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The Blazers treat the path, as the blaze lights the way. Drum Major. Mike Delaney, gives a salute to the crowd. The crowd jumps to their feet as the Blazers score the winning touchdown 2 In the 1986-87 Trail Blazer, the year- book staff captured memories which last a lifetime. The fans were looking good together when they cheered the Blazers on to victory, from the stands of confetti-filled air. We were looking good together when we re- plied to the cheerleaders Give me a B! The guys on the field were looking good together when they struggled together Ito make the winning touch- down, when they dribbled down the court, or when they worked together to score every point. They were look- ing good together in volleyball, swim- ming, tennis, and all other sports. They all were looking good together when they were dressed in their blue and gold uniforms. At the Homecoming Parade, every- one wos looking good together on their Hawaiian floats. The Seniors were looking good together when they won the trophy at the Wacky Olympics and when they won all three trophies at the parade. The Homecoming Court was looking good together at the dance when they anxiously awaited the announcement of the Queen. The Marching Band was looking good to- gether on the field during halftime, all dressed in their band uniforms. The drama students were looking good together strutting their stuff on stage. The choir was looking good to- gether singing their hearts out. They all were looking good together when they gave their best performances. During the year, the school got in- volved in many holiday activities. On Halloween, there was more participa- tion than ever before. Students in Hu- manities classes dressed as literary characters such as Mark Twain and his familtar characters: Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. There were many other liter- ary characters such as: Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and even the Cowardly Lion. And how can we for- get the winning combination of Sylves- ter and Tweetie Bird. Throughout the year we worked to- gether, we played together, we cheered together, we sang together, we studied together, we talked to- gether, we ate together, we laughed together, and we lived together for eight hours, (or more), each day: but always, in everything we did we were looking good together. As we look through the pages of the 1986-87 Trail Blazer, we can remember the good times and the bad times, the happy times and the sad times, and certainly all the glad times we were Looking Good Together. — Jill Brennan
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This year it is our privilege to dedi- cate the 1986-87 Trail Blazer Yearbook to Dr. Richard C. Carrabine who is the superintendent of the Bloom Township High School District 206. During his 18 years as superinten- dent, Dr. Carrabine has achieved many major accomplishments. These accomplishments included: improved student and community relations, the building of a second four-year high school, introduction of resource cen- ters, the creation of division coordina- tor positions, and the institution of Madeline Hunter techniques. One of Dr. Carrabine's highest priori- ties and accomplishments as a new superintendent was to bring about im- proved student and community rela- tions. He worked with parents, teach- ers, students, and many other members of the community to bring about racial unity and student peace. Soon after he became superinten- dent, the district was forced to go on split-shifts due to large student enroll- ments and badly over-crowded class- rooms. Through the leadership and guidance of Dr. Carrabine, the Frosh- Soph Division, out on the “Farm , was expanded into a new four-year high school after extensive additions and remodeling of the old buildings were completed. The result was an end to split-shifts and a near doubling of stu- dent participation in student activities with two high school programs in band, chorus, drama, journalism, sports, clubs, and numerous work education programs. With the opening of the new high school. Dr. Carrabine also introduced the concept of resource centers to both high schools in the district. These new resource centers provided oppor- tunities for students to receive extra help and private tutoring from certified teachers in specific subject areas, whether it was extra-credit, makeup, or remedial work. In an effort to make the educational system operate more efficiently and economically. Dr. Carrabine eliminat- ed the department chairman system and created a system of division coordinators. In order to improve the quality of teaching and the total educational program, a series of in-service classes for teachers were offered. One of these was the Madeline Hunter pro- gram which was designed to help teachers to improve their skills and be- come more effective teachers. Dr. Carrabine has also been a very active leader in an impressive list of both community and service organiza- tions, including: 'Pres. — Speed Governing Board Pres. — Asso. of Suburban Conferences ‘Pres. — Advisory Bd. of Salvation Army 'Pres. — Chg. Hts. Chamber of Commerce 'Pres. — Jones Community Center 'Pres. — Chicago Heights Kiwanis Club 'Pres. — Cook County School Adm. Assn. 'Pres. — Mid-American Assn. Sch. Sup. 'Chm. — South Cook County Division 'Chm. — South Suburban Unit 'Bd. of Dir. — Chg. Hts. Kiwanis Club 'Bd. of Dir. — Work Educ. Council 'Bd. of Dir. — Prairie Federal Savings 'Phi Delta Kappa 'Illinois Association School Adm. 'Ethics and Welfare Committee 'IASA State Committee 'American Cancer Society 'Illinois Voc. Educ. Review Com. 'Private Industry Council (PIC) As a result of his outstanding efforts and leadership. Dr. Carrabine has also received many awards and recogni- tions, one of the most significant was the Congressional Medal of Merit presented to him by U.S. Congressman George O'Brien. Other awards and honors Included: 'Presidential Citation for Outstand- ing Service 'Employer of the Year 'Friend of Education 'Administrator of the Year Born on March 29,1932, in Gary, Indi- ana, Dr. Carrabine's distinguished ca- reer began when he was a student at Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana. He received his B.S. degree at Indiana University in Bloomington, with majors in mathematics and science; an M.A. degree at Ball State University in Mun- de, Indiana, with a major in education- al administration; and his Ed.D. at Indi- ana University in secondary education. His previous work experiences in- clude teaching at Central High School in Muncie, Indiana, in 1956-56; and from 1956-69, he served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at Tol- leston High School in Gary, Indiana. In 1969, he was selected to serve as su- perintendent of Bloom Township High School District 206. He and his wife Dolores had seven children; and it is interesting to note that all of them graduated from Bloom and received their diplomas from their father. They also all went on to gradu- ate from college. Even with all of his accomplishments to date. Dr. Carrabine has several more goals for the future. One is to have as much personal contact with students and their activities as possi- ble. Another is to continue maintaining good cooperative relationships with each of the bargaining units so that there will never be another strike to disrupt the educational processes. Last, but not least, he plans to contin- ue working towards the passage of a successful Building Fund Referendum, in order to assure that the district is finan- cially stable for many years to come and guarantee the students a contin- ued, sound educational program, Through his example as superinten- dent of Bloom Township High School District 206 for the past 18 years, he has blazed a trail of excellence and honor for the rest of us to follow. In light of all of his accomplishments, it can certainly be said that Dr. Richard C. Carrabine is a real Trail Blazer'1 — Dallas Baker 3
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