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

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With Ruby Mason, a member of her troop, helping her, Misti Crull, troop leader, takes attendance at the weekly Brownie meeting. An extended care patient at the Blackford County Hospital, Mrs. Nora Poulson, is given special atten- tion by candystriper Mandy Rea. 32 Community Involvement

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-f FUN-a 24 hour process Fun, Fun, Fun, the hit by the Beach Boys, summarizes school activities that went on during school and the other good times that went on after school. During the noon hour kids could be found playing basketball, paddling around with ping pong, or just showing off with a frisbee. For some, fun was sitting in the gym and talking to other friends. Special Ed students enjoyed a game of bowling as the class toured to the bowling alleys. Let it snow! was what snowmobilers were chanting all winter, anxiously waiting to slide around on the snowy parking lots, fields, and roads. Skiers also found this to be an enjoyable part of the year, as they skied down slopes or wherever a place could be found. Sunshine and warmth brought new sports and enjoyable activities. Flag foot- ball was a favorite sport as was illustrated in the Pub-Journalism football game. Bas- ketball was also played by girls as a means for practice and enjoyment also. Braving the cold and taking time out to ride his Ski- Doo snowmobile. Chris Tounsend shows off bis driv- ing abilities in the 3M parking lot. In the process of hiking the ball to a teammate in . game of Hag football is Carole Benedict, center, at , Science Club picnic. Fun 31

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Students were involved Many students were involved in charita- ble community work of some sort. These included candystriping, nursing home work. Scout leadership, bake sales, and aid to the needy. Candystriping was voluntary. Each girl involved worked from four to six hours a week at the hospital. After putting in 100 hours, there was a capping ceremony for the girls. Candystripers performed a vari- ety of aids for patients. Caring for the elderly in nursing homes wasn ' t voluntary, but it did serve the com- munity. This job required patience, love and understanding to serve the handi- capped elderly. Many students worked in this area. Although it may seem strange to still be in Brownie Scouts when in high school, it ' s not really, when a teenager is the lead- er. Being a leader was a time-consuming volunteer job. It required one night a week for weekly meetings plus many extra hours for special programs, field trips, and camp. Another way many students got in- volved in the community was through bake sales, which served both community and the school organization. The Choir, for ex- ample, conducted their bake sale. Choir members donated baked items and sold these to shoppers in Hartford City in Montpelier. Choosing the baked goods at the annual choir bake sale is Mrs. Helen Caperton. being assisted by choir students. CommunitN- Involvement 33