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

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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

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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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More Than Just Books As summer ended so did vacation. Enjoy- ing the free months and earning money for new school clothes had kept students busy all summer. During the last few weeks of summer, students were involved in activities from spending vacations at the World’s Fair to descending upon near- by shopping malls. In addition to purchasing school clothes, students made other preparations also. To arrange school transportation, they called either the school to obtain a bus number or some friends to establish a carpool. Still others persuaded their parents to drop them at school or to let them use the car. In order to park his car in the student parking areas close to the school. Ken Garrett purchases his permit for one dollar from Mr. Henry Stewart during lunch. After stocking up on supplies and arrang- ing transportation, students’ thoughts turned to the first day back in school. As that day drew nearer, students busied themselves by phoning friends to decide on clothes to wear and the time to arrive. Next, students discussed meeting places so that they could compare schedules and catch up on the summer’s events. When August 23 arrived, anxious students from as far as 20 miles away filled the school. Once again the familiar tone sounded and another year began. Teach- ers held their first class meetings, and stu- dents accumulated books and assignments. Students found time, in spite of the work load, to join extra-curricular activities and to visit with old friends. Each realized that the return to school involved more than just textbooks. Back to School 13