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

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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

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IJrcaklimc ul liurgcr Chef for Mike Turr includes sharing a Supcrchcf with Mary Jo Warner, who slopped in for ihi ' , fulfilling occasion. With a look of surprise written on her face as she is followed by a ghost, Lucy Hartley takes a tour through the Jaycee Haunted House. Sharing quiet moments in the dark atmosphere of Sigma Phi Gamma Park are Tammi Stanley and Brvon ' risht. taking time out from their H alk. Night Life 25