Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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Old Man Winter Strikes Stay tuned for the latest school announcements ... became a familiar sound as students faithfully tuned in to WADM and WOWO daily to find out whether school was delayed or cancelled. As if receiving 75.7 inches of snow wasn ' t enough, when all the STUFF melted we had the drama of severe floods as the St. Mary ' s river crested at 24.4 feet in mid- March. The two major roads to the school were closed as was the main entrance to the school flooded shut, with all traffic being rerouted 8.5 miles around on country roads. Fog was also a problem as school was cancelled four days and delayed several more because of the incle- ment conditions. Students enjoyed the days off snowmobiling and sleep- ing late. All efforts were made to hold classes during the foul weather conditions. With seventeen school days missed and because of the value of each educational day, an announcement was made in early March for a limited bus schedule to be used on marginal days. This plan was to be used if it would be impossible for some roads and or corners to be cleared to accom- modate school buses. Students living on designated roads would be picked up at the usual boar- ding locations, while others would have to find alternate transportation or walk to a bus pick up point. This Emergency Route System was adopted by the school board. The teachers had to revise their lesson plans so the students understood the most important parts of the class and left out many of the minor details. This meant more tests and less time for classroom discussion. It also meant more homework and other assignments to be completed at home. Numerous roads throughout the county were closed to traffic and workmen distributed HIGH WATER signs and frequently measured rising waters. The winter of 82 kept all of us busy, and for a few of the days, transportation was at a standstill. 24— Winter Weather

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Music Dept. ' s Pops ' 82 is a Success The annual tradition of the ops Concert was presented )n April 17th and 18th with he theme Pops ' 82. The wo-act performance opened vith the concert choir sing- ng Good ' Ole Country usic. The treble singers performed to the music of On Broadway and in- dividual performances were done by Bill Reinking, Rhon- da Gibson, and Matt Ellinger, who all sang solos. Under the direction of Mrs. Doonan, Miss Reynolds, and Mr. Reasoner, fine perfor- mances were turned in by the Concert Choir, Treble Singers, Pegasus, Full House, Brave Generation, Band of Braves, and the Aux- iliary Corps along with many individual acts. The lighting crew con- sisted of Brad Hinsky and Bobby Hakes. The 1982 Pops Concert was a great success with many in attendance to view the various talented acts and dances. :- i i£- KVvujLj fif lit - Members of the Auxiliary Corps per- form Bottle Dance under the direction of Mr. Reasoner. Members of Doonan ' s Delinquents act out their version of Barnyard Baseball. The Treble Singers, an all girls ensemble, sing and dance to Fantasy. Diane O ' Dell and Scot McCor mick dance to that Good Ole Co jntry Music ' with the concert choir. Pops Concert— 23

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Winter Weather— 25