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

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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

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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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Out of first period early to avoid hall traffic. football players Greg Bailes, Rusty Cagle. Tim Werts. and Kevin Cooley head toward the gym for the pep rally. To introduce a new chant to the student body at the Laurens versus Newberry pep rally. Allison Townsend silences the crowd in order to proceed. Leading the Way Seniors, the involved, whether leading the pep rally in a cheer or heading the Student Council, seniors assumed leadership roles. From freshmen orienta- tion, the first school event, to graduation on the last day of school, they led the year’s affairs. When students entered high school, their goal was to become seniors and later graduate. Directed by seniors, Student Council planned special activities throughout the year. Leaving for lunch and pep rallies early, seniors set the precedent in student activities. All through the year, seniors prepared for graduation by having several class meet- ings. Josten’s representative helped stu- dents select materials such as invitations, keys, caps, gowns, and memory books. Many freshmen looked up to seniors; sophomores envied them while juniors quietly bided their time until they achieved seniority. Seniors knowing that it was their last year involved themselves, indulged themselves, and enjoyed themselves. Making every activity count, seniors always held in the back of their minds graduation—the last class meeting of their high school career — which launched the major turning points of their lives. Using a new Yamaha tuba purchased by the school to replace a sousaphone. senior Eddie Jenkins practices his field entrance for the pre-game show. Earl Robertson 14 Seniors