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

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Chuckles the Chipmunk (Jamie Lewis) dem- onstrates his ability to make children laugh in the drama, A Thousand Clowns. Exchanging differences in opinions, Murray and his brother Arnold (Doug Dudgeon) keep alive the show of their contrasting characters. You ' ve come a long way. Baby! Cast members of American Dame portray the different roles of women throughout history. Astonishment registers on Jill ' s face (Kelly Bailey) as Ralf (Jeff Custer) overdoes it in front of blind Don Baker (Chris Neel). Draina 39

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' That ' s Show Biz ' Three times a year the smell of pizza and french fries is overcome by make-up and nervous perspiration as the Blackford High School cafeteria is transformed from a place of eating to a place of acting. This year lack of a permanent stage wasn ' t the only prob- lem facing the casts and crews of Blackford ' s theatrical productions. The blizzard, coal miners ' strike, and resulting energy crisis almost dropped the curtain on the winter play, Butterflies Are Free, before it even went on stage. The cut-back of extra-curricular activities forced the actors to rehearse at the homes of Director Robert Coscarelli and senior Chris Neel. Eventually, the play itself was moved from February to April and was performed in Repertory with the spring play, The American Dame, directed by Mrs. Debi Carnefix. This was the first time any two plays have been performed this way at Blackford. Seniors Mike Sills and Chris Neel were given the Best Thespian Award and an Honor Bar. The best overall Rook- ie Thespian was Linda Tyler, sophomore, while Best Ac- tress of the Year was captured by sophomore Babette Spain. Junior Paul Montgomery was awarded the Best Ac- tor of the Year. Murray (Paul Montgomery) apologizes to Sandy (Babette Spain) in A Thousand Clowns for being reluctant in his job hunting. Building the sets can be as difficult and unnerv- ing as the rehearsals for Dave Reidy, who takes special care on the windows. 38 Drama

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Concentration is the main problem for Kathleen Atkinson and Lynn Ann Carnes as they vie for first place at the FHA Halloween Party. Showing her winning hand at a German Club game, Jody Lee ends the competition for Kim Gilland, Carole Benedict, and Paula Woodcock. ' Everybody loves a party ' Jugs of root beer, apples, and barbequed chicken carried journalism and publication classes through their night of flag football, with a J class winning for the second year in a row. This was one of the many parties that clubs and organiza- tions planned to enliven the extra-curricular program. The Booster Club sponsored its annual Sadie Hawkins Dance and crowned Jeff Custer king to the music of Road- master. Once again Marryin ' Sam performed the ceremo- nies and couples repeated their I do ' s in farmer attire. Hopping in races and rolling eggs down the hall with your nose were some of the fun events that took place at the Future Homemakers of America Halloween Party. German folk dances and Pitt, a favorite game of the Ger- man Club, were the highlights of the Oktoberfest and the Christmas parties, along with the German specialties, sauer- kraut and sausage. Sloppy spaghetti and tree decorating were among the favorite activities of the Science Club, while the Spanish Club preferred eating candy from a shattered pinta. The thought of another cool, refreshing drink compelled Dale Rice to refill his cup at the OEA Christmas Club Party. 40 Partying