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

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1 inding transportation out to the beach often posed a problem for underclassmen. Sophomore Sean Lance meets his needs by riding his bike. Deacli pol trolled ill p prepared to tors. To ns Dillard p i parking fe- W M : lX 1 by Carrie McLaren C learwater has always been known for its beautiful beaches. Dur- ing summer, students flocked to the beaches led to the subconscious divisions of the beach into three separate re- gions: Way Up North Beach The area up north past Mandaly Towers S eparate | hores each regions provide individual atmospheres to maintain a healthy suntan and socialize. However, not all areas of the beach looked the same. The various crowds that patronized the beach eventually to Carlouel Yacht Club wasn’t exactly an abundance of activity. In between the handful of homeowners and se- nior citizens scattered along the area, a few 1 4 Beach student sunbathers could be found. These students preferred to avoid the crowds, noise, and small chil- dren feeding seagulls that came along with the more southern beaches. North Beach Traveling south to the Palm Pavillion area, one would en- counter North Beach. This area contained a great deal more people than the Way Up North Beach region; however, North Beach crowds consisted primarily of tourists and their chil- dren. Teens who fre- quented the area en- joyed the convenience of nearby concession stands and parking fa- cilities. North Beach was particularly beau- tiful at sunset after crowds departed leav- ing the shores practi- cally empty and ideal for early evening pic- nics. Skim-boarders preferred the scene for its low, flat water sur- face and made practice a ritual throughout summer. “It’s not too crowded, but there’s just about always enough people there that you’ll know some- one,” said Jody Carden. South Beach If loud music and loads of familiar faces tickled one’s fancy, chances are he’d in- habit South Beach. The strip of land in front of the Holiday Inn Surf- side down past Pier 60 not only attracted tour- ists from nearby hotels but also drew an im- mense high school crowd. During spring break, the area was crawling with college students. By far the most active region of the beach, balls from the paddle game, Ka- dima, whirled through the air, radios blared, and students socialized around the pier. “It’s a social event in itself,” said Jennifer Traum. In a strange sort of way, the regions of the beach reflected the personality or mood of the students that pa- tronized them. While the radically modest tended to head way up north, the socialites preferred the south beach. To prevent any monotony, many vis- ited different areas and spent a majority of their time walking the beach. Whichever re- gion one chose to soak up the sun in, he could be sure to enjoy one ol the most beautifu beaches in Florida. A i tor school begins, stu- dents miss I ho daily avail- ability of tlm Loach. To help mm apt trigonometry trauma. Paul Larson and Jennifer Traum enjoy dm early even- ing hours walking north and south beach bofore returning home. police closely pa- ll public parking lots i to fine meter viola- nsure her car, Julie ays the required

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Hurricane Elena did more damage along Indian Rocks Beach than the Clearwater area. Not only did it demolish the Indian Rocks pier, but de- stroyed many hou ses beyond repair After evacuation notices were lifted on Sunday, Sep- tember 1, residents surveyed the coastal area to check for damages done to property. 16 Hurricane