Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1965 volume:

■-r.+iMtm r j _1 f 4 1 1 Ujy liji rag . LmT ■fl Vf 1 fli rQfTrsft nBBI 1 ; MUflHMI Hfl ; IfefcjB mR. w lm£ iss jSHnMH nniri P-— mtM Jhjjr SS! |HHK TW . - •: 3|J3? 5 3BL ■ Warn Pr i % 4 k- ■HKV-w Hi If ' !§? 88® $� w B Mkm _ s ■ ■■ - yEL :.Htt JPt wjHOMfr-wftM � � «W t ! � CONTENTS Faculty Administration.4 Seniors.10 Underclasssmen.26 Sports.40 Activities School Life.58 MEMORIES ON FILM 1 I I I I | The 1965 Retrospect is a filmed record of some 600 of America’s typical teens—a record of their achievements in the classroom and on the athletic field, of their work and of their ambitions, of their everyday lives. Typical teens—making fun out of work-sharing interests—we like jeans but can change to glamour when it fits the occasion— we drink cokes—munch hot dogs. Yes, we’re typi¬ cal teens—go steady—about five months—Dress up—heels for her—tie for him—We know how to drive—rely on the family bus—get it—say twice a week. We snack, watch television, listen to the radio while doing homework. Our daily schedule is a familiar pattern of high school life—get up at 7— maybe 7:30—sometimes oversleep. We enjoy school but hate to admit it—study some—three hours a night—no—a week—average “B”—well, “C.” Like most typical teens no book could con¬ tain all our memories. But here is remembrance enough to help us relive countless pleasures. It is the staff’s hope that from these “Memories on Film’’ something of the spirit of our teen years may spread to all of this and future generations. 3 FACULTY AND I ADMINISTRATION The administration and faculty of an educational sys¬ tem, like the presidents and supervisors of a factory, direct and instruct the personnel toward the completion of their goal. Dedicated to their task, our able principal Mr. Park and our chief advisor Mr. Prible combine their efforts so that Bluffton High School may take its place among those that make their goals progress in education and leadership for tomorrow. Acting together as the Members of the Board, Mr. Dold, Dr. Gitlin, and Mr. Weterick represent the Dis¬ trict in their concern for the student as an individual and the student body as a whole. It is they who join forces with our two executives providing an exposure to the social and academic atmosphere in which the pupil’s interests, needs, and capacities are met. Under the direction and guidance of these administrators the instructors at Bluffton High work diligently to construct a basic foundation of knowledge and to improve the relationship of students and faculty through understanding. It is to these devoted educators that we owe many vivid and lasting memories. 5 Leslie Dold, secretary; Edwin Prible, superintendent; Dr. William Gitlin, president; Charles Weterick, treasurer The School Board and Mr. Prible, superin¬ tendent of the Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District, are responsible for the develop¬ ment and improvement of our school system. Be¬ cause the student body in both the high school and grade schools is rapidly increasing, plans are now being made to increase school space and im¬ prove facilities. Superintendent Prible recently made this statement concerning the educational system, “There is a great satisfaction in being a member of a profession that deals with the teach¬ ing and instruction of our youth. I am proud to have a part in our schools.” ADMINISTRATION Efficiency is an important aspect to assure us that our school will run smoothly. This is the watchword of Mr. Park, principal of BHS. It is with an unyielding spirit that he estab¬ lishes a well functioning school and intersperses a helpful, informative, and willing service to the student and the community. Mr. Park asserts: “Life brings a series of challenges to us at all stages. It is our hope that your exper¬ iences from and contributions to your school life will better enable you to meet and adjust to those social, economic, moral, and spiritual challenges which will confront you today, to¬ morrow, and in the future.” 6 FACULTY GIVES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING With patience, understanding, and encourage¬ ment the teach ers of Bluffton High have guided us through another school year. They have offer¬ ed us opportunities for knowledge in many fields —math, English, foreign language, social science, business, industrial arts, home economics, and sci¬ ence. Our cultural education has been broadened through the study of music and £rt. We realize our able faculty is concerned with our educational welfare and appreciate their efforts on our behalf. L (S ' . . MR. CROSS, a Junior Class sponsor, received his B.A. in physical education and his M.A. in adminis¬ tration from Ball State Teachers College. He teaches physical education and is the varsity basket¬ ball, cross-country, and baseball coach. Mr. Cross is an active member of the Rotary Club and enjoys golfing and hunting. MR. EDINGTON coaches the Freshman football team and spon¬ sors the intramural bowl¬ ing and basketball at BHS. He obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Ball State Teachers College and is the printing, mechanical drawing, and shop in¬ structor. Among his in¬ terests are the Boy Scouts and his short wave radio. MR. BAXTER, the di¬ rector of music at BHS, received his B.S. degree from Ball State Teachers College and Michigan State and is a member of Phi Mu Alpha, music hon¬ orary. Bridge, chess, golf, and tennis, as well as his family, occupy most of his time away from school. MR. BENNETT, a bus¬ iness and commerce teach¬ er, is a Senior Class spon¬ sor and is in charge of ticket sales at the basket¬ ball games. He attended Arthur Jordon Conserva¬ tory of Music and receiv¬ ed a B.M. from Butler Un¬ iversity. During the sum¬ mer he raises Angus cat¬ tle. MRS. BODKIN, an English and Latin instruc¬ tor, has an A.B. degree from Indiana State Teach¬ ers College. She is the Latin Club director and is a Freshman Class spon¬ sor. Cooking and reading are her hobbies. MR. BROMAN, Fresh¬ man Class sponsor, teaches physics, chemistry, and mathematics. He attended Ball State Teachers Col¬ lege and Indiana Univer¬ sity, acquiring an M.A.T. in mathematics. Reading mysteries is one of his favorite leisure time activ¬ ities. MR. COBB attended North Central College where he received his B.A. degree. He also studied at Ball State Teachers Col¬ lege, Indiana University, and Miami University. He is a Junior Class sponsor and teaches English, speech, and law. Mr. Cobb enjoys stamp and coin col¬ lecting. MRS. CHRISTIAN, the school librarian, guides the students in their lit¬ erary research and also di¬ rects the student librar¬ ians. She received her B.S. and M.A. degrees from Ball State Teachers Col¬ lege. 7 MRS. GARRETT, who has a B.A. from Marion College and an M.A. de¬ gree from the University of Wisconsin, teaches Eng¬ lish. She is a Junior Class sponsor. Outside the class¬ room Mrs. Garrett enjoys reading and her grand¬ children. MR. FISCHER earned his B.S. degree at Ball State Teachers College. He teaches history, is a Sophomore sponsor, and assists in coaching. In his spare time he enjoys trav¬ eling and is active in civic improvements. MR. HAUENSTEIN, a biology teacher on the staff, received his B.S. de¬ gree from Indiana Univer¬ sity and his M.S. from Purdue. His unusual and interesting