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

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In the new Introduction to Computers course. John Hughett and Charlie Brown study a graphics program which tells them how to draw on the com puter. Rapidly checking each problem. Scott Owens hurries to finish his Algebra II homework before the bell rings. Eddw? Jenkm EdiW 4 Refining the Gold

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Refining the Gold A year of changes —of improvement. Seventeen hundred students together strove to excel. Each student refined his talents by making changes. Whether a minor change in study habits or the major change in a new athletic director, the effort toward success was apparent in all that students undertook. As the new athletic director, Buddy Jennings made many turnabouts in the football team as the Raiders rose to a winning season. Refinement meant practice and work for the team, and the enthusiasm displayed by the fans gave the Raiders much-needed support. While the Raiders devoted their interest, time, and hard work, other organizations also refined themselves. The chorus and band tuned up for a new season, both practicing for placement in state competitions. For the band it was the state marching contest, and for the chorus, students polished their talents before auditions to place in the all-state chorus. Changes for efficiency, such as the new computer service, assisted the guidance department in speeding along student registrations and report cards. The service updated the guidance systems and relieved many of the pressures put on the personnel. Pressures were part of refinement; students worked year round for the excellence expected of them by (continued on p.5) To improve teamwork. Valerie Wood and Crystal Irby await the chance to provide the Iron! line with a set up. ' hil. perfecting a pyramid for the pep rally. v.HMiy and junior varsity football cheerleaders create a sturdy formation Nq rHt oL o Refining the Gold. 3

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C»«fg RjiWy Gr«g Ebiley At the Laurens-Clinton pep rally. Vic- tor. the school mascot, helps the cheerleaders in their skit about the coaches and players. 3 004 n I 10 H Gr s BdU y Refining the Gold (continued from p.3) each teacher or parent. As they worked for grades, students also tried to perfect their talents. Arts, crafts, and wood work- ings were proudly displayed at the county fair, showing the drive in each student to perfect and to excel. Refining the gold meant different things to different students, but everyone knew that to refine the school also meant refin- ing one’s self. Wanting to succeed, stu- dents worked to develop their skills and to advance the school. As a result, each student played an important role in refin- ing the gold. Pressed and ready to go to the field. Terri Faulkner. Tanya Hughes, and Cindy Hill await further instruction from the Drum Major. Friday. September 17. marks the day the Laurens football team broke a 20 year losing tradition against the Clinton Red Devils. This scoreboard shows the Raiders' victory as they tri- umphed over Clinton 17-3. i Refining the Gold, 5