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

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Summer Summer, synonymous with vacation, created a chance to relax from the every- day monotony of school. Although fun at first, relaxation quickly transformed itself into boredom. Having fun became an ob- jective worked for and desired. School’s end was usually launched by the envied Myrtle Beach week. Students from all over the state gathered to celebrate the beginning of summer. Tanning on the beach, swimming in the pools, and social- izing at the pavillion filled the week with activity. When the week ended, students returned to their respective homes to con- tinue the summer. In mid-summer, routines were established, and weekend skiers once again populated Lake Greenwood. While in Laurens, the YMCA and 3M swimming pool filled with people trying to escape the heat. Tennis courts became increasingly hard to find, At Jennifer Cogdill’s house on Lake Green- wood. Sandy Henderson takes advantage of sum mer vacation by relaxing at the lake with friends. With the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville. Ten- nessee. only 225 miles away, numerous Laurens County residents attended this exposition with its re- nowned Sunsphere and Chinese pavillion. Among the students who found summer jobs. Billy Horner cleans the meat counter at six o’clock —the closing time for Siebert's Grocery on West Main Street. Gu Youman Is a Verb and reservations had to be made to get courts either at the YMCA or the Jamie Pennell Park. Summer jobs played an im- portant part for students as McDonalds. Hardee’s, Winn Dixie, Food Town, Sky City, and others hired student job applicants. The 1982 World’s Fair attracted students, families, and friends out of state. Held in Knoxville, Tennessee, the fair provided a chance to see bits of the world. Foreign nations erected pavillions regarding the theme—energy. Toward the end of summer, last minute efforts took place to read that long- awaited novel or to plan final summer trips. Looking forward to entering old cliques once again, students also anticipat- ed meeting new friends. The windup finally came when freshman orientation began on August 11. Summer is a verb; whether one just swims, relaxes, or vacations, all symbolize involvement and action. Summer 9

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Late one afternoon in September at the Sanders Elementary Gym. Erral Stroud and Rickey Cheeks pair up for a game of one-on-one. Summer vacation ended early for marching band members who began practice the week of July 23. On August 1. John Kennedy. David Trammel. Jason Pressley, and Tammy Traynham board the buses to travel to Newberry College for band camp. Earl Robertson Student involvement is a focus of the band. One clear Sunday afternoon in early September. Richard Loper cleans the Raider band bus at Tim Wiley’s house. Johnt-ll Davis Richard Robert )

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LURED IN Faithful fishermen spend many hours by the waterside hoping for the big catch of the day. Waiting for the cork of his fishing line to go under, Marty Babb sits patiently on the pier at Richard Loper’s house on Greenwood Lake. A COMMON NOTE Bands, whether soul, rock, or country, provide a good source of entertainment. The pop band. Risse. played in commons on April 17. 1082. at the school sponsored prom. Johncll Davi» New Wave Stiff shoulders, ringing ears, and a lean pocketbook — do you have these symp- toms of overindulgence? Offers of routine entertainment surface season after season; new alternatives, however, like Pac Man hit the limelight for Laurens’ youth. Both young and old fell victim in epidemic pro- portions to the new wave of video games. Quarter-consuming arcades quickly deplet- ed weekly allowances. No longer satisfied with simple pinball games, students turned to the fast, computerized action of Aster- oids, Centipede, and Donkey Kong. Quarters later turned to dollars as stu- dents entered theaters. On dates or in groups, students enjoyed features includ- ing Steven Spielberg’s E.T., the summer’s biggest hit, and Poltergiest, a tale of a ghost invading an urban family. Also in- cluded was Friday the 13th in Super 3D, a vast improvement over the tradi- tional scary movie. Even particular stu- dents found movies that suited their tastes. For live entertainment, students could travel out of town to concerts offered in Greenville and Atlanta or at the Carowinds’ paladium. With ticket prices $8.00 and up, students carefully chose an artist whether Kenny Rogers, Loverboy, or Rick James. Whatever the plans, students often includ- ed a meal to start or to finish the Richard Robertson evening. In or around Laurens, they usually chose food ranging from seafood to steak to pizza. While out of town, stu- dents often went on shopping sprees. Armed with charge cards or cash, they filled the malls buying clothes, albums, and books. Entertainment, the possibilities are endless, as are the things students do for fun. Entertainment changes as do the stu- dents. The treadmill of student monotony flows into the new wave. THE POP-A-LONG KID Entertaining with his dance to “Planet Rock at the Variety Show giv- en by the Drama Club, Mark Davis demonstrates his popping skills Popping is a type of danced pantomime. 10 Entertainment