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

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12 After Hours

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As the varsity football cheerleaders lead Adding another run to their score, mem- the fans in a cheer. Usa Spoon chants the bers of the baseball team clap for their thc chcerieaders’ introduction of words to Hit em again. teammate s homerun. the vars y football players. Coach Buddy Greg Bailey S-P — I-R — I-T S-P (clap, clap) l-R (clap, clap) I-T (clap, clap) — more than a word in a cheer. Loyal fans screamed themselves hoarse at a pep rally. Team members clapped approval for their teammate. Drummers kept time to promote excitement. A cheerleader led the crowd at a ball game. A faculty member spoke of support for athletics. A junior bought a spirit ribbon. All of these demonstrated spirit — an energy for enthusiasm. To attend pep rallies, students purchased pep club cards; the two dollar fee did not keep students from displaying their enthusiasm and energy. Students yelled; the band played; cheerleaders performed skits; the student body sang the Alma Mater; and spirit was the outcome. A spirit flag created by Robin Franks boosted school spirit. Raider fans did not allow bad weather conditions to lessen their spirit. Game attendance, throughout football season, remained high even at out- of-town games. Spirit meant an intensity in student interest — interest in athletics, the school, and each other. With this renewed enthusiasm, students and community members enjoyed a fresh surge of school spirit. Showing their spirit at the conclusion of the Greenwood pep rally. Seniors give the Raider salute during the Alma Mater. Spirit 11

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Working after school at Bi-Lo, Greg Hazel stocks the shelves with alumi- num foil. Pete Leopard Off Again Bong! Bong! Bong! 2:45 and a student s voice is heard echoing through the halls making announcements. 2:47 and every student is carefully balanced on the edge of his seat waiting for the mad dash to the door. 2:50 BEEEEEP! And they’re off! Even though students spent much of their time in school, most students looked forward to their time out of school — whether summer and holiday vacations, weekday afternoons, or weekends. During the summer, students, especially new graduates, headed for Myrtle Beach and the Sun Fun Festival. The Grand Strand gave students from all over the state the opportunity to form new friendships and have fun in the sun. Visits to out-of-state relatives or to Disney World entertained students. After these vacations, many stu- dents returned to summer jobs. Record-breaking temperatures made pools, lakes, and cool air necessities for everyone. For skiers and swimmers, Lake Greenwood provided an escape from the heat. People crowded the YMCA’s pool along with 3M's pool in an effort to keep cool as the mercury soared to the 100 degree mark. Football and volleyball players, cheerleaders, and band members attended school-related camps to ready them- selves for the upcoming school year. When school started back, lazy days of free time changed to busy days filled with school activities. On weekends, couples dated to football games, to discos, and to restaurants. As winter approached, visiting local theaters to see the latest movies proved popular because of the cold weather. When the first snow fell, skiers headed for the slopes. In town, many active teens spent cold evenings at the local skating rink enjoying music, exercise, and friends. Warming temperatures and vacation break signaled that spring had come. Students who owned horses enjoyed spring trailriding while others enjoyed the spring weather hiking in the mountains. Dating, sports, hobbies, and studies kept young people busy after school hours. Wherever students found a free moment, they were off again and on the go. Richard Robertson At junior varsity football practice in September. Coach Barry Cox reviews blocking strategies with the offensive line. After Hours 13