It was an exciting year in Blackpool schools and digging through our archives revealed some gems which are bound to get you reminiscing.

7. High School 1999
Pupils at Highfurlong School were making the best of new technology. Dax Durnian (13) gets to grips with his laptop computer Photo: Dawn Castle

8. High School 1999
American fashion designer Ben de Lisi with St Aidan's CE High School pupils L-R: Mark Bradley, Chris Huck, Nick Cardwell and Tom Carney Photo: submit

9. High School 1999
Champion swimmers from Montgomery High School, Bispham. Back L-R Elizabeth Booth and Penny Edmondson. Front L-R Nicola Butterorth, Debra Hillier and Leanne Howe Photo: Martin Bostock

10. High School 1999
The Lytham St Annes High School netball team, who amongst their recent successes have won the South Fylde League. Pic shows Sarah Bruce, Sarah Venn, Katy Liggett, Charlotte Wrapson, Lyndsey Collingridge, Sarah Haslingden and Kate Smith Photo: Rob Lock

11. High School 1999
Mrs Diane Austin, GNVQ Co-ordinator and Anthony Goldstone OBE, chairman of the North West Tourist Board presenting the Welcome Host Certificates to the pupils of Highfield High School Photo: Submit

12. High School 1999
LSA High School Parliamentary Debate. Opposition Leader, Jonathan Newton, at Prime Ministers question time Photo: Mike Foster

