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

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Expressing his reelings as a mountain man was Mr. Bergen, student teacher, after attempting to remove Brian Went . ' s bead in U.S. History class. Karate experts relieved their tensions by demonstrat- ing the art of Judo to P.E. classes. Lisa Whilesell tries one of the techniques.

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Santa, Lynn Lefevre as the jolly old man. sells Christmas wishes to raise money for the needy. Buy- ers are Evan Pethtel and Mark Lewellen. Both music and physical expression are revealed as Suing Choir members prepare their program to per- form for organizations throughout the year. Expressions of emotions Expression played an important role in Blackford this year, whether it was in school, in extra-curricular activities, or just doing nothing. Art classes expressed their feeling in paintings, drawings, or by other forms of art. Creative art allowed a better way for students to express themselves. People experienced the spirit of Christ- mas as old Santa himself made his annual appearance at BHS selling Christmas wishes. Income of $245 went to two needy families in Blackford county area in the form of gifts. Physical Education brought strained ex- pressions to kids while running their one- mile, and relief when the exercising was over. A Karate expert was brought in to demonstrate the art of Judo, which was a hair-raising form of expression for P.E. students. A different type of expression came in Mr. Joe Castelo ' s room as Dave Bergen, student teacher, took over the class while teaching about mountain men. Mr. Bergen put himself in their position for a day and showed expressions men used. Feelings of the blind were experienced by Home Ec. students — Sheri Stoll. Brenda Yadon. ' Lisa White- sell, and Lisa Lawson — as one project. 50 Developing By Expression

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Comparing aided learning Comparisons were school-wide, as stu- dents compared everything from report cards to schedules, or anything else they could find. The new law of having Co-ed P.E. classes brought a new challenge to girls and guys. Comparing times while running laps during the Physical Fitness tests, or the number of push-ups that could be done in a minute was often an interest. Comparing schedules was a big item on the first day of school and at the beginning of second semester. Making sure someone that they knew was in every class was a must. This was especially true of fourth hour to have a friend to eat with. Report cards made good comparison items each time they were received. What did you get in English? and What did you get in Math? were often heard from students while walking down the hall, each hoping he did better than the other. Art drawings, macrame, and ceramics were often compared as students viewed them in the hall art show. Different de- signs on vases, or similar types of yarn on macrame, were among the top compari- sons. Comparisons not only encouraged com- petition in sports and extra-curricular ac- tivities but it also motivated classwork. 52 Developing By Comparisons