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

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One of 3,000 entries, Mr. Doug Osborn ran in the Boston, Mass., Maratlion. Before the mara- thon, he averaged 14 miies running a day. Sportsmanship among schoois is shown as Mr. Chris Coy gives up the Biacl(ford Invitationai Cross Country trophy to Muncie North. Popular-in many ways The symbol of authority for people from ages 6 to 18 is the teacher. They are told by their parents, You had better do as your teacher says. Their brothers and sisters say, Boy, I had her last year. Do I ever feel sorry for you. Their friends say, I ' m tellin ' the teacher on you! By the time they get to school, they have developed an overwhelming awe of their teachers that, in a way, stays with a student until he graduates. Teachers get it from all sides. Kids give them trouble about being too difficult, and parents complain that their kids aren ' t learning anything. Teachers, contrary to popular belief, are human beings, too. But a teacher is always on, always in the public eye. A teacher is a celebrity without any of the advantages and any of the disadvantages. But all teachers are hired to teach. A teacher seems nice, or not so nice. But that ' s not the point. The point is what one learns — and how he learns it. And if you don ' t believe us, we ' ll tell the teacher on you. Staying dry In the pool area is hard, but Mr. Brian T. Hay manages by keeping in the air and watching swim class at the same time. Faculty Informal 179

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Sophomores David Jackson, Robyn Richman, and Debbie Rinker listen to Mrs. Claretta Dutro ' s vivid account of the Heidelberg trip. Starting procedures on using the drill are ex- plained to junior Roy Hicks by Industrial Educa- tion teacher Mr. Dan Seymour. Blood donations were taken from staff and stu- dents alike. Mr. Adams and Ms. Becky Moore enjoy free juice given by nurse. Retired Future Homemakers of America spon- sor Mrs. Mary Knote returns to a familiar place to receive a plant from President Lorl Ladd. 178 Faculty Informal

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A year of striving Self-appraisal, school evaluation, curricular im- provement, and professional advancement were key goals of teachers in 1977-78. Improvement in their job situation was reflected in the final settlement of a teaching contract in Sep- tember, following months of negotiations which ended in a mediator joining the sessions to bring about improvement in salaries, dues deductions plans, and family insurance. Mr. Joe Castelo was chairman of the negotiations committee for county teachers. Job-action demonstrations were carried out by teachers to advance their cause. All teachers participated in preparing for the school ' s North Central Association evaluation in March. An extensive list of committees was neces- sary to cover all areas of the school to give the visiting committee knowledge of the school before their final appraisal. Mr. James Landis and Mrs. Ruth Henderson were co-chairmen of the steering com- mittee. MR. JOHN S. ADAMS, B.S., M.A.E.: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Graphics, Scuitpure, Art Survey, Indept. Study; Asst. Gymnastics coach, Boys Cheerleaders, Boys Cheerblock, Lettermen ' s Club, Booster Club spon., Art club co-spon. MRS. JAYNE ALLEN, B.S., M.A.: Counseiing; Health Ca- reers Club spon. MR. JAY BEAVER, B.S., M.A.: Aigebra I, II, Gener- al Math. MRS. PATRICIA ANN BOWDELL, B.A., M.A.: Home economics Dept. Chair., Adv. Cloth- ing, Foods, Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Child Care, Adult Living; FHA spon. MR. STUART L. BROWN, B.S., M.A.: Counselor; BCTA president. MR. LEE D. BROYLES, B.S., M.A.: U.S. History, World Geog- raphy; Student Council co-spon. Top: S.O.S. (Save Our Schools) buttons were worn by teachers, including Mr. Shreves and Mr. Castelo, during September nego- tiations. Bottom: BCTA supporters await negotiations results in night vigil: Mrs. Shuttleworth, Mrs. Valencic, and Mr. Beaver. 180 Faculty