Blackford High School - Saga Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE A . i ,a,, 4',,4' . . I . . if N ' EII . A. F.S. Semi-finalists: Gene Gilluly, Rick Lee. Row It G. Finch, K. Eskeldson, G. Dalmau, P. Pittman, Ng Ser Miang, J, Grayson, J Inamasu, L Mor an, M Proni. Row 2, M Griffin E. Schade K. , . g . V . , West, S. Snyder, K. Okashirna, M. Matusich, C. Wood, M. Manthey. Row 3. D. Zody, C. Hanson, G. Gilluly, R. Lee, B. Stobbe, C. Greenberg, T. Ordon, L. Puccinelli. The American Field Service Program raises money to sponsor a foreign exchange student at Blackford each year. The two finalists from Blackford were Gene Gilluly, who was sent to Costa Rica, and Rick Lee. Money was raised with the help of the advisor, Mr. Buonocore, by selling candy, co-sponsoring a hootenanny, and selling I support AFS. buttons during American Field Service Week Jan Stockard with her sister' in Germany. KARAKQNHA Hi-Y e at t c.s a . Row I: T, Cermak, G. Ahrens, S. Porsagian, T. Jarnagan, F. Cote, Powell, K. Markee, R. Rudden. Row 3. J. Rhodes, I-I. Braunef, C B, Hennig, N. Chase, Row 2. G. Oba, D. Zody, S, Morris, M. POTTIGV, 5 Howto. C Hwnson. Karakonha Hi-Y, a service club, is under the sponsored by Rotary International. The clubs activ- direction of Mr. Browning. This year, the clubs ities Were Cl CCIV wash Gnd O COV smash. name was changed to Interact since they are now G

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- .V WV 1 . W i, ' T . , .- V Row T: M. Leidenheimer, N. Bloomfield, N. de la Cruz, S. Seltzer, D. Daniels, K. Kygar, S. Yarchever. Row 2: M. Andro, C. Loveltt, V. Ewers, Y. Hewitt, P, Purdy, N. Bless, G. Bowers. Row 31 M. Devens, N. Andro, K. Orlando, M. Curtis, P. Reuwsaat, H. Hurst, J, Krieg. Row 41. M. Griffin, C. Andro, M. Bryant, M. Kelliclc, R. Schmalzbach, T. Jarnagon. DRAMA COMMISSION The primary purpose of the drama commission is to help with any theatrical production at Blackford. Members, with the aid of their advisor, Miss Long, either act or work on the stage crew, sets, publicity, props, costumes, or make-up. The big event of the year is the all school ploy. This years production, Li'I Abner, had a cast of over seventy. Leading roles in the musical were played by John Whitten as Lil Abner, Marsha Sims as Daisy Mae, Steve Tuthill as Marryin' Sam, Marty Rice as Earthquake McGoon, Donna Nelson as Mammy Yokum, and both Dennis Conroy and Jim Mer- klinghaus as Poppy Yokum, and Bill Cope as General Bullmoose, The Drama Commission also presented a one act play to other schools towards the end of the year. Li'l Abner tells cronies why he would Mdruther have his druthers lui Everyone loins in for the Matrimonial Stomp. The wives tell Marryin' Sam about their trip to Washington 142

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DEBS ml l - A Row T. D. Harness, C. Pintacura, K. Adams, D. Argo, L. Morgan, J. DiMarco, J. Shelter, C. Monari, J. Hodges B. Thompson, J. lnamasu. Row 2: L. Aguiar, J. Fields, D. Quandt, S. Ross, K. Hallmark, S. Hines, R. Range,J Thorsteinson, K. Lester, M, Proni, E. Gilluly, C. Clark. Row 315. Danley, G. Eugster, S. Blass, K. Nott, S. Lee, P Dreble, C, Wood, S. Snyder, M. Matusich, G. Sauter, K. Robertson, Row 4. N. Butler, T, Sowa, J. Cates, F Johnson, B. Brill, C. Kosanovic, K. Hollingshed, L. Puccinelli, S. Chiaramonte, R. Fitzgerald, S. Dorsett Under the direction at Miss Holbrook and Mrs. Drexhage, the members ot Debs learn about the different fields in home economics. At the beginning of the year, they had a picnic with all the other schools in the district. They also had a potluck dinner. During Christmas season, the members went caroling and visited Christmas Tree Lane. JUDO CLUB .y Q Y' W Zxwq... A ,KN ti' Ei if' .viii Af r' f 1 Row l. K. Snyder, L. Thompson, C. Martinsen, J. Gargelt, J. Mantel, N, Crawford, S. Billy, B. Gillming. Row 2 R. Marchello, V. Carney, K. Kelly, N. Ramos, S. Thompson, D. Sarba, K. McCreddin, K. Cuzner, M. Teutsch, C Christopherson. Judo-the gentle way- is derived from the code ot Japanese chivalry. Judo involves the use of balance and timing of the participants. The sport is characterized by many rituals and courtesies: the bow to the opponent before and after confrontation, kneeling in respect to the instructor and other participants. Blacktorcls newly organized Judo Club is open to all girls interested in learning this ancient art.