Laurens District 55 High School - Fifty Fiver Yearbook (Laurens, SC)

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Walter Patterson and Kim Hurley take a break from one of their many tours. The Spanish students await the arrival of those last students before leaving for the airport. At the Greenville Airport French students hurriedly board their plane. French students await their departure by steamer from England to Belgium. 12 Trips

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Look at those clothes! Fashion trends have changed over the past year, mostly for the better, at Laurens District 55 High School. Students are still wearing white Adidas and blue jeans, but they are also dressing up more often. This year American girls wore the new gauchos and boots as well as more skirts. Fashion trends became more flexible, allowing each student to choose clothes to suit his own personality. Willie Mason, Leroy Milam and Parker Mims display the usual teenage dress — leather jacket, flannel shirt, tennis shoes and of course, blue jeans. Pausing to discuss Homecoming, Wesley Davis and Towanda Shaw model the latest fashions, including a cowl-necked sweater, knickers, pumps and gauchos. Stylishly dressed, Kim Mitchell and Roy Fagan meet for a few minutes between classes. Fashions 11

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 There's no place like home Seeing and hearing for one's self is the best way to learn something. This concept is just what some French and Spanish students did during the spring holidays of '76. The French group visited England, Belgium and France. While in these countries, they saw a variety of cathedrals, castles and museums. A memorable experience was crossing the English Channel on a streamer. A four-hour boat ride does nothing for a queezy stomach! One feature attraction in Paris was the discotheque. The Spanish students toured the coast of Spain, stopping in Madrid for three nights and Sevilla for two nights, one of which was highlighted by a flamenco dance. They, too, visited numerous museums and cathedrals, at times using the subway, which proved to be a very confusing form of transportation. The students found the trip a valuable learning experience but were glad to set foot on American soil once again. Before going on their tour of Paris, the French group stops for a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower. Despite the cold weatherand a hectic schedule, the Spanish group takes time out fora picture. During their meal Felicia Little and Cindy Patterson stare while a Frenchman eats escargots. Sindy Smyly, Elizabeth Ramage, Lisa Weisner and friend view the sights in this exquisite courtyard. Trips 13