There's nothing quite like the last day of school.
The elation, the excitement, and the youthful optimism are all experienced at an intensity that remains unparalleled for the rest of your life.
What's better than summer break? Summer break in the 1970s.
Here are 21 photos of kids wrapping up the school year around the 1970s.
1
Getting Out
Summer is starting.
2
Driving Away
The last day of high school, Los Alamitos High School, California, 1974
3
Excited
No more need for those books.
4
Graduation Day
In front of the old car in the 1970s.
5
Running Home
A Flint school.
6
Getting Out
Taking in the freedom.
7
“My Dad”
“On his last day of high school.”
8
1970s Cheerleaders
Final photo for the year.
9
Running Home
Stone School, Michigan.
10
Class Photo
The middle school bus driver in 1979.
11
Standing Together
Friends in the parking lot.
12
Elated
Kids streak home on the last day.
13
Coaching Staff
The football coach group photo.
14
High Schoolers
Happy to be off in 1977.
15
Graduating High School
A last day in 1978.
16
Group Photo
Friends and an end of year trophy.
17
Parking Lot Posing
After school.
18
9th Grade
The last day of school.
19
High School Dance
End of year fun.
20
8th Grade Graduation
A last day in Torrance, CA, 1970.
