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

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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

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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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Students spent countless summer hours drop- ping quarters in video and pinball games. Bill Haggard cranks out on a game of “Firepow- The nightlife proves to be the highlight of summer fun. George Walters and friends cruise around the town in search of the per- fect night spot. 2 n l JV lx. aa Summer Fun 11 DP ' W?