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

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✓ JUgLfr. 0 t V i: r J r 2 S Ml r V? 1.4 . --S ■ •v . « : V , • i, , ;v. ,vr ' : -+£ ? ' m i . » ' . a ♦ 1 C S jaV v fJt V • •- V,r f .13 «• . JKt kf v; One of the big events that many youth groups hold was out-of-state trips. During winter holidays. Calvary’s youth group went to Gat- linhurg, Tenn. On the slopes and ready to go is Chris Wacker. m m 4 38 Youth Groups

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With the computer age on the rise, many students fill their freetime in front of a computer. John Vandermine works after school with a program he has written on the TRS-80. After-school time enables students to get together and talk about daily school hap- H penings. Julie Stewart discusses with John I Hoopes the significance of getting in- 1 volved with clubs. i fi After school has been dismissed for the day, Alex Pearson, Gary Mink and Shawn Murphy sit on the benches outside the li- brary and laugh at the mimicking actions of each other. Every Friday afternoon a group of friends gather on the practice field for a fun game of football. While being tackled by Steve Cass. Tony Berman struggles to keep from falling. Freetime 37 T Dletoll T. Diefell

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I On a ski trip at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with Calvary youth group Chris Wacker, Doug Taylor, and Tom Warner pose for a picture in the snow. Frequent outings are enjoyed by Trinity Presbyterian’s youth group. During a wa- ter ski trip youth group members Kenny Hayslett and Andy Burwell invited Andy Goldman and Charlie Robinson to show them how to trick ski. Youth groups provide fun and friendship Concern for Youth f by Steve Thomas hat are youth groups all about? Many students par- ticipate in church youth groups. The youth groups sponsored the church, or they had outside sup- port. These groups took part in many community services such as singing at a local nursing home and visiting families. There was also a time for fun when parties and lock-ins, (all night sleep- overs) were held. Ater a youth group outing, Doug Roach and Karl Wixtrom play a game of basket- ball in Skycrest Baptist Church’s parking lot. These youth groups were led by concerned adults who showed their care by giving their time. Lisa Lambert said “Our youth di- rector really cares about us and the things we do.” Assistant Prin- cipals Robert Clark spent his free time working with the youth group at Gateway Baptist Church in St. Petersburg. “I enjoy helping young people find themselves in life and also to be there when they need someone,” commented Mr. Clark. Many youth groups went on re- treats and trips, where the mem- bers were in close contact with each other. During winter break, Calvary Baptist Church took its youth group and their friends to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Through- out this trip, a Bible study and time of meditation was held. In addition, members enjoyed daily activities in athletics, crafts, and sightseeing. Chris Wacker, a Gat- linburg participant, commented, “I liked the unity throughout the group.” Retreats helped the youths grow closer together both spiritually and mentally with their peers and family. “We have a lot of fun and they don’t cram reli- gion down everyone’s throat,” said Pam Beacher. Youth Groups succeeded in helping youths personally through making them feel that they were special. T Youth Groups 3 9