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

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EXCLUSIVE SOLO On one of the last, warm Sat urday afternoons left in the summer. Richard Loper glances at his skiing partner while spraying with his slalom ski. M.trly Babb Marty Babb Gus Youmai» EATING AFTER THE BEATING As scores of football fans crowd into McDonald's after Laurens' victory over Clinton. Scott Jarrard and Rodney Neely wait in line to order. Jtihittfll Davi» PAC MAN FEVER Like many video junkies. Mrs Ann Howell has become addicted to the new fad of playing video games. Whether an afternoon at the arcade or a game while shopping at Food Town, video game fans flock to the machines. Gu Yuumant OVEREASY Entertainment sometimes supplies physical fitness. Keeping in shape with an invigorating game of tennis at the YMCA. Richard Griffin returns from the back court Entertainment, 11

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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

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Speech class students. Traci Bates. Arbadella Bryson. Bobby Coleman, and Donna Thompson concentrate on learning speech techniques. Though no one welcomes an accident, it is of- ten necessary to purchase insurance. Arthur Wil- liams buys his insurance from his homeroom teacher. Mrs. Elvie Miracle. Mike Shiiukmu At the beginning of school. Mr Gerald Crawford in the guidance department works to resolve Kevin Jones' schedule conflicts. Closely watching the game Eddie Cogdili and Rhonda Simmons, along with a stadium full of Raid er supporters, await the 10-3 score change. Gt«-g Boilry 12 Back to School