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

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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

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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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An classes brought comparative projects to the stu- dents. Tumnjy Wolfe tries to decide the difference between the yarn projects in the hall display. Comparing strength are Dave Pouell and Scott Kim- mel as they try to out-do each other by seeing who can lift the heavier amount of weight. Co-Ed Physical Education classes hare given a chal- lenging experience for guys and girls alike. Casey Mclntire compares her power to John Tuibell. Developing By Comparisons 5: