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

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Shifting Into High Ten years — thousands of individual faces in the crowd, four classes into one unit, a reputation for pride and zest — had passed since the doors opened to the first autumnal eruption of energy. With fresh tenacity to succeed, 1690 students surged into the pods. Each paid for achievement with sweaty practices or midnight studies; every hour was vindicated by making the state volleyball playoffs or holding the “A + ” English essay. When the football team held top-ranked Greenwood to its worst showing and when the Raider Band earned superior-rated status from its contest performances, the spirit of achievement exploded. Victories and setbacks confronted individuals whose (Continued on page 4) At the Clinton pep rally, Johnna Hamilton matches the enthusiasm of her classmates during “Raider Rock.” Leaving Chaucer behind. Melissa Simpson listens to announcements pertaining to the Pep Club. Shifting Into High 3

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After a grand-slam, the team gathers around the plate to congratulate James Simpson on a winning run. mmm Thinking only of improving his agility and coordination, Mike Hughes glides through the ropes. When asked which class was the best at the pep rally, Lynn James, Lori Seymour, and Letherenda Gibbs cried, “Juniors!” 2 Shifting Into High

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Shifting Into High (Continued from page 3) vitality and exertion exemplified their goals — reaching for new self-precedence and school importance, the ultimate prestige of spirit. Each consequence marked the beginning of renewed exertion aimed further. For every person, meeting challenges and building pride symbolized mastery. Seized energy expanded into a year of excitement. An intense spirit of the body swept forward. The intricate plan to construct a fresh layer of enthusiasm on top of tradition — shifting into high. Playing against Ninety-Six, Crystal Irby bumps the ball backward over the net. 4 Shifting Into High