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

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The summer heat and band practice but Kristen Dunmoyer. Amy Kinard. and Stephanie Medlock manage to find a little shade for their sectional practice. On the bus in a cushioned seat and on the way to Six Rags, First Baptist Youth Group members Sheri Wells and Keith Overbay plan their free time in the amuse- ment park. Up toward the sky. Raider var- sity basketball cheerleaders climbed as they practiced pyramids at camp at USC. Taking a ride on the ocean's waves. Bubba Thomas wind- surfs during his vacation at Long Beach. N.C. Mindy H«ter Shannon Gaddy Richard Byars 12 Summer

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Crocodile Dundee, Platoon, or The Fly — choices for an early After a hard day at school, fall home video keeps Ken Peggy McIntyre spends time Burriss looking at the shelves in talking to a friend on the tele- Picture Show Video before he fi- phone. nally makes a decision Alone at Last With full schedules from morning until night, students longed, pleaded, and waited for a few solitary moments of peace. Alone in their rooms, with a snack in front of the T.V., or qui- etly walking alone in the woods, students squeezed in precious time. Straight from school to work at fast-food restaurants or department stores, many students used their private time to their financial advantage. Others obliged their parents by helping out around the house by mowing the grass, wash- ing the dishes, and taking out the trash. Running a mile, swimming a lap, or doing sit-ups, students ex- ercised to stay in shape and to relax. Teenages socialized by talking on the phone to that special someone or just getting some home- work explained by a car- ing friend or teacher. Dat- ing brought many young people together at dinner, at the movies, or at foot- ball games and other sporting events. Relaxed students fished to help pass the slow day and maybe catch a good supper. Others made use of any free time they had to wash their cars to catch up on some reading. Some individuals en- joyed hobbies. Cross- stitching, reading, watch- ing television, drawing, and painting, students relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Listening to the stereo helped pass the time. Favorite artists in- cluded Madonna. Ala- bama, Prince. Hank Williams, Jr., Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Poi- son, Randy Travis, and Reba McIntyre. Students’ private time proved to be just as hectic as their daily routines In- volvement in part-time jobs, exercising, socializ- ing, fishing, cutting grass, washing cars, hobbies, and listening to the stereo showed that even with their busy schedules, students found time to squeeze in precious private time. Krista Bragg Home perms take a long time as Stephanie Stuteman leans over the sink for another rinse. To get ready for a date. Tony hstes washes his car to make a good impression. Private Time 11

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Peggy McIntyre Knsta Bragg Summer Fun After a year of relentless study and tedious work, students eagerly awaited the summer break. Visions of sun. sand, and water became a reality as many students headed for the beach. The beach proved to be the summer opener; summer actually existed now. Some students took advantage of the water to swim, to surf, or to do other water activities while others just soaked up the rays to get that tan. Soon, though, the week at the beach ended, and the real summer began. Some students looked for summer jobs to shorten the long days and earn some extra cash. Jobs could be found any- where from fast food restaurants to painting houses. Other students, though, chose to stick around the house. Many sat under the air con- ditioning, sipping on soft drinks and watching soaps while others kept in shape by exercising. Boys and girls alike could be found bicycling, jogging, and weight lifting. As summer wound down, families took vacations in order to see new sights and get away from the problems at home. Camps, another form of vacationing, gave students an opportunity to learn without having tests, to make new friends, and to have fun all at the same time Summer enjoyment came easy with all the ac- tivities students had to in- volve themselves in. Tak- ing advantage of all opportunities offering fun, students made the summer all it could be. Bubba Thomas Enjoying a little conversation, Angela Abercrombie. Kim hildress. and Laurie Byars talk to a lifeguard on the Grand Strand. Donating her time, Dawn Meeks shows a beginning swimmer the proper hand posi- tions to diving. Summer 13