hobbies include making herbarium speci¬ mens and collecting In¬ dian relics. MRS. HUGHES is a Freshman Class sponsor and teaches sociology, psychology, and English. She attended Fort Wayne Bible College and Ball State Teachers College, where she received her B.A. and B.S. degrees. Sewing and crocheting are her hobbies. MRS. JUSTUS attend¬ ed Purdue University where she received a B.S. degree. She teaches physi¬ cal education, health, and biology and is the GAA sponsor. Her interests in¬ clude swimming, water ski¬ ing, gardening, and cook¬ ing. MR. McNOWN, a Sen¬ ior sponsor, teaches Eng¬ lish, civics, and economics. He is the Thespian So¬ ciety sponsor and Senior play director. His B.A. de¬ gree in English and social studies was obtained at Indiana University. Play¬ ing golf and listening to his hi-fi are among his in¬ terests. MR. MODLIN, who re¬ ceived his B.S. and M.A. from Ball State Teachers College, is a Sophomore Class sponsor and teaches mathematics. He coaches the varsitv football and Freshman basketball squads. Golf and the Ro¬ tary Club are two of his special interests. MRS. NASH teaches home economics and is a Senior Class sponsor. Her other activites include be¬ ing the Y-Teen sponsor and a 4-H leader. She re¬ ceived her B.S. degree from Ball State Teachers College. MR. FORNSHELL, guidance counselor and biology teacher, received his B.S. from Indiana Uni¬ versity and his M.A. from Ball State Teachers Col¬ lege. He is the track coach, takes an active part on the Junior Heart Board and the Governor’s Youth Council, and enjoys col¬ lecting books and records. MR. LARMORE, a Sophomore sponsor, teach¬ es industrial arts and shop mathematics. He received his B.S. degree from Ball State Teachers College. Restoring antique furni¬ ture and building hi-fi sets are among his hobbies. In addition, he is a member of the Lions’ Club. 8 MISS POWERS is a Sophomore Class sponsor and the director of the National Honor Society. She obtained her B.A. de¬ gree from DePauw Uni¬ versity and teaches com¬ merce at BHS. MRS. ROSE, in addi¬ tion to teaching English, is a Senior Class sponsor and director of the Retro¬ spect and Junior Class play. Upon completion of work at DePauw Univer¬ sity, she attended Ball State Teachers College where she received her B.S. degree. Her interests include reading and di¬ recting a church choir. MR. PRIDDY acquired his B.S. degree from Hunt¬ ington College and teaches mathematics in Bluffton High School. Among his special interests are photo¬ graphy, archery, and leathercraft. MR. NEUENSCH- WANDER, teacher of art at BHS, sponsors the Dab¬ blers Art Club and is the sports photographer. He received his B.A. and M.A. from Ball State Teachers College. Painting and gar¬ dening are his hobbies. MR. PETTYJOHN, who teaches algebra and geometry, is a Freshman Class sponsor. He received his B.S. degree from Ball State Teachers College. His outside interests in¬ clude the Kiwanis Club of which he is past president. In addition, he sponsors students who participate in various mathematical contests which he consid¬ ers very challenging. MRS. RABER teaches English at BHS. Her A.B. degree was attained at Ball State Teachers Col¬ lege. Mrs. Raber enjoys reading and music as her pastimes and she also serves on the Wells County Cancer Board. MRS. RODRIQUEZ, sponsor of the Spanish Club and the Freshman Class, teaches Spanish in the high school. She re¬ ceived her doctor’s degree in philosophy and literary arts at the University of Havana. lTll-gIIT Him ■ m ■ FACULTY nr MR. SOPER attended Indiana University and Ball State Teachers Col¬ lege where he received his B.A. degree. He is a Junior Class sponsor and teaches mathematics and chemis¬ try. Fishing and hunting are his favorite sports. MR. THOMPSON, one of the guidance directors, teaches journalism and English. He obtained his B.A. degree from Indiana University and his M.S. from Ball State Teachers College. He is an active member of the Rotary Club. MR. ULMER, who teaches history and is a Sophomore sponsor, has been the Hi-Y sponsor at BHS since 1935. He re¬ ceived his B.S. from Ball State Teachers College and Indiana University. Gardening, fishing, and traveling are his hobbies. 9 SENIORS As the film rolls on we see the Seniors. . . Our first three years in high school have given us many good times. . .class parties. . . student council responsibilities. . .sweat shirt sales. . .Junior Class play. . .sport activities. . . class rings. . .bonfires. . .extracurricular activi¬ ties. . .and anticipation of our Senior year. Our Senior year has been busy and unfor¬ gettable. . .our all-night party. . .class mem¬ bers on the National Honor Society. . .open houses. . .college night. . .SAT tests. . .Seniors’ scholastic achievements. . .our reception. . . the Senior rendition of “Pillow Talk”. . .our graduation. . .and a world filled with oppor¬ tunities. Camelia Aeschliman Bonnie Alberson Ronnie Anderson John Fryback, Vice President Gloria Dubac h, Secretary- Andrea Aeschliman Treasurer Larry Prible - General. Retrospect Editor; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; National Hon¬ or Society 3, 4; Junior Play; Class pres. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4, pres. 4; Basketball 1, 2; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2 , 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Boys’ State; Senior Rotarian; Quill and Scroll. John Fryback - Academic. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Hi-Y 2 , 3, 4, sgt. at arms 3, v. pres. 4; Basketball 1; Foot¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Tennis 1, 3; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Senior Rotarian; Student Council 1, 2, 4; Class v. pres. 3, 4. Gloria Dubach ■ General. Retrospect; DAR Good Citizen; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 v. pres. 3, pres. 4; Student Council 4 , sec. 4; Class sec. 2, treas. 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 2; Quill and Scroll; National Honor Society 4. Andrea Aeschliman - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Camelia Aeschliman - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 2, 3, 4; GAA 1 . Bonnie Alberson - Commercial. Senior Play; Cheerblock 2, 3, 4; Dabblers 4. Ronnie Anderson - General. Spanish Club 3; Senior Play; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Rotarian. David Barnell - General. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2; Cross Country 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 4; Projectionist 1, 2. Sharon Bauer - Commercial. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 4; Thespians 3, 4 sec. 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, treas. 4; Office Assistant 4. Linda Bergman - Academic. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; GAA 1, 2, 4. Larry Prible, President David Barnell Linda Bergman Sharon Bauer 12 Larry Brown Ron Bowman Don Booth Don Bowman Barbara Betz - General. Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Student Council 4; Cheerblock 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, pres. 4. Becky Biberstine - General. Junior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, treas. 4; Cheer- block 1, 2; Cheerleader 1, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Tom Bishop - Academic. Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Golf 1, 2. Marjorie Blair - General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4. Bill Blocher - General. Michael Boonstra - General. Retrospect; National Honor Society 3, 4, pres. 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Student Council 4; Track 3, 4; Golf 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4, pres. 4; Senior Rotarian; School Photographer 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 3, 4. Don Booth - General. Football 3, 4. Don Bowman - Academic. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Senior Rotarian. Ron Bowman - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Hi- Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Rotarian; Projectionist 3. Larry Brown - General. Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Intramural Basket¬ ball 1, 2. Becky Biberstine Tom Bishop Barbara Betz Marjorie Blair Bill Blocher Michael Boonstra 13 Terry Bunch - General. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2 , 3, 4. Nancy Butts - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; GAA 2; National Honor Society 4. Philip Captain - Academic. Retrospect; National Honor Society 3, 4; Span¬ ish Club 1, 2, 3, 4, v. pres. 2, pres. 3; Senior Play; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Basketball Mgr. 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4;Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4, capt. 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Senior Rotar- ian; Boys’ State. Sandra Cline - General. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Joe Combs - Academic. Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, treas.; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Cross Country L 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 4. Gary Conner - General. Football 1; Track 1, 2; Projectionist 2. Larry Colen - Academic. Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Golf 2, 3; P.A. System 1, 2, 3, 4. Dick Coulter - General. Dabblers 4. Penelope DeBolt - General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3. Myrl Jean Decker - General. Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 4; Thespians 3, 4, treas 4. Richard Coulter Penelope DeBolt Myrl Jean Decker Terry Bunch Larry Colen Nancy Butts Philip Captain Joe Combs 4 ' ' ' Gary Conner Sandra Cline 14 SENIORS Paul Dentel Linda Dunn Joyce Eaton Paul Dentel - Academic. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, treas. 4; Student Council 4; Senior Rotarian; Projectionist 4; National Honor Society 4. Gloria Dubach - Academic. Retrospect; DAR Good Citizen; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, v. pres. 3, pres. 4; Student Council sec. 4; Class sec. 2 , treas. 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Help 2. Linda Dunn - Vocational Home Economics. Junior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 2, 3, 4. Joyce Eaton - Commercial. Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 3, 4; Thespians 2; Band 1, 2. Rebecca Eichhom - Academic. Retrospect. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Class sec. 1, treas. 2; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Nation¬ al Honor Society 4. Kathy Ellenbreger - General. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Dabblers 4, pres. 4. Janice Elliott - General. Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2 , 3 , 4; Cheerblock 2 , 3 , 4 ; Thespians 3, 4; GAA 1. David Eubank - General Industrial Arts. Richard Fair - Academic. Retrospect. Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, chap. 3, pres. 4; Student Council 4, v. pres. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Senior Rotarian; Junior and Senior Plays; National Honor Society 4. Linda Flowers - General. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Y- Teens 3, 4. Sandra Frantz - General. Retrospect; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; GAA 1. Rebecca Eichhorn David Eubank Richard Fair Linda Flowers Janice Elliott Sandra Frantz 15 I Tony Friedmann Tony Garton Joseph Gavin Earl Gass Bill Gallivan Janelle Fritz Robert Garrett Tony Friedmann - General. Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Cross Country 1; Tennis 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4, v. pres. 4. Janelle Fritz - Academic. Retrospect; National Honor Society 3, 4, v. pres. 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, sec. 3; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, sec. 4; Cheer- block 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Quill and Scroll. Bill Gallivan - General. Senior Play 4; Hi-Y 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Thespian 4; Student Conductor 4. Robert Garrett - Academic. Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Rotarian. Tony Garton - Academic. Latin Club 2 , 3 , 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 , capt. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 4; Senior Rotarian. Earl Gass - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 4; Sen¬ ior Rotarian; National Honor Society 4. Joseph Gavin - Industrial Arts. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Gene Gebele - Academic. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Intramural Basket¬ ball 2, 3, 4. Richard Gehrett - General. Industrial Arts. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Della Gerber - General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4. Gene Gebele Richard Gehrett Della Gerber 16 Michael Gerwig Lorene Gilliom Flossie Graham Vicki Graves Michael Gerwig - General. Dabblers 4. Lorene Gilliom - General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2; Dabblers 4; Twirier 1, 2, 3. Flossie Graham - Commercial. Y-Teens 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. Vicki Graves - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 2, 3, 4. Diann Gregg - Commercial. Retrospect; Junior and Senior Plays; Y-Teens 2; 3, 4; Cheerblock 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; GAA 1. Vicki Gutshall - General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3; GAA 1. Sandra Hahn - General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 4; GAA 1; Twirler 3. Jane Hamilton - Academic. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Junior and Senior Plays; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; Thes¬ pians 3, 4, scribe 4. Melinda Hauk - General. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Y- Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4; Head Majorette 3, 4. Thomas Jackson - Industrial Arts. Retrospect; Spanish Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Golf 2; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4. Jane Hamilton Sandra Hahn Melinda Hauk Diann Gregg Vicki Gutshall Thomas Jackson 17 4 Kaye Kennedy Bob Lamott Ronald Kiefer Scott Kleinknight Terry Kummer Marcelline James Steven Kendall Diana Johnson Melvin Jones Judy Jost Marcelline James - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Cheerblock 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. Diana Johnson - Academic. Retrospect; National Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, sec. 3; Junior and Senior Plays; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Girls’ State; Office Assistant 2, 3, 4. Melvin Jones - Commercial. Judy Jost - General. Retrospect; Spanish Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheer¬ block 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; Senior Play. Steven Kendall - General. Spanish Club 2, 3; Projectionist 2, 3. Kaye Kennedy - General. