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

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Illusion dominated Industrial Arts initiation. Kathy Snapp declines urge to smell vaselined hands — supposedly barnyard deposits. Traditional fires glow as Tim Stroud completes his initiation procedure and is accepted into the National Honor Society. . V ' Getting in ' half the fun Ceremonies ranging from formal candleligint to clownish garb worn during school hours brought almost 100 students into membership of four organizations as official initiates. The organizations were National Honor Society, Industrial Arts Club, Future Homemakers of America, and the swim team. Swim team initiates had another attraction in the form of Jean Kendrick, the only female on the squad. Not only did the team adopt a feminine member, but this was also the first time the Industrial Arts Club took in a girl in their team photo. National Honor Society initiated 53, the largest number of scholars ever. I pledge myself to seek the light of truth ... was the vow spoken by initiates. The newcomers quali- fied for membership by an evaluation conducted by a facul- ty committee which reviewed a new recommendation torn ' submitted by all faculty members. Recommendation waj based on traditional qualities of scholarships, leadership, service and character. Future Farmers of America held a fall initiation for ap- proximately 20 new members. Lettermen planned a winter initiation which followed tra- ditional highly secret procedures, rumors of which were frightening enough to scare off all but the most stout-heart- ed BrulNs. Initiations 33

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At-ten-SHUN! snaps Jean Kendrick, back to reality as she salutes fellow swimmers and con- tinues her day in initiation style. - V t HOMEMA f Completing her part in FHA officer installation is Tina Enochs. Awaiting their turns are Sheryl Raver, Deanna Brown, Lori Confer. National Honor Society officers and guests lis- ten intently to school board member Joe Pear- son as he shares his views on character. 32 lnitiations

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Awards are often mingled with good-byes. BrulNformer Editor Tamml Wentz hugs Adviser Ed Henderson after receiving award. And the winner is . . . It ' s not if you win or lose but how you play the game. Of course, winning isn ' t everything, but to stand up above the crowd, to be the best, and to win an award for doing it was in the minds of many. Award time always brings with it a mixture of surprised smiles and a few down-hearted glances, though often ac- companied by a good meal. Among organizations that gave awards at annual banquets were DECA, Thespians, and Pub- lications. Although not Oscars, the Thespians Society awarded presentations for best actor and actress, whicfi gave the event a touch of Hollywood. A new award given this year at the Publications banquet was one for the best inno- vation. In the field of music, awards were also presented. A senior girl and boy received the Band ' s John Phillip Sousa award. Choir also gave its annual awards to the outstanding girl and outstanding boy. Awards come in all shapes and sizes, presented for hard work, ability, or talent. All come with the message: nice job. Employee to employer: Senior Pat Carll presents his boos with a token of appreciation at the annual DE spring banquet. Reigning as CIC Tracic Queen, senior Debbie Cool( takes her stand as the ninth girl to repre- sent Blackford at the sectional. 34 Awards