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

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STUDENT LIFE Many students’ schedules were full from sunrise until sunset; very few Fifty-fivers had a great deal of free time. The early birds got up in the wee hours of the morning to drive school buses, while the lazybones stayed be- tween the sheets until the last possi- ble second. Once at school, many friends mingled in the commons as others dashed to their homeroom classes to do last minute homework. Then, as the 8:20 bell rang, the school day began, and homeroom was the first stop on the agenda. Throughout the course of the day, algebra and citizen- ship classes frenzied the freshmen, just as calculus and government classes petrified the seniors. In biology labs, students, with looks of concern, carefully operated on their “patients.” English classes had top priority among the worries of all stu- dents, whether they were upper or underclassmen. As lunchtime neared, everyone looked forward to the much- needed break from the routine of day to day classes. The 2:50 bell was the end of the day for very few. For the majority, this meant only “halftime.” As some junior and senior girls learned to “Get Fired Up!” at cheerleader practice, some junior and senior boys reluctantly headed for the gridiron at football practice. The lecture theater was the next stop for the Drama Club, where they rehearsed for an upcoming pro- duction. The sounds of marching feet echoed in the minds of the band mem- bers while the new members of the Senior Honor Society scurried about trying to fulfill service hour require- ments. Drivers of foreign sports cars rushed to their jobs at Belk, McDonald’s, or Laurens Glass to re- plenish their unlimited need for more cash. Some students were involved in community and church activities, while others had all they could handle with their homework assignments for the following day. Students were involved in all sorts of activities ranging from National Honor Society to the Pep Club, from lunchroom servers to library workers, from bus drivers to band members; all showed their school spirit by partici- pating. One look at Fifty-fivers’ busy schedules proved a student’s work is never done. Student Life 7

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TOP: Following the football games, students flock to McDonald’s, their favorite fast food meeting place. CENTER LEFT: After a hard work-out at football practice, Wayne Freeman waits for his ride. BOTTOM LEFT: Paying one of his many fees. Curtis Boyd purchases a pep club card from Mr. Mills. BOTTOM RIGHT: After tearing the large box open, James Simpson finds Victor,” a bigger surprise than he expected. 6 Student Life

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 Displaying their disco talent, Lesslie Blakely and Amy Holtzendorff dance to a popular tune. Preparing for the prom, Mrs. Anne Sheppard and Mr. Sam Oakes put in hours after school to work on decorations. Class officers, Shannon Holland and Lori Sey- mour aid juniors in decorating the commons. Attending the Junior-Senior Prom, these stu- dents enjoy the refreshments provided by the Home Economics department. 8 Junior-Senior Prom