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1 , 2 , 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4. Ron Kiefer - General. Intramural Basketball 3, 4. Scott Kleinknight - General. Spanish Club 2; Intramural Basketball 4; In¬ tramural Bowling 2, 3. Terry Kummer - Academic. Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Intra¬ mural Basketball 2, 3, 4. Bob Lamott - General. Dabblers 4; Scoreboard 3. Judy Larmore Craig Mann Barry Mechling Craig Markley Ted Mahnensmith Gene Lydy Myra Lydy Judy Larmore - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Y- Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4. Richard Lesh - Academic. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 1; Football Mgr. 1, 2, 3. Betty Licking - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Y- Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4. Jane Ludwig - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1. Gene Lydy - General. Retrospect; Football 1, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Golf 1. Myra Lydy - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 3, 4; Dabblers l, 2, 3. Ted Mahnensmith - Academic. Retrospect. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 3; Class pres. 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Sneior Rotarian; Quill and Scroll; National Honor So¬ ciety 4. Craig Mann - Academic. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Bas¬ ketball 2, 3; Football 1; Baseball 2, 3; Cross Country 2, 3. Craig Markley - General. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class v. pres. 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; In¬ tramural Basketball 3, 4; Senior Rotarian. Barry Mechling - General. Tennis 3, 4. Jane Ludwig Richard Lesh Betty Licking i Allan Nowakowski Michael Nicholson Edward Nixon Vicky Norton James Menso : V: Susan Niblick Rebecca Meyer Steven Miner James Menso - General. Spanish Club 4; Hi-Y 4. Rebecca Meyer - Academic. Retrospect; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirler 1, 3, 4. Steven Miner - Academic. Spanish Club 1, 2; Football 1; Intramural Bas¬ ket ball 1; Intramural Bowling 1, 2. Bill Mullins - General Industrial Arts. Intramural Basketball 4; Intramural Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4. Diane Neuhauser - Academic. Retrospect Editor; National Honor Society 3, 4, sec. 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Quill and Scroll. Susan Niblick- Academic. Retrospect; Spanish Club 2 , 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4. Michael Nicholson - General. Intramural Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4. Edward Nixon - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Track 1, 2; Tennis 3, 4. Vicky Norton - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3; Cheerblock 1, 2; Dabblers 4. Allan Nowakowski - Academic. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1; Dabblers 1, 2, 3. Diane Neuhauser 20 Max Oswalt Tom Paxson John Phillips Max Oswalt - General. Spanish Club 1, 3; Track 1; Tennis 1; Projection¬ ist 3. Tom Paxson - General. John Phillips - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, pres. 3; Junior and Senior Plays; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, sec. 3; Student Council 1; Track 1; Thespians 4; Senior Rotarian; National Honor Society 4. James Plummer - General. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Intramural Bowling 2, 3, 4. Pat Rhodes - Commercial. Y-Teens 2; Cheerblock 3; GAA 1. Margaret Rose - General. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. ' John Rosie - Academic. Retrospect; Spanish Club 3; Student Council 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Golf 4; Intramural Basketball 3; Thespians 3; Senior Rotarian. Gerry Ross - General. Track Mgr. 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1; Dab¬ blers 3, 4; Intramural Bowling 3. Susan Rupel - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3; Dabblers 4. Gary Schladenhauffen - General. Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2; Cross Country 1 , 2 . Gerry Ross Susan Rupel Margaret Rose Gary Schladenhauffen John Rosie James Plummer Pat Rhodes SENIOR S .MM ■ ■ ■ m:mrm ■■■■■■ armrm } Constance Sowards Jerry Steffen Trudy Starr Sharon Schwartz Susie Schwartz Patricia Shafer Mike Schwartz - Academic. Spanish Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Sharon Schwartz - Commercial. Retrospect; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 4; Thespians 4; Office Assistant 4; National Honor Society 4. Susie Schwartz - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2. Patricia Shafer - General. Spanish Club 1; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Coun¬ cil 2; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2; Twirler 1, 2. David Smeltzer - Academic. Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Basketball Mgr. 2, 3. Debby Smith - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2; Senior Play; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Class treas-. 1; Cheerblock 1, 2, 4; Cheerleader 1, 3; Thespians 3, 4. Rita Smith - Academic. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4. Constance Sowards - Academic. Retrospect; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4. Trudy Starr - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4. Jerry Steffen - Academic. Track 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. Mike Schwartz David Smeltzer , . Rita Smith Debby Smith Hi Larry Studabaker SENIORS Thomas Turner Sandra Vore Larry Studabaker - General. Track 3. Dave Terhune - General. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Cross Coun¬ try 1, 2, 3, 4. Tom Turner - Academic. Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Bowling 2, 3, 4. Sandy Vore - Academic. Retrospect; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 4; Thespians 3. Judith Walker - Academic. Retrospect. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 4; Twirler 2, 3. Ed Walzer - Academic. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. Kathy Ward - Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4. Cheryl Weterick - General. Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Cheerblock 2, 3, 4. Suzanne Yergler - General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerblock 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1. Judith Walker Cheryl Weterick Kathy Ward Suzanne Yergler Ed Walzer I 23 TRIBUTE TO A CLASSMATE JOE SPEHEGER Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad. - Rossetti 24 Anyone seen the “White Knight?” Mother, come after me. I’m in bad company! SENIORS Seniors?? Who said the Jr.