Club, Photography Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Mechanics Club, Electronics Club and Vernissage. Boys Swimming and Cross Country, as well as Girls Gymnastics, were new sports of the 1960s. In 1967 the Bethettes retired their batons in favor of the now-famous pom-poms, but the uniforms have remained basically the same over the years. 1970s The spirit of rebellion continued into the 1970s, accompanied by a great deal of self-evaluation, as students became skeptical that they could change the world. But the Bethel student body was victorious in bringing change to their school. For example, Bethel students won the right to an Honor Study Program, the right to drive to school and have an influence on the curriculum. But as conservatism dominated the late 70’s, many of these privileges were revoked as the curriculum headed to a “back to basics” philosophy. 1970s student clubs reflected the interests of the day, including the Psychology Club, Chess Club, Coin Club, Radio Club, Last Resort Club, Monopoly Club, Flat Earth Society, Future Secretaries of America and Astronomy Club. Social events in the 1970s included the Sadie Hawkins Dance, Christmas Dance, Sock Hop, Sweetheart's Dance and Campus Carnival. The 1970s saw the creation of several girls sports teams, including Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Softball, Golf, Track and Cross Country. Boys Ice Hockey had its inception in the 1970s as well. 1980s Graduating classes in the 1980s declined from more than 700 students in 1980 to 479 in 1989. The curriculum included some interesting offerings such as an Independent Living Relations Class, which held a Greek Orthodox Mock Wedding. The reception was catered by the Gourmet Cooking Class. Girls Soccer was added to the athletic offerings in the 1980s and the clubs reflected students’ interest in pop culture, with the Rubik's Cube Club and EPOCH (Europeans for the Preservation of Our Cultural Heritage). Activities in the 1980s included the Snow Ball Dance, Cupid's Connection Dance, a Beach Party and a Tombstone Twist. Both boys' and girls' swimming teams were dominant in this decade, with the boys winning Pennsylvania state championships in 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988, and the girls winning state championships in 1981, 1985 and 1988. The boys' baseball team won the Pennsylvania state championship in 1988 and finished second in 1985 and 1987. The girls' softball team finished second in 1987. The boys' cross country team won the PIAA state championship in