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

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As the sun slowly sets into the gulf, it casts the Sandsculpting gave many people a chance to mood for another exciting summer night. show their creativity and skill. Irving Batten, Cori Sherline and Keith Batten enjoy the hot surf and cool refreshing water of Clearwater Beach on a sizzling summer day. Many hot summer days were filled by striving to get the perfect tan. Clearwater Beach proves to be the place for Pete Gurian, Cliff Hallmark and Tammy Blackert to endure the heat of the sun. ■■■■■■■■■■ J These students show their interest in another aspect of the beach by fishing off Sand Key Bridge. Beach 9

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M. Englander The Sunshine Scene fTT7hat is it that makes Clearwater ▼ ▼ shine? What is it that makes our city special?” If you answered, “The beach”, you are in a definite majority. But if one were asked to describe the beach, answers might vary immensely. While one might mention the soft, white sand, the Gulf waters, and the hot sun, an- other might speak of the cool breeze flowing across the poolside deck at Holiday Inn Surfside with the gentle sounds of the band carressing the ears. Probably the most common response would be the daytime swimming and sun- bathing spot. When asked what he thought of the beach, Rick Folwell, senior, respond- ed, “White sand, lots of bikinis, and sail- boats.” Everyday, when the weather per- mitted, flocks of Clearwater residents and tourists alike would cross the causeway to the city’s number one tourist attraction and hangout. One might ask, “What is so big about the beach?” Junior Chuck Hinton answered, “It’s a great place to get a tan.” Skeet Spil- lane responded, “During the summer, it is a good place to see your friends.” No matter what the reason, students spent many afternoons spread out on the beach. “When I think of the beach, Holiday Inn Surf side comes to my mind, because there I can spend time with my friends”, stated junior John Peeples. This seemed to be a common attitude for CHS students. Every weekend night one could find swarms of young people sitting around the pool and on the beach listening to the band. Surfside was the perfect place to catch a few tunes, talk with friends, meet new people, and en- joy the beach. i Another way to enjoy the beach was to cruise up to the Palm Pavillion and hangout for a while. This was the thing to do on a night which seemed to be lost until then. Often on eventless weekend nights and summer week nights, the North Parking lot would be jammed with young people sitting back on cars, with stereos cranked, and fris- bees flying overhead. The Pavillion was the classic place to go if one wasn’t in the mood for a movie or a pizza, or if one simply didn’t want to spend any money. Though the students reasons for liking the beach varied, it was definitely the best spot for relaxing after a long day of school or hanging out on a hot weekend. Though favorite hangouts may change with the years, Clearwater Beach has traditionally been number one in the hearts of CHS stu- dents. ▼ by Jeff Samsel Th 8 Beach mmm asp Bri 1 PfMi

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The Best Time of the Year Water sports proved to be an exciting way to get a tan in the hot sun. Pete Gurian shows determination as he slalom skiis in the Gulf of Mexico. A lthough school provides a chance to meet new people, a challenge to the mind, and a great learning atmosphere, no day is higher regarded to students all over the country than the first day of summer. This summer was no different from any other. Students ventured far away on vaca- tion, found full-time work, cruised the beaches, and simply bummed around. The tradition of summer was spending vacation time traveling. Although most stu- dents stayed within their own country, Coach Jack Wilson led a large group of stu- dents through Europe, and Miss Birch es- corted a small group to France. Another popular place to vacation was the World’s Fair. The fair received very mixed reviews. Staci Graham who attended the fair with her church youth group stated, “It wasn’t worth the money we had to pay to get in, because we waited in long lines all day.” On the other hand, Brad Ashbrook stated, “It was interesting to find out about other countries, but the fair was a unique experience and a lasting memory.” While some took summer as the chance to take it easy, others took full advantage of their break from school and found full time Florida water lovers of all kinds are enticed by the open waters of the bay. Smooth glossy waters set the pace for a challenging day of windsurfing. or part time employment. Some students’ weekends and time off was sufficient time to go out. When asked why he worked, Andy Fanguiare responded, “I wanted the chance to see my friends, and the money didn’t hurt.” Still another type of student headed straight to the beach, and left only to eat and sleep, until summer’s end. Alongside the beach bum, one would have to classify the fisherman, the skier, and the wind- surfer. These students simply took advan- tage of their favorite part of Clearwater; the water. One thing common to most students was the enjoyment of summer vacation by just simply lounging around. “My favorite way to spend summer vacation is to simply sit back and relax,” stated one CHS senior. Whether in France, at the World’s Fair, on the beach, at work, or at a local hangout, students always found a way to enjoy their time away from school. T by Jeff Samsel 10 Summer Fun B. Ashbrook