-Sr. Reception was One more remark like that and you won’t Read any good books lately? a one evening affair? get anything for Christmas! Careful girls! Don’t eat up the profits. Our “Leading Lady!” 25 Joe prays for two more points. The underclassmen of BHS have a distinct character all their own. As a group they number over 475, but their single personalities make Bluff- ton High School the place it is. Their cheering on to victory of the varsity teams openly shows their support and loyalty to the Black and Crim¬ son. All their activities strengthen the school spirit and make them proud to say, “I go to Bluffton High.” The underclassmen are the backbone of our school and through their ac¬ tivities are gaining the experience necessary to become the leaders of tomorrow. CLASS OF 1966 With graduation another year closer, the Juniors can look back on three active years at BHS. Much of their freshman year was spent get¬ ting acquainted with high school life and adjust¬ ing to its demands. In both their freshman and sophomore years they raised money by selling cherry flips and mints. Many have taken some or all of the scholastic tests that have been of¬ fered; in their junior year the PSAT and Nation¬ al Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test were offer¬ ed. Varsity and intramural sports have been a large part of school life for the boys. The girls have avidly supported the teams by participa¬ tion in cheer-block and attendance at the meets and games. Membership in clubs has been a satis¬ fying experience for many. As Sophomores many girls joined Y-Teens and many of the boys joined Hi-Y. Their Thespian endeavors were well-re¬ warded by the success of their class play, “The Mouse That Roared.” To many, the biggest part of their junior year was the planning and decor¬ ating for the big event of the year—the Junior- Senior Reception. So it is that this the Class of 1966 awaits its senior year. Steve Huffman Lonnie Frauhiger Linda Thieme Carole Mahnensmith President Vice-president Treasurer Secretary 28 Nancy Allison Michael Andrews Rodney Bailey Terry Baker Mark Bailer Steve Bailer Montie Barger Larry Barton Janice Baumgartner Billy Beaty Linda Bender Charles Bergdoll Diane Betz Linda Bouse Diana Boxell Sandra Brickley Lorin Brinneman Rosemary Brock Dave Bussel Sandra Campbell Lewis Captain Terry Carney Jerry Case Charles Caylor Ruth Clem Bruce Clester Carol Cline Brenda Combs Cheryl Conner Susan Cook Claudia Cotton Dan Courtney Sue Davis Pat Durham Melanie Durr Cheryllee Eley Janet Elston Kent Emshwiller Jo Ella Ernst Melinda Fishbaugh Sandra Friess Jerry Fritz Jeanne Fuller Sandra Gagle Robert Gallivan Larry Gaskill Delores Gee Is Jon Gilliom Larry Goodwin Da n Green David Griffis Gerry Grogg John Gross Esther Hakes Thomas Hakes Bill Hankins 29 Richard Harris Robert Heckman Sue Heyerly Rex Holloway Patricia Holmes Terry Holmes Trudy Horst John Houlihan Denzel Huber Loren Hunt Jill Isch Penny Jackson Julie Johnson Robert Kaade Greg Kauffman Steve Kemper Mary Anne Kephart Terry Kern Scott Krause Ronnie Kummer Jill Kunkel JeRome Lakes Jane Lautzenheiser Danny LaVine Jacqueline Licking Carol Luginbill Terry Maddux Carol Mailer Dennis Markley Sonja Melton Larry Meyer Richard Meyer Carolyn Miller JoAnn Moore Esther Morrical Floyd Moser Michael Musser Charlotte McCarty David McCord Diana McFarren Sharon McFarren Rose Oswalt Sherry Overmier David Platt Deborah Poff Gloria Jean Reber Melody Reber Larry Reed Lynn Rehbein LuAnn Reiff Reta Reiff Sam Ringger Alina Rodriguez Joe Romine Michael Rupley Steve Sawyer Nancy Schaffter Alan Schlagenhauf Cynthia Schwartz Steven Shaw Suzanne Smekens Jon Smith Mark Sprunger Marcia Steffen Terry Steffen Martilou Steiner Rita Sturgis David Suit John Thomas John Dale Thompson John P. Thompson Connie Van Emon Tom Walsh Sylvia Willey Nancy Williams Marsha Williamson Linda Wolfcale Judy Workman Carol Yoder NOT PICTURED: Galen Mann 30 ■ ■ ■■ l■x m JUNIORS ' ii ii i ti m ■ ■■■«■ CLASS OF 1967 With the assurance of one successful year behind them, the Class of ’67 returned eager and ready to start their second term at BHS. The freshman year had unfolded many precious mem¬ ories of class events and activities, as the class be¬ came adjusted to school tradition and academic routine. Candy sales, ballgames, scholastic tests, and class parties laid the foundation for this eventful year. As Sophomores these 159 students continued to enhance their position as future leaders of Bluffton High School. To represent them, the Sophomores chose Dick Ward, presi¬ dent; Bob Gaunt, vice-president; Gayle Aschli- man,.treasurer; and Diana Baker, secretary. Un¬ der these officers and the sponsorship of Mr. Ul¬ mer, Miss Powers, Mr. Fischer, Mr. Modlin, and Mr. Larmore, the class contributed much to the functioning of our school. Their determination to be the best sophomore class ever, earned them 500 dollars on the sale of mints and chocolate turtles. Throughout the year they displayed scho¬ lastic and athletic abilities. The boys became faithful interscholastic competitors, while the girls supported them in cheerblock. Both found fellowship in Hi-Y, Y-Teens, and other school or¬ ganizations. As the year drew to a close, the Sophomores were already anticipating the day when they would have junior and senior respon¬ sibilities. Richard Ward Robert Gaunt Gayle Aschliman Diana Baker President Vice-president Treasurer Secretary Dale Aeschliman Ervin Aeschliman Alva Alberson Scott Almdale Gerald Anderson Dennis Arnold Steve Ault John Bailey Chad Bailer Michele Bender Chris Bergman Carolyn Bertsch Carol Betz Robert Betz Sandy Bevington Michael Bishop Sarah Bixler Anne Boonstra Keith Bowman Ricky Bunch Connie Bushman Patrick Carney Dale Compton Michael Conner Cynthia Cotton David Cotton John Daniels George Davis Yvonne Davis Joye Deming David Dentel Rita Denton Thomas Dillon Larry Dold Ronnie Dubach Mary Egly Roger Egly Joyce Elston Sharon Eubank Jane Faulkner Rinda Fiechter Terry Fiechter Jim Fritz Bonnie Fuller Priscilla Fuller Barbara Garrett Gerry Gaskill Rory Gaunt Huey Ginter Carol Goetz Teresa Green Linda Grim Barbara Grimes Linda Grogg Ann Haecker Deborah Hall Sheila Higgins Emmadell High Ron Holley Sam Houdyshell Fred Hunnicutt Dave Huss William Huston Leslie Isch Linda Johnson Bob Jones Sally Jost John Kephart Nancy Kizer Jean Krinn Lena Lakes Ronald Langley Judy Leismer Tom Licking Lynnette Lindsey Kathy Maddux Russell Manthey Ronald Marshall Joyce Martin Peggy Mayer Susan Mechling Sherry Menso Bill Mettler Terra Micklitsch Jim Miller Vicki Miller Julie Miner Wayne Monticue Linda Mowery David Murray Judy Murray Nancy Neuenschwander Jane Nowakowski David Oswalt Linda Overmier Dan Paxson Jeannie Penrod Janet Pietz Robert Powell Jay Purkhiser Nora Reiff Nancy Reusser Charles Reynolds Lynne Rosie David St. John Marlene Schenkel Rex Schlagenhauf Lynn Schocke 34 Janet Schreiber Linda Scott Michael Shafer Carol Shaw Janis Shelley Janie Simmons Gary Smeltzer Don Smith Janet So wards Joan Sprinkle Tom Sprunger Bill Steffen Dave Steffen Donn Steffen Jane Stout Susan Stuart James Studabaker Walter Studabaker Ted Sturgis Kay Swartz William Symon Charles Talbert Tom Tarr Hubert Taylor Linda Taylor Phyllis Taylor Laura Thieme Becky Thomas Nikki Travis Chuck Trubey Francis VanCamp Linda Walzer Robert Ward Brooke Warner David Watters Sally Willey Rebecca Williams Susan Wilson Steve Yoder Deborah Zoll SOPHOMORES Not Pictured: Jerry Baker Micheal Bradbum Ken Gephart Joe Gonzales CLASS The last class of freshmen to enter the halls of BHS is 172 strong. Becoming a part of high school tradition, the boys participated in athletics and represented Bluffton well, as they captured the coveted freshman basketball tournament tro¬ phy. The girls became ardent supporters of all athletic events, participating actively in cheer- block. The class also achieved status by taking the National Education Development