Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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No Spare Time! The lives of the Bellmont students can be characteriz- ed by one word — ACTIVE. Whether it was going crazy to the sounds of Black Diamond at an after-game dance in the commons or trying to remember lines for The Rob- ber Bridegroom; our time was always occupied. Many students filled their out-of-class time with prac- tices before and after school. Swimmers and basketball players arrived at school long before the sun rose to practice. Track runners and volleyball and basketball players also made it to before school practices in the early morning hours while other teams practiced after school. Organizations and clubs were more active too. The FCA Chapter at Bellmont was revived after a five year absence. The Sunshine Society increased their ac- tivities this year as they add- ed new events such as the Ma, Pa, and Me dinner and a sweetheart dance. Friday nights were spent at football and basketball games cheering on the Braves and Squaws. After the games, grocery stores soon became full of students buying the TPing supplies. Ft. Wayne was a popular place to go for entertain- ment. BHS students attend- ed many concerts. This year, Kenny Rogers, the Beach Boys, and the J. Geils Band were three of the groups that performed at the coliseum. We could also choose one of the 19 Ft. Wayne theatres to see a movie. Many students also drove through Ft. Wayne to shop at the newly remodeled Glenbrook. Other students gave up some of their extracurricular activities so they could work. Even though jobs were hard to find, a large percentage of BHS students had part-time jobs. If they took COE, DECA or ICT, students could earn credits while working. Whether it was practicing after school, going to Ft. Wayne, or working, our days were always ACTIVE. Mr. Fruechte, Mrs. Brown, and Mr. Bittner give their own version of General Hospital. Freshman Rick Canales concen- trates on dribbling the basltetball at practice. The players had to conne in mornings before school for basket- ball practice. 4 — Opening — - v

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Here Comes Another Year As the school year started and friends were reunited, :hit chat and questions echoed through the hallways 3f Bellmont. First came talks about vhat we had done over the summer. Some had been :ontent staying in Decatur, eeping busy with the ac- :ivities offered here, like Diaying Softball, summer swimming, or catching up on vhat had happened on ' General Hospital. Others spent part of the summer at 3 cottage on the lake, some raveled to different states, and a fortunate few got to travel abroad to Spain and France. But with the talk of sum- mer activities out of the way, it was time to move on to the subject of the 1981-1982 school year. There were discussions, debates and questions about changes that had been made at BHS. Would the new teachers be more strict than the teachers they had replaced? What ex- actly did it take to get sent to the AA room? What were the rules for the AA Team? How many days were allowed in a nine weeks before trouble set in? Could this be the same school we left just three months ago? But as time went by we found it was the same place. Our friends were still here, the teachers were friendly, and the changes made had really been for the improve- ment of our school. Yes, the chit-chat con- tinued, but the questions lessened, and the school year of 1981-82 continued as scheduled. «.. ;.Tfi Friends. Beth Webster and Linda Keuneke find a few free moments in ttieir busy schedules to enjoy the out of doors and each others company. Step by step Lisa Weliman begins to assemble her fishing pole as Claudia Egly gathers other plant life for Biology II. Opening— 3

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Everyone gets into the spirit while dancing to rock ' n roll at a pep session. Mark Baker, Scott Heller, and Scott Members of The Robber Kitson go crazy at an after game Bridegroom cast act as a forest and dance. a stream. Opening — 5