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

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f,» -TJ ' , The disco craze is a pari of this DECA Employer- Employee Banquet as members Cindy Lee. and Vanessa Clay tor demonstrate I heir skill. DISTRIBUTrVE EDUCATION CLUB: (Bottom Row) Jeff Weaver (vice-pres), Kelly Bailey (pari). Terri Krcischer (treas.), Gina Ely (pres.). Susan Morrison (sec). (Row 2) Julie Carll. Beverly Carney, Myra Wilson, Lisa Coleman (asst. treas.). Sandy Price, Diane Maddox, Mrs. Elizabeth Garritson (spon.). (Row 3)Cindy Lee, Beth Laurence, Vanessa Claytor (asst. pres.), Teresa Strine. Traccy Bowman, Cindy Wallace. (Row 4) Nancy Smith, Kathy Schick, Kathleen Atkinson, Rita Kelley, Becky Gar- rett, Larry Henderson. ?on 5.; Sharon Futrell, Lisa Matheney, Anna Stanton (asst. sec). Linda Caster- line, Carla Stanton, Bret Murray. Rex Sills, Bill Mill- Checks for the new DECA store naming contest are presented to Miss Sher l Wright and . fr. Lon Ad- ams by Susan Morrison and Gina Ely. Bear Seces- sities was the theme. ' Bear Necessities ' highlighted year Bear Necessities was the big event of the year for the Distributive Education Club. This was a school store which oper- ated from the old paperback book store and sold such items as Bruin souvenirs, shirts, and candy. It was the first such store in existence at Blackford. Profits from the store went to the Muscular Dis- trophy Association and open-heart surgery for a previous DE member. This was one moneymaking project; another was the an- nual candy sales. Besides making money, members also had fun spending it. Social events included dances, parties, and the annual Employer- Employee Recognition and Awards Ban- quet. Parties were also a big part of DEC. ' s year, the Halloween party, which included officer-installation and membership initi- ation, the Christmas party, and the pizza party with awards to top sales-people be- ing given. Distributive Education Club; 141

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OFFICE EDUCA TION ASSOCIA TION: (Bottom Row) Kim Crabtree, (vice-pres.), Cindy Johnston (pres.). Jill Cline (Ireas.). Jerilinn Brown (sec). (Row 2) Mrs. Claudia Goodnight (span.). Lisa Ar- buckle, Laura Fights, Cindy Johnson, Darnella Pugh. (Row 3) Karen Jester, Karen Reidy, Vicki Carney, Rae Jones, Michele Ickes, Helen Thornbury. (Row 4) Anne Hutson, Leisha Willhite, Mona Snider, Brenda Hiser, Kristy Brown, Rhonda Clark. (Row 5} Pat Oswalt, Leanna Robbins, Lorra Ailes, Kim Hummer, Veronica Warner, Libby Fread, Sue Glancy, Lora Capper. Members won at District Seven Office Education Association members placed in the top three at district contest and then advanced to state contest. These seven contenders were Karen Reidy, Anne Hudson, Debbie Armstrong, Jill Cline, Lisa Arbuckle, Vicky Carney, and Lisha Willhite, along with Jerilinn Brown, secretary, and Mrs. Claudia Goodnight, sponsor, who went to Indianapolis and stayed at the Hilton Hotel for three days while competing. OEA members also had a chance to come together with the OEA ' ers from Jay County, as they were invited to their Hal- loween party. Christmas time was also party time, with members celebrating the Yuletide with a gift exchange. Training for the officers was accom- plished at the Sheraton Hotel. Goals were also a must for members, as they worked toward the executive states- man, diplomat, and ambassador awards. These were received when members re- ceived points for their help in involvement in community leadership projects. Fund-raising awards, state contests, parties, and leadership conferences all helped to make a full year for OEA mem- bers. Lots of ice was needed for the OEA meetings held in the summer, and it was up to members Cindy John- son and Cindy Johnston to get it. flBlT ' - - Look out, stomach! Here it comes! Kim Crabtree and Karen Jester dine in the fall at the OEA pizza party, which is held yearly. 140 OEA

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Celebrating National Library week by dressing up for Farmers ' Day are Mrs. Foust, Caria Roberts, and Mrs. Dealie Dodds, as they check through reference material. LIBRARY CLUB: (Bottom Row) Laura Maddox (treas.), Robin Wible (sec), Carla Roberts (vice- pres.), Janet Woolard (pres.), Mrs. Dealie Dodds (spon.). (Row 2)Mary Jo Warner, Becky Anderson, Londa Sluder, Gloria Clark, Sheryl Farr. (Row 3) Paul Timmons, Cindy Duncan. Mary Clem Nancy Garr. HEALTH CAREERS CLUB; (Bottom Row) Deb- bie Cline (pres.), Teresa Brown (vice-pres.) Deanna Brown (treas.), Melanie Cline (state delegate). (Row 2) Virginia Faas, (spon.), Jana Reff, Cheryl Dilly, Kathy Leimer, Jane Shroyer, Teresa Oswalt, Mrs. Jayne Allen (spon.). (Row 3) Karen Pierson, Jeannie Gordon, Tina Yount, Debi Johnson, Terri Rea, Tony Ramos. Surrounded by books is assistant librarian Mrs. Foust, who checks them. This is a routine job for librarians at the beginning of each school year. Projects of two clubs mixed fun and facts Two of the smaller but active clubs at Blackford were the Library and the Health Careers Club. National Library Week was celebrated at Blackford by having club members and other students dress specially on days such as Crazy Day. Members also contributed to a part of the Library Club ' s year with Christmas and Halloween parties, both well attended. With 18 members in the club, the rela- tively new Health Careers Club participat- ed in their own major activities. Visiting Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie was one such event. While there they heard speakers talk about their lines of work. This program was sponsored by Blackford-Delaware Medical Auxiliary. Members also visited Butler University in Indianapolis for a Health-Career relat- ed workshop. They listened to profession- als in their specific fields of interest. This trip was sponsored by the Indiana Health Career Club state organization. 142 Library Health Careers Clubs