Test, the OF 1968 Otis I.Q. Test, and the Iowa Silent Reading Test. Although at first a befuddled group, they soon became acquainted with the many teachers, stu¬ dents, rules, and ways of our Alma Mater. The Freshmen complement the band and chorus, as well as other organizations, proving that the Class of ’68 will be excellent emissaries of Bluffton High School. Elanda Adams Andy Anspach John Aschliman Jerry Bailer Jo Barger Herbert Baumgartner Norman Kain Charles BeVier Connie Wolfcale Beverly Wolfcale President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Phil Baumgartner Janice Beard Howard Bennett Terri Bergdoll Janet Blair Sandra Blem Cathy Bounds Cinda Boxell Linda Brady Dan Byrd Tim Byrd Kenneth Captain Barbara Case Bill Cast Lora Clan in David Cline Pamela Colen Kathryn Cook 36 Charles Copeland Steve Cotton Judy Croy Susan Darrow Karen Davis Susan Dentel Janet Eley Sherry Elliott Carol Eltzroth Kenny Engle Esther Ernst Denny Falk Diane Falk Roger Fey Doug Flowers Michael Ford Judy Frantz Beverly Frauhiger George Fryback Marlene Fuller Patricia Fuller Bonnie Gallivan Bruce Garton Richard Garton Erna Gass Cindy Gaunt Karen Gehrett Stanley Geisel Cindy Gentis Judy Gilliom Janice Goodwin Michael Graham Sue Green Michael Grogg Douglas Grove Raymond Gutshall Mary Beth Haecker Tom Haifley Joyce Hakes Jack Hankins Charlene Harrison Ralph Helblig Lynn Heyerly Evelyn Holder Cary Holmes Thomas Houlihan Don Huss Linda James 37 Jo Anne Johnson Linda King Lynn Kipfer Sandra Kirkwood Kathryn Koch John Krill James Krummen Kenneth Lampton Larry Langel Michael Langley Craig Leonard Martha Lewis Thomas Liby Philip Lockwood Lindal Lybarger Carol Mailer Margo Mann Cynthia Markley Thomas Marks Prudence Matzen Bonnie May Linda Melton Michael Meyer Ronald Meyer Athena Miller Bill Miller Bob Miller Don Miller Larry Miller Michael Miller Devona Morgan Jerry Moser Christine Mossburg Linda Mullins Debby Myers Janis McCormick Gary McFarren Michael McKuras Steven McShurley Ben Napier Cynthia Neuenschwander Peggy Neuhauser Patty Niblick Carolyn Oswalt Marolyn Oswalt Tony Oswalt Steve Paxson Dixie Penrod 38 Robert Phillips Barbara Pietz Dave Poff Jane Pond Dave Reber Deborah Reber Hans Reich Jerry Reineck Clemen Reinhard Carol Reusser Bill Rhodes Sandra Robins Cheryl Robinson Harold Romanowski Fred Rupel Richard Rupright Steve Rush Douglas Sawyer Jerry Swartz Terry Swartz Glenn Talbert David Terhune Steve Thompson Linda Tudor David Webb James Wenger Susan Wenger Judith Williams Dianne Woods Susan Yoder Jeff Zoll Not Pictured: Lonnie Banks Rex Biberstine Don Gardner m ■ % - :! y M Mary Dean Schladenhauffen Bruce Schocke Steven Shady Larry Simons Judith Smith Margaret Spade (freshmen Jim Starr James Stauffer Barbara Steffen Judy Steffen Kathleen Steffen Susan Stout jgr fW p - ?• 1 39 ' ■ . , ' • ■ ' •gp l yj|| ll | y | r ’ w ■ ■w ' -■� Wl yg Pi ' f 1 SPORTS Athletics have offered us a chain of memories: many happy, some triumphant, a few tinged with sadness; but all an im¬ portant part of our school life. Through ath¬ letics we were taught the meaning of humil¬ ity, competition, and good sportsmanship. These experiences are ties that bind the 600 students into a working unit. This unity, or school spirit, is an important feeling which everyone receives from an athletic program. Those who participated were influenced by the coaches, teammates, and fans—receiving strength of character, physical excellence, and the pride of playing a good game. Tiger supporters expressed satisfaction when their teams achieved success. Now we can relive these feats through “Memories on Film.” TOP ROW—Coach Ray Modlin, Dave Steffen, Larry Dold, Ter¬ ry Steffen, Dan La Vine, Ted Sturgis, Scott Krause, Mark Bai¬ ler, Charles Talbert, Dave Watters, Dave Oswalt, Joe Romine, Loren Hunt, Coach Gene Edington. ROW 2—Coach Bob Hul- linger, Dave Griffis, Dave Suit, A1 Schlagenhauf, Terry Mad¬ dux, Richard Harris, Larry Barton, Keith Bowman, Greg Kauf¬ fman, Dave Bussel, Pat Carney, Terry Carney, Terry Baker, Coach Dave Horn. ROW 3—Dave Den tel, Rick Fair, Gene Lydy, Ron Bowman makes a div¬ ing catch. Bob Garrett closes for the kill! The Tigers, led by Coach Ray Modlin, completed their most suc¬ cessful season since 1955 with a re¬ cord of 6 wins and 3 losses. With many lettermen returning from the 1963 team, Coach Modlin had little trouble forming a strong nucleus for his team. The Bengal campaign was high¬ lighted by smashing victories over their last four opponents. During these games the Tiger offense, led by halfbacks Ron Bowman and Ted Mahnensmith, scored 152 points and the defense, bulwarked by lineback¬ ers Don Booth and Tony Garton, held their rivals to 33 points. Coach Modlin congrat¬ ulates leading tackier, Don Booth, as captain, Tony Garton, smiles with approval. VARSITY RECORD Bluffton 26 Kendallville 9 Bluffton 0 Auburn 27 Bluffton 6 Columbia City 2 Bluffton 7 Garrett 19 Bluffton 6 Decatur 34 Bluffton 34 Angola 7 Bluffton 28 Anderson Highland 19 Bluffton 48 Portland 0 Bluffton 42 Berne 7 42 Several members of the Bengal grid- ders were honored at the close of the sea¬ son. Don Booth was awarded a trophy for being the leading tackier and Tony Garton was elected honorary captain by his teammates. The spirited Bengal reserves battled their way through five tough games with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses. Under the leadership of Coaches Dave Horn and Gene Edington, the gridders gained valuable experiences that will prove ex¬ tremely useful to them on the varsity next year. Several of these boys already have received their first taste of varsity competition and they, along with the others, are looking forward to next Aug¬ ust when they will battle returning let- termen for varsity positions. Kephart, Rory Gaunt, Bob Ward, John Daniels, Bill Symon, Bob Gaunt, Fred Hunnicutt, Dave Murray, Dick Ward, Dave Cotton, Steve Sawyer, Rex Schlagenhauf. Craig Markley, A1 Nowakowski, John Rosie, Larry Prible, Tom Turner, Ed Walzer, Mike Schwartz, John Fryback, Don Booth, Ted Mahnensmith, Ron Bowman, Tony Garton, Bob Garrett. ROW 4—Kent Emshwiller, Tom Sprunger, Dave Huss, John Mahnensmith picks up five tough yards. RESERVE FOOTBALL Bluffton 13 Decatur 7 ! Bluffton 35 Berne 0 Bluffton 12 Geneva Varsity 19 Bluffton 6 Hartford City 12 Bluffton 38 Portland 0 Coach Modlin discusses problems with other coaches and managers. TOP ROW—1. to r.—Coach Dave Horn, Bruce Schocke, Tim Byrd, Dave Reber, Larry Simons, John Aschliman, John Krill, George Fryback, Coach Gene Edington. ROW TWO—Don Huss, Jim Stauffer, Mike Ford, Dave Poff, Jerry Bailer, Rick Garton, Bill Rhodes, Terry Swartz, Tom Marks, Carey Holmes. ROW THREE—Kim Lampton, Norman Kain, Gary McFarren, Mike Meyer, Doug Sawyer, Kenny Engle, Jerry Reineck. NOT PIC¬ TURED—Dick Rupright. The freshman football team, with its size and speed, showed great prospects for the future. Guided by Coach Gene Edington, the Bengals battled their way through five games and finished with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. They showed loyal support to the varsity and backed them in all contests. The freshmen should add extra depth to next year’s squad, since some have already gotten a taste of re¬ serve action. Quarterback Norm Kain prepares to receive snap from center Tim Byrd as Rick Garton waits in readiness. Jerry Bailer makes another fine catch. FRESHMAN RECORD Bluffton 14 Southwood 6 Bluffton 6 Village Woods 13 Bluffton 7 Decatur 6 Bluffton 6 Hartford City 25 Bluffton 0 Berne 25 44 TOP ROW—John Krill, Bruce Schocke, Rick Garton, Tim Byrd, Steve Paxson, Jerry Bailer, Dave Poff. BOTTOM ROW—Bob Miller, Norman Kain, Terry Swartz, Don Huss, Glenn Talbert, Ron Meyer, Coach Modlin. