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

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As the cheerleaders complete a cheer, Victor displays his enthusiasm by clapping with the routine of the cheer. Before time for the band to hit the field again, Allen Shell takes a moment to relax and finish his Gatorade. While polishing up the kicking team, these varsity players fire off the ball during a punting drill. While the horn line drills to “Hello Again,” percussionists Del Burton and David Trammel keep a steady beat. Realizing the first football game is only a day away. Rock Kennedy and Allen Shell sharpen the execution of their low mark-time. Shifting Into High 5

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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

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Soaring School until 2:50, practice until 5:30, dinner around 6:00, meeting until 8:00, homework until 10:00 .. . where does the time go? All of this combined to make up student life. School did not end for many students when graduation and summer vacation rolled around last year. Club meetings, football practice, weightlifting, band practice, and cheerleading practice kept students involved with the school. With school back in session, students still seemed able to squeeze in activities along side homework. The school alone offered various ways to get involved — clubs, journalism staffs, school helpers, class elections, and guest speakers. Musically inclined students enjoyed chorus and band. Interrelated school activities apart from class hours offered field trips, bus driving, and athletic students took advantage of the wide range of options such as track, basketball, and football. On lazy Saturday and Sunday afternoons, students often congregated outside of school for their own entertainment with intramural games. For the most part, weekends were full. Going to the game and dances at the YMCA were popular ways to spend a Friday night. On Saturdays, Clemson, Carolina, or Georgia fans invariably headed to the football stadium. Other night spots were Chancey’s, Skate-Away USA, Oaks Cinema, or McDonald’s. Virtually overflowing with choices, student life offered a wide horizon of activities. Time schedules were set in order to keep everything running smoothly. As school played a vital part in every students life, keeping up was essential, and student life kept soaring. As pep rally competitors race to mummify their archrival — the “Red Devil,” Mike Matthews listens to deafening cries for senior victory. 6 Student Life