Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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Clubs and Organizations 21

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Is there life after 2:35 p.m.? Of course there is, as far as the students at BHS are concerned. With 1900 students at- tending BHS, there are many different in- terests and it seems that there is a club PLAY TIME Counseling her younger brother on the dangers of drug use is Alice Aberdene. the lead character in the Fall Thearts production, Go Ask Alice Senior Kelly Vinson played the role of Alice while her younger brother. Tim, was played by Sophomore Doug Merk or organization for everyone; something to suit the different needs for expression of everyone. The variety of clubs and organi- zations provide activities after school to KITTEN AROUND Whiskers and all. Patty Wesley helps support the Junior Class by dressing as a cat on Halloween The dress-up day was sponsored by Pride Committee to promote class unity. Since 1923, Bedford's Clu entertain and spark interest in those stu- dents who do not want to head directly home after school or those students who want more from BHS than the everyday have met student's needs and kept spirits high. classroom routine. The 1981-82 school year offered a va- riety of 15 clubs and organizations to choose from. The clubs and organizations provide a chance for some students to connect with and learn more about their classmates, while other clubs and organi- zations allow groups of people to get to- gether for a common purpose, be it intra- mural sports such as ping-pong and backgammon, or the activities of N.H.S. or Spanish Club. The extra-curricular activities at BHS range from a wide-variety of interests that begin with the expression of school spirit like the cheerleading organization to actu- ally giving the school something to cheer for in the intramural organizations. Are you a serious or strictly academic oriented individual? Then the Academic Challenge team or National Honor Society might fit the bill for you. Are you outgo- ing and enjoy having fun? Join G.A.A., Thearts. or the Spanish or French Club. If you enjoy helping others, then Friendship Club might be for you. Even though the number of clubs and organizations has decreased this year by two, with the temporary elimination of the Bedford Christian Fellowship Club and the Science Club, students have continued to support and organize the major clubs and organizations. Four of Bedford’s clubs and organizations have been in existence since 1923. The Dabbler, BHS’s third yearbook, pictured four clubs; the Bedford Hi Y Club, Friendship Club, Glee Club and the Orchestra Club. The membership was made up of the 110 students en- rolled at that time. Clubs and organiza- tions come and go with enrollment and in- terests of students—but the idea itself is obviously here to stay. 20 Clubs and Organizations

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Autumns' Endless Love Times are changing and so are tradi- tions. It is traditional to pick several stu- dents in a club as officers, but this year, the Friendship Club did not elect officers. The apparent reason being that the club was experiencing problems with communi- cation within itself. “Some girls joined so many clubs and activities that they had no time for Friendship Club,” stated Advi- sor Mrs. Potapenko. Freshman Jeni DeFrench added, “Some of the girls just didn’t like each other.” In spite of their troubles, the club con- tinued with planned events. One event that they sponsor is the Harvest Hop. the first formal dance of the school year. On the night of October 17th, 1981, Karen Lazanich was crowned queen of the dance. Qualifications for the title of queen include being a member of the club, being a senior, and having a service pin for at least one year. The month of December carried with it a party for the underpriviledged children in the Bedford area. Junior Anita Reaoch commented, “We asked friends and neigh- bors for presents, and the money we earned from the Harvest Hop went to- ward the party.” Along with these functions, the club also earned money from selling Valen- tine’s Day flowers. World’s Finest Candy, and having car washes. Money made went toward a visit to the Jennings Nurs- ing Home where they took different kinds of Easter baskets to the patients. Mrs. Potapenko concluded, “Any money left over goes into the treasury for next year’s events.” ENDLESS NIGHT The Friendship Club, plagued by many problems this year, still managed to sponsor I the only formal dance at Bedford this year. Couples! danced the night away in the cafeteria. 22 Friendship Club