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL The Freshmen at BHS have shown great talent and much prowess in posting an 11-4 record this year. In tournament action, the fighting five whip¬ ped the Decatur frosh in their first game and came back in the evening to polish off a determined Berne team in the finals. It was a proud group that added the coveted trophy to the BHS trophy case. This year’s freshman team showed its ability under the coaching of Mr. Modlin. The players’ skill at hand¬ ling the ball can assure BHS of future winning sea¬ sons for reserve and varsity teams. Talbert tallies two more against Portland. SEASON RECORD WE THEY 30 Berne 29 12 Huntington 38 46 Adams Central 27 35 Ossian 33 48 Portland 42 46 Hartford City 38 41 Decatur 43 38 Village Woods 40 35 Berne 33 51 Decatur Tourney 33 34 Berne Tourney 33 35 Ossian 38 43 Columbia City 40 56 Decatur 37 58 Portland 40 Garton leaps for a rebound. TOP ROW—Alan Schlagenhauf, Richard Harris, Terry Mad¬ dux, Larry Barton, Dave Terhune, Don Bowman, and Lonn ie Ron Anderson, Joe Romine, Terry Carney, Ted Mahnensmith, and Coach Bob Hullinger. Frauhiger. BOTTOM ROW—Coach Jack Cross, Ron Bowman, VARSITY BASKETBALL The clawing, scrapping Bengals of BHS battled their way to a fine 12-8 season this year, finishing with a 6-3 record in the tough Northeastern Indiana Conference. This earn¬ ed them fourth place in the highly-rated group. Under the skillful direction of Coach Cross, the Tigers gained the respect and ad¬ miration of all their fans for their determined play, aggressive ball-handling, and “never give up” attitude. Although the boys were seem¬ ingly always shorter than their opponents, the hustle and desire resulted in many vic¬ tories for BHS. The cagers, led by Dave Terhune, Don Bowman, and Ted Mahnensmith, supplied their many ardent supporters with exciting and suspense-filled moments. This often re¬ sulted in the fans and cheerblock becoming more nervous and excited than the players. The season furnished many thrills as well as heartaches. A fine team performance climaxed by Dave Terhune’s twenty foot jump shot gave the Tigers a thrilling victory in the Hol¬ iday Tourney, while the Garrett and Hunting- ton games—although well-played—produced heartaches. With seven lettermen returning, Coach Cross will have a fine nucleus for next year’s team, bringing to the Tiger hardwood more cheers of V I C T O R Y. Six feet ten doesn’t stop Bowman’s arched shot. SEASON RECORD And Terhune scores again. WE THEY 72 Hartford City 69 50 Ossian 83 51 South Side 70 66 Angola 48 60 Mississinewa 83 82 Decatur 63 50 Garrett 58 73 Portland Tourney 64 44 Hartford City Tourney 43 64 Kendallville 53 61 Dunkirk 54 58 Elmhurst 48 72 Concordia 54 65 Huntington 72 76 Berne 65 80 Auburn 79 60 New Haven 74 66 Portland 53 67 Adams Central 76 56 Columbia City Sectional 86 55 Lancaster 51 35 Ossian 61 TOP ROW—Pat Carney, Dave Oswalt, Mike Shafer, Chad Bai¬ ler, Dave Watters, Tom Sprunger. BOTTOM ROW—Coach Bob Hullinger, Jay Purkhiser, Bob Gaunt, Bill Mettler, Bill Symon, John Daniels, Dick Ward. RESERVE BASKETBALL One treat which many varsity supporters missed was the exciting play of our reserve squad. These boys played the preliminary game to the varsity contests and showed the spirit and aggressiveness of real competitors. For the first time the BHS reserve team, coached by Bob Hullinger, was made up of all Sophomores. The purpose in this was to give the younger boys more playing exper¬ ience before moving up to the varsity. These Sophomores showed fans some hopeful mo¬ ments and, although they finished with a 6-14 record, proved to us that they have the de¬ sire needed for varsity play. Many of the games lost were hard fought and close, bring¬ ing discouragement and disappointment. The Tiger efforts were rewarded, however, as the Bengel reserves, displaying superb team work, defeated two teams, Decatur and Portland, in the reserve tourney to win the trophy for BHS. Leading the team in scoring this year were Bob Gaunt and Mike Shafer. The boys have both spunk and ability, proving themselves good material for coming varsity teams. SPORTS Reserves battle for rebound off the boards. SEASON RECORD WE THEY 42 Hartford City 52 34 Ossian 45 36 South Side 28 41 Angola 37 36 Mississinewa 51 39 Decatur 50 44 Decatur Tourney 40 51 Portland Tourney 48 40 Garrett 42 38 Kendallville 46 35 Dunkirk 28 42 Elmhurst 48 41 Concordia 46 35 Huntington 39 36 Berne 48 50 Auburn 46 39 New Haven 51 45 Portland 48 42 Adams Central 51 42 Columbia City 48 ROW ONE —Managers W. Studa- baker, D. Dentel, K. Emshwiller, R. Schlagenhauf. ROW TWO-L. Dold, K. Bowman, R. Captain. TOP ROW—Coach Jack Cross, Jerry Anderson, Lewis Captain, nie Dubach, Kenny Captain, Bill Mettler, Ron Anderson, Mark Mike Shafer, Earl Gass, Phil Captain. SECOND ROW—Ron- Sprunger, Steve Huffman. Ron Anderson crosses the finish line. Senior Phil Captain, elected honorary team captain, captured first place in all con¬ tests except the conference, Regional, and State meets where he finished second, third, and eleventh, respectively. Letter winners for the year were: Kenny Captain, Lewis Captain, Phil Captain, Ronnie Dubach, Earl Gass, Steve Huffman, and Mark Sprunger. Under the tutelage of Coach Jack Cross and led by Phil Captain, the 1964 Cross Country team raced to a 10-0 season record. In addition to their regular season victories, the Tiger harriers placed second in the NEIC meet and copped first in the Yorktown Invitational, the Wells County, and the Sectional meets. By virtue of their victory in the Sectional, the first in BHS history, the Tigers earned the right to compete in the Regional, where they finished eleventh. CROSS COUNTRY RECORD Bluffton 22 Southwood 50 North Miami 65 Bluffton 19 Portland 48 Redkey 76 Bluffton 22 Fort Wayne Central 39 Bluffton 17 Adams Central 57 Decatur 84 Decatur Catholic 93 Bluffton 15 Huntington 50 Bluffton 15 Hartford City 57 Pennville 67 Bluffton 22 Montpelier 41 Berne 69 Bluffton 19 Dunkirk 44 Yorktown Invitational First place Sectional Meet First place NEIC Meet Second place Regional Meet Eleventh place Wells County Meet First place Mark Sprunger leads the pack. The three Captains pace each other. 