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

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elebration Pinellas schools mark 75 th year T he Pinellas County School Board cele- brated its 75th anni- versary with an in- spiring idea. The progress of the school district finally got the recognition it de- served. The celebration was a year-long “Diamond Jubi- lee”. It lasted until the school year ended. A vari- ety of activities highlighted the history of public educa- tion included a balloon re- lease, an outdoor concert, a Youth Festival and a for- mal dinner. The celebration cen- tered at Jack White Stadi- um where a pep rally was held. There, speeches were given by Sally Scanlan, County Council PTA Presi- dent, and Dr. Eric Whitted, Area 4 Superintendent, to explain the celebration. A week before the pep rally there was a contest held where students voted on their favorite adminis- trator to kiss a live pig. The winner of the contest was principal Ed Evans, who kissed an unwilling pig after the pep rally. A county-wide balloon lift of 90,000 colored bal- loons caused different opinions among students. “I thought the balloons were so neat because we have never had anything like that,” said Julie Dahl- hauser. Another idea to promote the Jubilee, was the “Little Red Schoolhouse” muse- um that contained histori- cal memorabilia and a 1900’s classroom that school children toured. “The red school house on wheels has the history of Pinellas County’s pro- gress and will visit every school in Pinellas County,” said Ed Evans. This celebration made students aware of the anni- versary and gave them a memory they will never forget — their principal kissing a pig. □ by Susan Wernsing 28 □ 75th Anniversary GOING UP Students from Clearwater High School released 3000 balloons in unison with 87,000 other balloons from all the other schools in Pinel- las. The cheerleaders watch as their balloons rise. SIGN IN At the open house held on No- vember 9, all Clearwater High alumni were invited to come cele- brate the Pinellas County School System’s 75th anniversary. Glenn Loughridge and Kara Hendry man the tables where alumni sign in on posters according to their graduation date.

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Night on the Town Students ' nightlives vary A s the rain pictured on the screen fell, the audience placed newspapers over their heads and squirted water guns, spraying water over the entire theater. Students found The Rocky Horror Show to be one form of entertainment on weekend nights. The Rocky Horror Show was a movie usually held at midnight at specific movie theaters. In the show, the audience participated by acting out certain parts of the movie, throwing var- ious objects around, and yelling phrases during parts of the movie. “I sneak food in like rice and prunes and even squirt guns,” said Lizz Waite. “When the rain scenes ap- pear in the movie, every- one squirts water every- where,” added Waite. Even though most movie theaters seemed barren, students were often seen with a date or a group of friends. Theaters were rel- atively empty because of the birth of many new the- aters around the area (Lar- go 8, Tri City Plaza, Semi- nole 8, Main Street, and the Plitt Theaters at Sun- shine Mall). Many of the new theaters charged prices of $4.75, but some offered student prices of 3.25. More daring students chose another form of en- tertainment; toilet paper- ing a student’s house. “I do it to get revenge and re- lieve frustration,” said Scott Voshall. A safer way to spend the night was miniature golfing at Storms Golf Range. “I like putt putt golf be- cause its always good com- petition,” said Bryce Se- villa. Individuals seeking al- ternatives to typical eve- ning activities journeyed to the Cuban Club in Tampa. The multi-purpose building in Ybor City provided a place for local punk bands to perform occasional con- certs for an all-ages crowd. “It was an adventure to a world beyond my own,” said Shelli Gouch. “It’s a place where all different people go,” added Gouch. The Belleair Causeway at night was packed with students socializing from schools around the area. “You can meet a whole bunch of different people there,” said Ashley Eaton. Some students were too busy to take part in other activities besides school sponsored events. “I don’t get out much be- cause I’m a tornadoette,” said Shelli Gouch. Although Monday morn- ing inevitably came, and everyone had to face an- other week of school, they always had the next week- end to look forward to. □ by Guy Niemann. 30 □ Nightlife WHERE TO GO Deciding what to do, Ed Cole and Ron Henkel discuss their plans for the night in front of Ed’s house. They decide to see the movie “Star Trek 4”. HEY BATTER At Storm’s Golf Range, students can miniature golf, hit golf balls on the driving range, or hit baseba lls in the batting cage. Ricky Weeks swings at an oncoming ball in the super-fast batting cage.