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

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( mnpuscs everywhere ring with the word Toga! Togii parlies were on the rise after National Lam- poon ' s movie Animal House Pope John Paul II makes his tirst public appearance on the balcony of St. Peter ' s. John Paul II is the first Polish pope in 400 years. Nation And Communil - , ' 29

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About 60 ' c of the local residents took advantage of their right to vote in November. Election day brought this local voter out to the polls. To ease the tension of negotiations, Sadat, Carter, and Begin relax by strolling around the grounds of Camp David. Peace talks ended optimistically. Year of extreme emotions Everyday happenings that make the news in the nation and the community . . . Little things and major events that con- nect people everywhere, near and far . . . This year brought fall elections when young and old practiced their right to vote. For many seniors, turning 18 meant an opportunity to use their voting right. The annual United Fund drive was a way many people could give. The Industrial Arts Clubs also gave students a chance to give in a Thanksgiving food drive. Peace . . . sometimes so hard to achieve. For two countries peace, after many years of fighting, was within their grasp. Sadat of Egypt and Begin of Israel attended peace talks at Camp David which resulted in a historic TV appearance. Europe had another historic event, with the first Polish pope in 400 years. John Paul II was named pope after John Paul I died after a one- month reign. Tragedy appeared on the scene as the shocking story of the Jones Cult was un- folded. After a shooting of American gov- ernment personnel, a mass suicide of over 900 people was triggered. Indiana also had a major tragedy in the form of a shooting of four teen-age Burger Chef employees. A Jones cult family clings together in death. Death was especially traumatic when 900 cultists died of self-inflicted poisoning in November. 28 Nalion And Community

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. t« With the look of extreme concentration. Evan Pclh- lel prepares to serve in a game of ping-pong during lunch hour. Haunted is the atmosphere at the FHA Halloween party. Goblins are Kathleen Atkinson. Katrina At- kinson, and Karen Pierson (masked). : Hoping for a strike is Diane f annoy. Bowling at the Northside Bowling Lanes is an annual activity of Special Education Classes. 30 Fun