Hardaway High School - Gold Nugget Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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5 e Nl. P.H Darkened corridors, empty parking spaces reflect energy crisis Evolving from the withholding of Arab oil from the United States, the energy crisis' effects were felt by everyone. The speed limit was low- ered to 55 miles per hour, no gas was sold on Sunday, and only a small percentage of the city's Christ- mas decorations were lighted. The key word was conserve and trans- itions were apparent at Hardaway. Halls were darkened, temperatures were dropped, and blinds were raised as the faculty and students strove to meet the government's urges. Daylight Savings Time was resumed in winter for the first time since World War Il. Students arrived at school before dawn broke. There was much controversy as to whether it really helped preserve energy. Preparing for the governor's elec- tion in November of 1974, candi- dates began their campaigns. Lester Maddox Phooey shirts were sold in his shop at Underground Atlanta, drawing attention to his cause. Anticipation grew as Hardaway students awaited the appearance of Comet Kohoutek in January. Coming only once in 75,000 years, the experience of seeing it was not passed off lightly by young or old. National International Affairs 27

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THE energy crisis was felt everywhere as speed limits were dropped and gas was lim- ited at stations. KIMBERLY Self comments to LuAnn Binns on her Phooey shirt of 1974 gubernatorial candidate Lester Maddox. MRS. Ann Murrah, biology teacher, studies facts on Comet Kohoutek hoping to see it when the clouds disperse. 909 M Y! Xe .., l 26 Student Life h. rv... 'Fixx .gi . Rfk, : ' 1 w ox - if My S' . x mf N 'A' is... t J:- . if ff' L :QE Us Ill -..... - .- lima an

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