Blackford High School - Reflections Yearbook (Hartford City, IN)

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3 gyms made muscles out of musli The new trampoline played the role of Satan when spotters found it dif- ficult to catch an out-of-control soar- body. Other physical fitness friends worked out on the mini-tramp, parallel bars, sidehorse, rings, gj ' mnastic mats, and balance beams. Three g) ' ms were put into use every period of the day after construction was completed. While the workmen were busy in the area, students were bussed to the old Hartford City gym. Classes were started in the new gym in mid- January. The instructors of driver education prepared students for their first step on the road. The brake reaction machine, depth perception device and night blindness test enabled students to be- come more familiar with driving conditions. Health students became more fa- miliar with their bodies and learned how to protect them through the em- phasis on drugs and civil defense. Safety and learning come first before turning frosh Driver Ed students loose on streets. Diane Marshall, Jay Totcnsend, Robin Houze observe traffic situations. Though he is not being chased up a rope, Gary Palmer scurries to the top tvhile John VanGordon watches below. The truth is revealed! In health class John Johnson discovers the inner secrets of the human body — only mannikin style.

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Unlforras added sparkle to rausic Everyone has his oion thing ! Even this clown likes to get. into the leading action to help Phil Sivinney and Craig Fread direct the Band in the Legion Day Parade. Sound, sound and morft Mund echoed through I ' HS halls from 303 musicians out of the 1 KXJ students enrolled. One of the biggest evenU for the Music Department was the purchasing of new band uniforms, choral robes and blazers, which, with all added acces- sories, provided sharp looking outfits. A record player and tape recorder were used extensively in Music History Class, and a tape recorder was also used by the two concert bands. A video tape player recorded the Bruin marching band during football season. Along with educational field trips, music groups, both vocal and instru- mental, provided concerts and special performances in and out of the school. Chairs or no chairs, the Choir practices for a concert given in the cafeteria. Breathing exercises help control muscles, as Mr. Turley teaches Sandy Bole. MR. WILLIAM G. FREAD. B.S.. M.S.: Instrumental Music. Department Chairman: Band Director. MR. JOHN BRANE, B.A., M.M.E.: Assistant Band Director. MR. JOHN EG- LOFF, B.S.: Band, Music. MR. PHILIP ■« . TURLEY. B.S.. M.S.: Choraleers, Oiorale, Concert Choir, Music History; Mixed Ensemble, Girls Ensemble. Boys Ensemble. Put some guts into it! A tuba requires much air from Jay Townsend Symphonic Band member.

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A graceful jlight results from precision and balance as Brem gomery practice ballet gestures in physical education class. Sivinging with the greatest of ease in physical edu- cation class is John Gross. The dare-devir requirements of the trampoline keep Cheryl Clamme jumping ivhile touching her toes, going flippy, and belly-smacking. MR. MARK GRAIN, B.A., M.A., Phys. Ed., Health-Phys. Ed. Depart- ment Chairman; Cross Country, Track Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach. MR. JAMES L. BOYD, B.A., M.S.: Health; Assistant Fool- ball and Baseball Coach. MR. DONALD CLARK, B.S.: Civil Defense; Assistant Football Coach. MRS. MARY KNOTE, B.S., M.A.: Phys. Ed., Recreation Home Ec.: Cheerleaders and Pep Club Co-Sponsor. MR. JACK KOVELL. B.S.: Driver Ed.. DruEs and NarcoUcs: Assistant Football Coach. Sicimmins Coach. HHSS VIRGIMA PECKINPAUGH. B.S.: Phys. Ed.. Gpnnastics; GAA Sponsor. MR. ROBERT RICKEL B.S., M.A. : Driver Ed., G -mnastics; Frosh Basketball Coach. i l 39