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

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Kicking the “Buc-kets” Homecoming Week filled with many events I t all started back at the beginning of the school year. There were people to call, dates to set, and ar- rangements to be made. SGA had begun prepara- tion for Homecoming ’86. “We decided that we wanted a more traditional Homecoming,” said Eliza- beth McArthur. “We really wanted to get the whole school involved,” she con- tinued. By the time Home- coming Week rolled around, they were ready with a variety of activities planned. Ideas for dress-up days were debated during a Stu- dent Government meeting and then voted on. On Monday, College Day, stu- dents wore paraphernalia from their favorite college. Tuesday, friends dressed alike for Twin Day. Stu- dents wore pony tails, poo- dle skirts and Wayfarers for Wednesday, Fifties Day. In celebration of Hal- loween, Thursday was Pumpkin Day. Spirit week ended on Friday with Red and Grey Day. “Usually they have the same boring dress-up days they had the year before, but this year they didn’t. Twin Day was a really cool idea. My twin brother, Matt, and I dressed alike and even switched one of our classes. Our teachers couldn’t even tell us apart!” said Ed Cole. After holding Tornado Tales the previous year in the gym, SGA turned back to tradition and held it in the stadium. Each skit and float promoted the Homecoming motto, “Kick the Buckets. (Wait a minute, “Kick the Buc-kets?” Isn’t that Kentucky Fried Chicken’s logo? Yes, but it was also the slo- gan developed for the Homecoming game against the Bucca- neers.) Interact re- ceived the best float award. Clinton Far- nell, a member of Interact, said, “We had EMCEE Even though the skits were per- formed in the stadium, not the gym, most attending thoroughly enjoyed themselves. S.G.A. Presi- dent Elizabeth McArthur intro- duces Interacts “Camp Crystal”. WE’VE GOT SPIRIT The week before Homecoming, the Junior Class Members spent close to 25 hours building their float. Berta Penabades, Todd Warner, and Joy Harland per- suade the audience to “kick the buc-kets”. Homecoming □ 21

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20 □ Homecoming •- STRUTTING HER STUFF The Headliners received 1st place at Tornado Tales for their skit. Nicole Eggleston claimed that “we were just there to do the Homecoming Shuffles!” SQUEAKY CLEAN For their Homecoming skit the Sophomore Class held a Jeopar- dy game show between the Torna- does and the Bucketheads. Dur- ing a “commercial break”, Dave Reina advertises Zest Deodorant Soap. BACK TO TRADITION Unlike last year, members of the Homecoming Court were present- ed at Tornado Tales. Jimmy Har- rison, DeVonna Fleming, Clinton Farnell, and Susan Coleman listen as the rest of the court is intro- duced.

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Kicking the “Buc-kets” (cont.) a lot of last minute prob- lems. So we had to work hard.” Skit ideas ranged from Interacts “Camp Crystal” to Key club’s “People’s Court”. Headlin- ers took first prize for best skit. They performed a “Homecoming Rap”. The presentation of the court and their escorts con- cluded Tornado Tales. The court consisted of seniors Madre Barber, Susan Cole- man, DeVonna Flemming, Wendy Harrison, Laura Larson, and Debbie Roach; juniors Kathy Ford, Leslie Jensen, Sheri Weiss, and Michelle Witte; sopho- mores Nancy Baker, Heather Hegh, and Ali Meissner; and freshmen Dana Bryant and Andrea Ellis. “From the beginning we knew we wanted to have the girls arrive in converti- bles. We weren’t sure we could do it because of the rain,” said SGA President Elizabeth McArthur. This year, clubs partici- pated in Hall Decorations but had to follow a new rule stating that decorating could start no earlier than 6:00 a.m. “It was weird having only one hour. Last year clubs would be here at 4:30 a.m.,” commented Sue Taylor. Judging took place during first and sec- ond periods, with Interact coming out on top. Friday night brought the crowning of the queen, Madre Barber. After a victorious game over the Gulf Buccaneers, the dance, free of charge, began in the gym. “Since Homecoming was on Halloween, we de- cided to go ahead and com- bine the two occassions and have a Homecoming- Costume Dance,” stated Cheryl Barcenas, dance committee chairman. The dance lasted from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. Through T.K. productions, SGA hired a disc jockey to emcee the HALF-TIME Returning to tradition, the Home- coming Court was announced at half-time at the game. Andy Bur- well escorts senior Susan Cole- man to the line of nominees. event. Other special addi- tions included a light show, a fog machine, and strobe lights. Door priz es included Record Bar gift certificates and Hardee’s coupons and a grand prize of $10.00 “I think everyone who participated in Homecom- ing week had a good time. People who didn’t really missed out!” said Hylah Birenbaum. □ by Cassie Flory and Julie Michael artwork by Joe Tsambiras COMING DOWN At the Homecoming game, mem- bers of the Tampa Bay Area Sky- diving team, parachuted to the field and presented the football. “Every year the Clearwater Var- sity Football Alumni Club spon- sors the jump,” said President Dr. Bruce Cochran. CONVERTIBLE FUN “We knew from the beginning, S.G.A. wanted the girls to arrive in convertibles. Thanks to De- Vonna Flemming, they did,” said Elizabeth McArthur. Dana Bryant is helped out of the car by her escort, Shane Eddinger, while An- drea Ellis waits to be announced. V. Paulett 22 □ Homecoming