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

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During open house an investigation by Ronda Man- ning, Regina Grove and parents, aided by Mrs. Va- lencic. discover the occupants of a jar in biology. Special programs helped Among the day-to-day inhabitants of Blackford High School came a variety of visitors. Some came only to spend an hour, or an evening, but some spent the whole year. No matter who the visitor was, he got that you ' re welcome here feeling. Many parents attended the annual Open House to get an idea of how an average day goes in BHS. Many special events were demonstrated for the occasion. The choir room was alive with the Sound of Music as Swing Choir performed all evening. Parents passing by the Home Ec. room got a sample of Brewin ' Singles cooking. Publications made the visitors use their brains, finding 10 words out of the word Reflections to get their names in the drawing for a free yearbook. Tours were also given around the Pub room. Mass Communications provided the movie camera, parents providing the live inter- views. Some visitors also brought the enter- tainment. Convocations were varied this year ranging from music to gymnastics, by a Ball State team. Music was provided by John Daniel Tate, a one-man band, and the Sunshine Express during their third visit here. One visitor from far away was Gabriel Picache from the Philippians, who came as an exchange student. He graduated with the Senior Class. Any time of the day, the school was open and ready for visitors, who may not have wanted to live at BHS but it was a nice place to visit. Home Ec. students prepare a soup and salad bar meal open to the public. Staff members Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. .Allen treat themselves. 22 Visitors

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Night fever struck again Although there was an apparent lack of recreational facilities for youth in Black- ford County, students found ways to spend their leisure hours. Whether it was cruisin ' with friends or taking a walk, night life existed. Cruisin ' , an all-time favorite of stu- dents, consisted of driving down State Road 3, going around the Dutch Maid Car Wash down and around John ' s Awful Aw- ful. Students sometimes parked to pull somebody over, just sitting there and talk- ing with friends, or just watching people go by. These parking places included the Car Wash, Little Butch ' s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hook ' s, Kerr McGee, Tourney Realty, Goodyear, Shell, Standard, C C, Colonial, and John ' s. Cars could be found with a single driver or with other passengers all out cruisin ' . School activities such as ball games and meets provided recreation along with city parks and seasonal activities. Students flocked to the local eateries after ball games while cruisin ' to munch on pizza, burgers, fries, and other favorites. Around Halloween many could be found taking a tour through the local spook house or out tricking and treating. Some could be found playing ball or frisbee in parking lots or taking walks or playing basketball in the park. Still, many students could be found traveling beyond the boundaries of Black- ford County. Muncie and Marion pro- vided movies and malls while Huntington offered a popular disco. Because of the closing of the Litehouse, many students visited the disco in Huntington, which pro- vided a different atmosphere on Saturday night, requiring that a person dress up. These and others make up night life. The dark of night doesn ' t stop determined amateurs nice Da ve Reidy from playing frisbee. Hook ' s parking lot often serves as the playing court. Kentucky Fried Chicken ' s parking lot serves as a meeting place for cruisers. Karen Reidy, Jill Barley, Jan Stanley, and Kathy Shores. 24 Night Life