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

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Soaking up the rays after putting on the Coppertone, junior Maria Gotsis, like many students, spends every available sunny afternoon at Clear- water Beach. While many students were at the beach, sleeping, or watch- ing General Hospital, some students were experiencing the world of paychecks and timeclocks. Senior Debi Gimlin works at Mijares Jewelers in Clearwater Mall. Stcicte C 8 STUDENT LIFE DIVISION f

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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

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Energetic power Mcmorios tlial were mad(! (luring the 1984-85 school year were ones that would be remem- bered a lifetime. A Fri- day night party after a winning football game, a 15-minute lunch line that was bearable when endured with friends, and weekends spent chewing Big Macs and soaking up Coppertone will not be forgotten. But not all parts of students ' lives were fun and games. Many students attempted a juggling act between school and work, prov- ing that double iden- tities were possible and profitable with a little planning and a lot of k work. «|L To most students, m Hi Power Behind the Pride meant friend- ships, parties, and weekends. This was all a part of the Student Life. f, STUDENT LIFE DIVISION 9