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

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L ' a ' . W4 i:jj, i?M - r:: Competition between the sexes extends into new clases. (Top) Males and females work side by side in Brewin ' Singles class, as Richard Logan and Diana Shannon show. (Middle) Mixed P. E. classes compete at soccer. (Bottom) In Mr. Washburn ' s Drafting class Susan Ellis and Jeff Cole do an assignment previously intended to be done by males. More competition inspired learning Competition went on throughout the school to motivate learning by en- couraging a determination to be the best. One of the newest kinds was be- tween the sexes. This year there were no required all-boy or all-girl classes. Many students took tests to compete against other students across the na- tion, such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) the American College Test- ing (ACT), Math, Reading and Military. Band and Choir groups and indivi- duals competed in inter-school con- tests and sometimes with one another for chair placings. Contests included district and state competition. Other inter-school contests included OEA, DE, and Publications. One type of competition everyone participated in was the more personal type — against one ' s self to meet goals. Competition is not just in extracurri- cular activities. It is also marketing skills and gaining knowledge. Without it, there would be less learning. V Competing with himself to achieve persona goals, Steve Dinse completes his drawing to be entei in the National Scholastic Art Contest. Learning By Competinc 49

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In National Math Test Kevin Claytor and Brian Davis High publications ratings are rewarded with deco- compete against fellow students Their scores will rated cakes. Staffers Karen Clamme, Bill Beymer, be compared nationally. and J.R. Stallsmith indulge. 48 Learning By Competing

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Definitely appreciating music and a hug from Swing Choir member Anita Cimino, junior high student Tom Brown smiles with delight. Appreciating a taste-test of food prepared by the Home Ec. classes, Mr. Knapp ' s reaction also created appreciation for cooking talent. Nature is appreciated through insect collections which dominated the fall efforts of Kelly Williams, Dan Young, and Kendra Ducy, science students. A respect for the wonders of nature ' s creatures is acquired by such miniature worlds as an aquarium, observed by student Karen Clamme. 50 Learning By Appreciation