Choctawhatchee High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Fort Walton Beach, FL)

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1 Fun With Friends Make Your Own Kind of Music was the theme of this year's summer High School Values Conference, which was held at Black Mountain, N.C. Sponsored by the YMCA, Blue Ridge, as it was com- monly called, centered its theme on help- ing young people through the decision process. Choctaw senior Todd Turner, a confer- ence vice-president, led a delegation of ninety-five from the Fort Walton Beach area to the conference. There each par- ticipated in a family of about fifteen people. Each member of a family devel- oped a deeper understanding of himself, his moral values, and his relations with others as a result of sharing with his family. Besides being a place for group discus- sion, role playing, and self-examination, Blue Ridge was a place for having a won- derful vacation. Way Out Games, square and round dancing, a Blue Grass concert, a Family Feud, and a carnival with a hot air balloon ride were just a few of the activities offered to the delegates of the conference. The last day at Blue Ridge was celebrated by a semi-formal banquet and dance. The evening ended with the traditional Fire of Friendship, a giant bonfire that symbolized the spirit and love that everyone shared during the conference. Planning for the 1984 Conference was well underway by the end of Blue Ridge '83. Choctaw senior Marnie Johnson was elected as the President of Blue Ridge '84. This conference was assured to be as great a success as the 1983 Conference, as Marnie was a dedicated worker who had attended Blue Ridge for the past three years. Other seniors who participated in the Blue Ridge Assembly were Kathy Kelley, Jan Buhr, Peg Gunnels, and Laur- ette Anderson. They and the other stu- dents representing Choctaw learned much from the experience while gaining new friendships and further developing their personalities. — Addy Robinson 14 BLUE RIDGE

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1. Tourists leave their tracks on the white sands of our beaches. 2. The beauty of a West Florida sunset speaks for itself. 3. The Hobie Cat: The only way to go! 4. With summer, bays, beaches, and bayous begin filling up. 5. Sailing is one of our favorite summer pas- times. 6. Some boaters prefer speed over sails. 7. As the sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico, one can take time to reflect on the excitement of summer. 8. For boating fanastics, boat races are the main events of the summer. 9. The Fort Walton Beach area is world-rek- nown for its beautiful beaches, its crystal clear waters, and its friendly people. 10. Dar- ing Darryl Weeks demonstrates an alterna- tive method to arrive at the base of Brooks Bridge. SUMMER 13

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Delegation Sees The Mountains 1. The fire of friendship puts warmth into everyone's heart. 2. Courtney Roberts, Lis Eatman, and Margaret McBryde, decide to take a break from the fun and sun of Blue Ridge. 3. Nancy Penny and friends show the love energized by the Blue Ridge Assembly. 4. The whole Blue Ridge bunch gets all dressed up for a final photo. 5. For over sev- enty-five years, high school students have looked forward to attending the Blue Ridge Assembly. 6. Kevin Stauffer, Paul Langston, Michelle Hartley, and Todd Turner all show off their finer attire. 7. Kristi Matthews dem- onstrates he singing talent at the Blue Ridge Assembly. 8. This scene depicts the beauty, pleasantness, and serenity of Blue Ridge. Is it any wonder that hundreds of high school stu- dents make sure that some fun time at Blue Ridge is included in their plans? BLUE RIDGE 15