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

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Lorl CheryJ Jim Bill Sescenee Nila Craig Michelle Pat Lisa Strait Sullt Sullivan Sutton Tarter Taylor Teagle Thomas Thomas Towns Brett Chris Cindy Scott Stephen Sheila Mike Sandy Deanna Jean Doug Townsend Townsend Troyer Twibell Unacaper Valentine VanGordon Warner Weaver Weaver (Top) Snow is plentiful at Blackford, but it (Bottom) More enjoyable activities are in is no obstacle to having fun for David Jack- Brad McConnell ' s and Doug Mills ' s minds 1 son as he treads along in his snowmobile. as they get out of class to take ability tests. Kevin Wentz Robert Whitesell Robin Wible Monty Wilcoxon Tiana Wilcoxon Cindy Wllklns Annette Williams Greg Williams Larry Williams Nancy Williams Bruce Winder Barry Wise Wayne Wolfe Paula Woodcock Rose Youngblood Kelly ZIgl Mike ZIm Scott McNabb Freshmen 173

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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

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Members serving on the Board of Education first semester were Mr. John Jackson, vice president; Mr. Robert Price, president; Mr. Joe Pearson; Mr. Robert Bales; Mr. Ken Simmons, secretary. Secretaries in the administration building are Joan Pierson, bookkeeper; Esther Black, payroll clerk; Carolyn Landis, secretary. After sixteen years of service to Blackford Coun- ty Schools, Mrs. Esther Black retired as secre- tary to relax with her retiring husband. 174 County Administration