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

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During the first week of practice, Pam Smith works on her overhand serve. Summer means money for people like Pam Edwards, who works at McDonald’s during her vacation. After a vigorous day of practice, junior varsity players Earl Byrd and Bubba Rawls give a harmonious sigh of relief. Adventuring to the top, Denise Caruso and Christine Wood strive to originate a new pyramid formation to perform at the upcoming pep rally. 10 Summer Months

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Many hands make light work as Tina Bell, Shannon Holland, and Edna Allen pitch in to help decorate for the prom. With everyone formally attired, couples like Dale Adams and Mark Armstrong take the opportunity to dance. A Time For Us” is drawing near Susan Hall, Eddie Wilson, and work at white-washing the gazebo. Highlight By Celebration Daydreams of the upcoming night occupied most juniors’ and seniors’ minds on April 11,1981. Hastening in preparation, students had begun planning weeks ahead of this actual date. In anticipation of the night ahead, guys washed the family car and hurried to pick up their tuxedos. Finding smaller activities more demanding, the girls busied themselves fixing their hair, painting their nails, and trying on their evening gowns. Much forethought and preparation went into this second school-sponsored prom. Parents, teachers, administrators, maintenance, and all classes helped with decorations. A prom committee was selected, and the Home Economics department provided most of the refreshments. In charge of the music, Mr. Gayle Gulick selected the band “Celebra- tion” as the feature band. Coach Ed Prescott headed secur- ity for the evening. Donating a generous amount, the Key Club provided funds for the event while ticket sales com- pleted the budget. When 8:00 finally arrived, close to 318 people filled the gymnasium in their finery. Blue sky and a brilliantly- colored rainbow stretched across one wall while the theme “A Time For Us” spanned the other wall. The success of the prom required teamwork from every- one. Undoubtedly, prom night was a highlight to store along with other special memories. Prom 9

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While his teammates polish up their blocking skills, William Kilgore acts as a defensive end. During a sweltering afternoon practice in August, Ricky Foggie and William Kilgore watch their teammates review a punting drill. The Long-Awaited Season Summer days, full of sunshine, relaxation, and recrea- tion, marked the end of another school year. For many, it staked a beginning of another summer of work. Work con- sisted not only of jobs at Hardee’s, Belk, and Laurens Glass but also of preparation for the upcoming school year. To perfect skills and marching routines, band members spent numerous summer hours practicing drills at the high school. Members of both the band and the cheerlead- ing squads attended camps at Newberry College, Furman University, and Columbia College. Squads focused on perfection in their respective areas. Readying themselves for a rigorous fall schedule, foot- ball players trained consistently. A little further away from home, students chosen to attend Boys’ and Girls’ State expanded their ideas at the Citadel and the Uni- versity of South Carolina, respectively. Also, sixteen French enthusiasts ventured to London and Paris to ex- plore monuments and museums and to enjoy other aspects of the French culture. Summer vacation ended as rapidly as it had begun. With renewed vitality, students prepared to reapply themselves to their work and to school-oriented activities. Relaxation and recreation were postponed as students readied them- selves for the new school year. During an intense day of rehearsal, band captain Tim Wiley stops to catch his breath. Summer Months 11