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

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CD DQ (D -I— ' ' o Q CO o While football, basketball, and baseball were his original boyhood interests. Band Director William G. Fread soon became interested in the clarinet, an interest which was to become his eventual major activity in grade school. Little did the present BHS director Icnow as a sixth grader that his new inter- est in the clarinet would not only moti- vate his future profession, but would also one day indirectly result in his receiving the MAC Award as outstanding band director in Indiana for 1978. But Mr. Fread didn ' t just get that award for playing the clarinet in sixth grade. He built his career and earned the award through years of work. He studied piano and clarinet throughout high school and also picked up the saxophone while in the Air Force, playing sax and clarinet in the 4th Air Force Band. But it did not stop there. He continued his education at Indi- ana State University, where he majored in music, earning a masters with a specialty clause attached in woodwinds. During college he was presented the Harold Bright Award as outstanding music sen- ior. In 1969, when Blackford High School was built, the position of Band director was filled by Mr. Fread, who had formerly been director at Hartford City High School. During his years as band director, Mr. Fread ' s bands have received 23 first divi- sion ratings in marching and 28 in con- cert competition. In his hard-to-find spare time, the fa- ther of five children (Susan, Craig, Chris, Libby, and John), Mr. Fread is a high handicap golfer. He is proud of the hole- In-one scored in 1973 at the Blackford County Country Club. Band Director William G. Fread. 66 Music Department

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Art was for everyone Many students say things like OIn, I can ' t be in art be- cause I don ' t know inow to draw. But the Art Department has many more classes than just drawing. They include textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, as well as drawing. Climaxing each year is the all-school art show. Every stu- dent artist tries to display at least one project done during the year. Many enter more than one display. Winners in the art show receive ribbons for their exhibits. A Best of Show winner is chosen overall. This year there were four Gold Key winners and one hon- orable mention at the National Scholastic Art Contest. Jeff Woolard, Doris Kreischer, Vicki Williams, and Kelly Baily were all Gold Key winners in textiles. Steve Dinse won a Gold Key in water colors and two honorable mentions in ink drawing. Mark McDaniel won three honorable mentions in photography. Steve Dinse, Kelly Baily, and Vicki Williams also entered their projects at the national level. The Art Department is made up of four teachers including Mr. Bob Cromer, chairman; Mr. John Adams, general chair- man of the art show; Mrs. Debra Gabbard, and Mrs. Marlene Roth. Art isn ' t just for the extremely gifted student; but due to the broad curriculum, all students will gain from being in- volved, said Mr. Cromer. He added, Students are able to acquire skills through which they are able to express them- selves. With Mr. Adams ' experience and Jeff Custer ' s steady hands, this clay pot will be shaping up in no time at all.

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Putting together their talents to provide enter- tainment for visitors at open house are Bryan Maddox and Doug Garrett. Fund-raising aided music The 13 organizations in the Music Department were helped to prepare for their professional-level appearances by the curricular music classes. These credit classes are Concert Choir, Chorale, Boys and Girls Glee Clubs, Sym- phonic and Concert Band, and Music History. This year there were 346 students enrolled in these classes. Music History and Music Theory classes are offered to choir and band students or to students with significant musi- cal background. Music History involves a study of a general concept of the development of music through the ages by establishment through research and listening to music. In Music Theory the basic music fundamentals are studied and mastered. Band Tag Day reached a high of $3,700 this year. Each band member (including junior high and middle school), volunteered for a door-to-door route so the whole county was canvassed. This money was used for expenses during the year. Substitution of an extra performance rather than going to marching contest this year was another new enterprise for the Band. The Band spent a Saturday afternoon at a Man- chester College football game, providing them with half- time entertainment. Gloria, a 35-minute sacred number, was performed by the Chorale at the annual Sacred Concert. This is one of the most challenging numbers we ' ve ever done, comment- ed Director Mr. Phil Turley. The choirs also reached a high of $500 at their annual bake sale. The purpose of the Bake Sale is to give the choirs money for things such as contest entry fees and new music. Each member was required to bring some goodies and if they wanted, help sale them. The Choir performed many community ser- vices. Brad Everhart and VIcIci Harlow sing at the Blackford County 4-H fair. The Concert Choir, made up of sophomores, under the direction of Mr. Phil Turley, performs one of their selections during fall concert. Many hours of practice hopefully will pay off in the future for senior Steve Shrader, who per- fects his drum techniques. Department 67