Pinellas Park High School - Occurrences Yearbook (Largo, FL)

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BErilNE J I At the start of another day, students ar- rived at school, ready to do their part in contributing to the Patriot Power. Pride filled the halls in all shapes and sizes. Whether it was in the form of students, administrators, hanners, or halloons. Patriot Power was always present. ' « « mdumiiittmtiittimttm 6 BEi il

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ciding on the next play to be used in iverpowering the opposing team, lach Bruce Buck and junior Tony ay take tijgajiiiyy pidelines. m Vttnd f k A feeling of unity Spirit came alive, and banners were hung along the walls when game time approached. Spirit was backed by that Patriot Power, which was so familiar after nine years of striving to reach number one. Power was seen in the eyes of the coaches as they stood on the sidelines, anticipating each players next move. It could be heard as the crowds joined the cheerleaders in chanting for Victory! Patriot Power lived on the renewed football field. It motivated Patriots in everything they did. Each and every person who became caught up in the spirit, could feel the winning Power as Patriot teams got ready to score again. Expectancy before, apprehen- sion during, and commotion after, were feelings every proud Patriot experienced when the Patriot teams began to excel in their every endeavor. These emo- tions and feelings of Patriot Power unified the students in a special way. - BEHIND THE SCENES 5

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WW dosed □ w Surviving through the changes After nine years without them, changes became inevitable. Graduation requirements were raised and an hour was added before the final sounding of the bell. An absentee policy was adopted to bring yet another change to the 1985 school year. Students and administrators faltered at the thought of the ad- justments to be made. The Patriot Power was tested by lack of enthusiasm — Only to come out on top once again. As bells sounded and classes assembled, students talked about homework which was either completed or forgotten. As classes were dismissed, talk of what had passed or what was to come, filled the halls. With all the activity, the seven periods didn ' t seem to drag on as long as many had anticipated. Students also realized that the new requirements weren ' t as demanding as expected. And the new absentee policy, although sometimes thought to be unfair, turned out to be more helpful than harmful. The Power that encouraged letters the students and faculty to over- gj jy come these sometimes difficult ten stood changes was never visible, front of th However, with every step that could see th brought students, administrators, and visitors closer to the school, Patriot Power was felt. By teaming the students with the faculty, and backing the col- lective changes with the Patriot Power , Pinellas Park was able to continue with a successful 1985 school year. The letters PPHS. although very sim- ple, brought out the feeling of pride ters stood bold and powerful on the front of the school, where everyone could see their strength. BEfflND CLOSED DOORS 7