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

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Even though it didn ' t win the vote for first prize, the freshman homecoming float displayed at halftime symbolized the spirit of the newcomers to Blackford High. Walking down one of the deserted hall, freshman Kevin Wentz finds Blackford to be a quiet place after school compared to the between-class rush. Craig Eric Kevin Shelle Robyn Jeff Les Debbie Mike Rees Reld Reldy Rench Reynard RIchman Riddle RIggs Robbie Caria Roger Jodie John Roger Rob Lisa RInker Robblns Roberts Rogers Rouse Rumple Runlon Runkle Joe Nancy Tom Julie Chris David Tammie Mike Schmidt Schultz Schwarzkopf Sharp Shaw Shepherd Shields Shields Simmons . Fresh men 171

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Tim Lewris Mark Lex Jerry Libby Robbie Lightte Ron Lightle Debbie Liliard Monica Logan Bob Long K.M. Lord Kathy Love Roy Loveless Paul Lykens Janet McCammon ■ B Mark McCardle t ' ' C Penni McCoin Brad McConnell K Debbie McDonald iIIb4 Donna McDonald ' J L Kevin McDougall JBk Danny McVey ■ ' Gina Maddox fc w Laura Maddox Karen Malott 3 SherrI Malott HT fe Charmin Doug Carol Linda Pam Leroy Jim Mills Mills Mitchell Montgomery Moore Morgan Mueller Ruity Cindy Tom Jan Wally Pat Vickie Needier Ne« Norton Olson Ort Oswalt Overia Londa LIndon Dave Jeff Gene Roger Karln Pierson Pierson Powell Purvis Rains Ramseyer Randall 170 Fresh men Stephanie Murray Dean Parker Mandy Rea Jennifer Willy Myers Myers James John Parks Payne Brian Patrick Reading Redmond

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Calvin Joyce Slentz Sluder Kurt Mike Speed Speidel Lena Lori Sluder Sluder Natalie Lisa Stallsmlth Stanley Deanna Elaine Kevin Lora Dale Slusher Smith Smith Smith Snapp Snyde Tim Jeanette Troy Debhie Evelyn Stanley Stapleton Starnes Stephens Stephenson Stone 5- -f J-!: FRESHMEN (D DO (D o Q Brad McConnell. a new addition to Blackford ' s diving squad, lias already made his mark in the record books by becoming the first freshman in the school ' s history to exceed 200 points. I was very happy the first time, when I scored 202 points. related Brad, especially since it was only the second meet of the season. Hard work plus practice is the key to Brad ' s success. Yet he has his doubts at times. Most of the time I enjoy practice. commented Blackford ' s No. 2 diver. But sometimes I think I should have gone out for basketball — usually after I do a belly-flop. Along with diving. Brad also competes as a swimmer. Anchoring one of the relay teams, he has gained respect with his fast times. Blackford swimming Coach Brian Hay influenced Brad ' s decision to come out for the team. I always like to play basketball, stated Brad. Yet Mr. Hay took time to teach me new dives during Rec Swim. Since then I felt I owed it to him to try out. With making the team. Brad set up high goals to achieve: I ' d like to break Larry Witt ' s school diving record of 272 points and win the state diving championship. { Displaying his swimming style during a regular team workout Is Brad McConnell, Blackford ' s number-two diver. Brad hopes his diving skills will carry him to the state diving meet and break the school ' s diving record. 172 Freshmen