Brownstown High School - Webb Yearbook (Brownstown, IN)

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A chain of involvement: in the community, in the nation Advanced communications informed rural communities, like Brownstown of such national controversies as busing and the presidential election. Students in social science classes dis- cussed these national events along with problems occurring in the community. One of the major national conflicts, which affected areas as close as Louisville, Kentucky, was busing. A survey, taken to discover the reaction of BCHS students to the possibility of being bused, found that the students were equally divided in their opinions of busing. Reamer Ps Puareneen Rite: Ceres BER, % Figs, te. et tae TES Geet ane Citic: wen Hactarct Pm st taeeeie Pact 5 Le ORAL CR RRO + ea tee ee Cae EE i ‘eam, EE, CBR Ee OME Rages BE AE, BA. BK BY CRivcus + Bompe es CHS Minn, Cai: wt toa Gage GO gles ey tye Me BROS “| wouldn't go. I’d hate it,” was a comment symbolizing the feelings of some of the students. Others felt, “I would just go and try to get along”. A few students looked at busing from the economic point of view, “Busing is a waste of gas, time, and money.” The election of Jimmy Carter as president affected not only the United States but the entire world. When asked for their opinions of the president and his policies most students were favorable. “If he keeps his promises, he'll satisfy me,” said Elaine Akin. Roger Mann liked “his down to earth life style and the way he kept in touch with the people”. — ei Ssitsial 4 a pray that I can live up to your confidence and never disoppoint you VT.

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t- Do you think thatthe Amendment)-should:be pas convicted of murder? 3. Should euthanasis: (putti who is incurably ill, in ape be legalized? beverages in Indiana be lo FAR RIGHT: On November 3, 1976 newspapers across the nation announced the previous days’ election results. In a close race Jimmy Carter was elected 39th president. RIGHT: Student council, the student governing body, develops the qualities needed by future leaders. ‘NATIONAL AND. COMMUNITY Yes No Indifferent 30% 55% 15% 67% 3% 30% 50% 25% — 25% ie) ita nent cama, etc.) é : to a8c2 182 4. Should the legal age for p pee Hhotic 47% 40% 13% 5. Do you. think that your pe are; ely 33% 53% 14% concerned about the dwindling supply of Batu- tal resources such as natural Bas, oil, etc.? Hh ok Ae 2 The yearbook staff conducted thesabove random survey among one-fifth of the student body.

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Bicentennial pageant presents Jackson County history The Jackson County Fair, carnival, pool, workshops, Bicentennial celebra- tions, and jobs comprised many of the summer activities for BCHS students. Celebrations for the Bicentennial were carried out through the summer. The citizens of Jackson County produced a bicentennial program called ‘Star Spangled Days” in which many students participated. The program depicted the history of Jackson County and included such scenes as the first hanging in the county. Many students participated in 4-H and FFA competition at the Jackson County Fair. Several participants also placed high in state competition. Other popular summer pastimes in- cluded swimming, camping, and softball. Summer activity participants Band Jon Emmon s Lisa Gorbett Susan Prentice Lori VonDielingen Tom Clark Basketball Julie Fountain Pam Gatte Cathy Sweeny Penny Gilbert Cheerleaders Julia Stuckwish Sarah Reedy Karen Robertson Lana Crockett Pam Reid Shelly Huber Sara Koop Monika Myers - Vicki Skelton CCHSS Susan Horton Gwen Harvey Boys’ State Ernie Kieffer David Martindale Mike Persinger Girls’ State Cathy Harbaugh Julie Harbaugh Gwen Harvey Pam Reid Music Brian Clark jill Lutes Yearbook Debbie Blevins Kathy Sterling Science Lois Reid Tennis Jeanne Mitchell RIGHT: Sheryl! Ballard and Cathy Owens entertain their “charges” during the carnival. TOP: Viewed from the Lake and Forest Club dam, these bright lights belong to the largest midway ever to come to the Jackson Co. Fair. 6 Summer Life