’t quite that fortunate. Nu- merous dedicated athletes and performers spent their long sum- mer days at CHS. They forced their bodies and minds beyond the point of pain and mental fa- tigue, as they practiced unbear- able exercises and routines in the blistering heat. The football team could be seen every morning and evening practicing field plays, weightlift- ing, and running. Vigorous work- outs doubled the team ’s strength and size, and also relinquished pride and spirit. “Go — Fight — Win!” echoed through the barren stadium as cheerleaders worked to improve Varsity football players wait in the heat for Coach John Nicely’s instructions for practice. Rain or shine cheerleaders practiced their spirit raising chants. Pam Reddick, Carol Rhody, Colleen Hynds, Shona Ferguson, Leah Jenkins, Beth Bradley, Cry- stal Pettiford, Kenzel Hagaman, Teri Clark, and Karen Murray work on perfecting, “Go Gorilla.’ Half time during Friday night’s football games became a major production and the band was responsible. Band members practice their jazzed up routine.