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

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After Tim Perrott’s band left the stage, Steve Eversole comes on and plays a few numbers on his acoustic guitar. The serene tunes are a great change of pace after the crankin’ bands before him. Tim Perrott shows high school rockers wha, guitar playing is all about as his fingers fly up and down the neck and “Freebird” pours froc the speakers. Hitting all the right notes on any instrument requires great concentration. Lary Elmazi displays this great concentration through his fast yet clean playing of rock-n-roll classics. The quality of a drummer often makes or breaks a band. Frank Stewart cooks off Alex Van Halen’s part in “Jamie’s Cryin’” as if it were nothing at all. 24 Student Court -vl 6 V

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Carol Rohdy is as happy as any girl can be as the J.R.O.T.C.’s ceremony centers around her, the homecoming queen, and her escort, Mike Whitehurst. Despite the hot sun beating down on the stadi- um, rowdy students were as spirit-filled as ever in preparation for the big game. Members of the homecoming court stand proud at halftime of the big game as they are presented to the students in quite a formal ceremony. HOMECOMING Homecoming Night 23

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X! Crankin’ it Out T he house lights are down; the stage lights are bright; guitar-oriented Rock- n-Roll cranks from the speakers; and the young, wild crowd screams for more. This event was just like a typical rock concert except that it was planned completely by CHS students. Gerry Tsicos led the way in planning the music festival. He brought the bands to- gether, obtained use of the Clearwater Mu- sic Hall, and organized the event. The show consisted of four bands, two of which were led by Clearwater High stu- dents. Artists participated in the event for various reasons. Tim Perott, lead guitarist of his own band, commented, “I play for the sheer intensity of rockin’ and rollin’ and for The break between performances was a good time to get up and get a Coke or stretch one’s legs. Those wishing to relax watched the stage hands setting up for the next show. the excitement of persuading a guitar to scream for vengeance.” Playing between the student rock groups were soloists play- ing acoustic guitars and singing. Gerry Tsi- cos highlighted his clean vocals by playing some fancy notes on his harmonica. The Rock-n-Roll High School festival proved not only a good time for the audi- ence, but an excellent experience for those in the bands needing exposure and a good place to jam. Although the groups weren’t well known and the concert hall wasn’t full, the atmosphere wasn’t far from that of a big name concert, and much talent was shown off. ▼ By Jeff Samsel Student Concert 25 B. Ashbrook