48 Steve Huffman and Terry Baker exchange the baton for the last leg of the relay. Dave Bussel strains for that last extra inch in the broad jump. The Bengal trackmen raced their way through an exciting and successful season in 1964. Coached by Chad Fornshell and Ray Modlin, the harriers vanquished 4 foes and succumbed to 5. The leading scorer on the team was Gene Lydy who collected 37| points while competing in the broad jump, pole vault, dashes, and the half mile relay. The members of the team elected Reg Warner honorary cap¬ tain. Gene Lydy shoots from his blocks as the race begins. TOP ROW—Richard Harris, Reg Warner, Tom Brinneman, Larry Barton, Terry Maddux, Terry Bunch, Tom Higgins, Coach Chad Fornshell, Keith Mann, Mike Shafer, Dave Bussel, Steve Foster, Chuck Trubey, Charles Talbert, Dave Oswalt, Scott Almdale, Dave Captain, Dave Kitzmann. ROW 2—Jim Fritz, Mike Boonstra, Lewis Captain, Tom Sprunger, John Gross, Ted TRACK RECORD Bluffton 35 New Haven 74 Portland 60 Bluffton 41 Berne 52 Monmouth 3 Bluffton 87 Geneva 47 Ossian 25 Bluffton 68 Decatur 43 £ Huntington 46 Bluffton 26 Warsaw 65 Berne Relays 43 third place NEIC 2 ninth place Sectional 2 In battling the weather and their foes the Tigers did quite well. The highlight of the year was the setting of a new BHS and Wilson Field record in the mile relay by Steve Huffman, Terry Baker, Steve Foster, and Terry Maddux. Phil Captain was the only thinly to earn the right to compete in the Regional meet although several competed in the Sectional. SPORTS Mahnensmith, Gene Marks, Kent Sprunger, Bob Huffman, Ron Flowers, Terry Baker, Ted Sturgis, Jerry Anderson, John Kep- hart, Gerry Ross. ROW 3—Phil Captain, Kent Emshwiller, Mike Harnish, Larry Smith, Ron Bowman, Steve Huffman, Bill Mett- ler, Fred Hunnicutt, Bob Gaunt, Ron Dubach, Walter Stude- baker, Dan Paxson, Dave Huss, Rex Schlagenhauf. WJ i TENNIS RECORD Bluffton 6 Ft. Wayne Central 1 Bluffton 5 Marion 3 Bluffton 6 Concordia 0 Bluffton 6 Hartford City 1 i Bluffton 7 Muncie South Side 0 Bluffton 3 Huntington 4 Bluffton 4 Ft. Wayne Central 3 Bluffton 1 Ft. Wayne South Side 6 Bluffton 7 Concordia 0 Doubles Tourney Bluffton 0 The Bengal net-men wound up a success¬ ful 1964 season with 7 wins and 2 losses. Coach Robert Hullinger’s netters tackled a tough schedule and came out with the best record in recent years. The team consisted of only one senior and four underclassmen. Lettermen re¬ turning for the 1965 season were: Ron Ander¬ son, Dave Barnell, Rick Fair, and Bill Symon. TOP ROW—Alan Nowakowski, Jerry Fritz, David Suit, Coach Bob Hullinger, John Fryback, Tony Friedmann, Larry Dold. SECOND ROW—John Faulkner, Rick Fair, Ron Anderson, Dave Barnell, Dick Ward, Bill Symon, Edward Nixon. TOP ROW—Coach Norman Knight, Mark Bailer, Don Kadde, Rob Kaade. SECOND ROW—Loren Hunt, Larry Prible, Dan¬ ny La Vine. “Fore”! This sound echoed through the Parlor City Country Club as the BHS linksmen took to the course in early spring. Coached by Norman Knight, the squad stroked their way to a 5-7 record. Returning lettermen for the 1965 season were: Larry Prible, Gene Gebele, Rob Kaade, Loren Hunt, and Mark Bailer. The golfers are looking forward to a successful season next year, as they will lose only two seniors. GOLF RECORD Bluffton 16 Andrews 0 Bluffton 10i Huntington 114 Bluffton 0 Decatur 16 Bluffton 14 Huntington Township 0 Bluffton 12 Adams Central 2 Bluffton 16 Andrews 0 Bluffton n Hoagland 84 Bluffton 94 Decatur 104 Bluffton 6 Huntertown 74 Bluffton 4 Huntington 6 Bluffton 54 Hartford City 64 Bluffton 11 Adams Central 3 NEIC Meet seventh place 50 V. rJKZ7 ; TOP ROW—William Huston, Fred Hunnicutt, Dave Cotton, Hubert Taylor, Charles Talbert, Don Miller, Howard Bennett, Clem Reinhard, Doug Sawyer, Bruce Garton, Doug Flowers, John Kephart, Ron Dubach, Gary Gaskill, Kenny Gephart, Rog¬ er Egly, Tom Licking. SECOND ROW: Don Smith, Lynn Hey- erly, Jim Wenger, Rick Bunch, Scott Almdale, Kent Emshwil- ler, Sam Ringger, Rex Holloway, Walt Studabaker, Steve Shaw, Bill Hankins, John Houlihan, Lewis Captain, Jerry Swartz, Lar¬ ry Dold. THIRD ROW: Dave Murray, Terry Baker, Steve Huff¬ man, Greg Kauffman, Dave Griffis, Rick Meyer, Dan LaVine, Larry Meyer, Dave Suit, Mike Andrews, Jon Smith, Rob Kaade, Mark Bailer, Mike Bradburn. FOURTH ROW: Ed Walzer, Ter¬ ry Kummer, Gene Gebele, Earl Gass, Tom Jackson, John Fry- back, Mike Boonstra, Larry Prible, Bill Mullins, Barry Mech- ling, Joe Combs, Mark Sprunger, Dave Bussel. BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Edington, Tom Turner, Dave Barnell, Craig Markley, Tony Garton, Phil Captain, Don Booth, Scott Kleinknight, Ron Kief¬ er, Rick Fair, Bill Gallivan, Joe Gavin, Dick Gehrett. The Intramural Basketball League grew increasingly larger this year as 80 boys signed up at the beginning of the basketball season. Participants in the program must possess a common knowledge of basketball as well as mastery of such sports as football, wrestling, a nd jujitsu. These rugged boys were divided into eight teams with 10 boys on a team, and they clashed every Thursday night. Captains for the year were Earl Gass, John Fryback, Tony Garton, Craig Markley, Larry Prible, Joe Combs, Phil Captain, and Gene Gebele. The League winner for the year with a record of nine wins and one loss was Joe Combs’ team. Don Booth stole individual scoring hon- TOP ROW—Larry Miller, Gary Smeltzer, Tom Turner, Ron Marshall, Denzel Huber, Dave Smeltzer, Bob Miller. BOTTOM ROW: Dave Barnell, Mark Bailer, Mike Nicholson, Dave Bus¬ sel, Bill Mullins, Jim Plummer, Howard Bennett, Fred Hunni¬ cutt, Bill Miller. ors with a total of 173 points, a new record. The Intramural Bowling League consist¬ ed of six teams with three members on a team. They were captained by Jim Plummer, Dave Barnell, Bill Mullins, Mike Nicholson, Dave Smeltzer, and Mark Bailer. The boys m et on Monday evenings and bowled three games on a rotating basis. They finished the season by participating in the County Bowling Tourna¬ ment. Mark Bailer had the best average with 158, and Bill Miller had the highest single game with 235. Mr. Edington again acted as sponsor and director for intramural bowling and basketball. Examining a regulation bowling ball with Mr. Edington are Bill Mullins, Dave Barnell, Jim Plummer, Mark Bailer, Mike Nich¬ olson, and Dave Smeltzer who act as team captains. 51 ROW ONE—Mark Sprunger, Dave Murray, Lonnie Frauhiger, Mr. Tinkel, Bob Garrett, Joe Romine. ROW TWO—Pat Carney, Greg Kauffman, Tony Garton, Earl Gass, Jerry Case. Under their new head coach, Tom Tinkel, the Bengal diamond men finished a rebuilding season with a record of two wins and eight losses. Even though they garnered few victories, the Tigers were seldom beaten badly and displayed lots of hustle. The pitchers showed considerable poise and ability during the year. Individually the Tigers were led by Tony Gart¬ on and Mark Sprunger. Both boys earned positions on the second all-conference team. Tony also led the Tigers in batting with a mark of .367. BASEBALL RECORD Bluffton 7 Decatur Catholic 9 Bluffton 0 Huntington 4 Bluffton 2 New Haven 11 Bluffton 5 Kendallville 3 Bluffton 1 Decatur 4 Bluffton 12 Huntington 16 Bluffton 6 Concordia 10 Bluffton 7 Angola 13 Bluffton 4 Geneva 1 Bluffton 5 Columbia City 8 52 Officers: Carol Betz, secretary; Charlotte McCarty, vice- president; Barb Betz, president; Sharon Bauer, treasurer. One more bounce, and they will go into orbit! The girls play a fast game of basketball. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Many girls at Bluffton High School are just as eager to participate in athletics as the boys. For this reason the Girls Athletic Association is one of the more active groups within our school. Under the guidance of Mrs. Justus, the girls meet once a week to participate in a variety of activities. Among these are basketball, tumbling, volleyball, trampolining, and bowling. In addition to their regular weekly meetings the girls also compete with other schools in play days. This provides a higher spirit of competition and al¬ lows the girls to meet and make new friends. Many honors and awards are given to GAA girls. A minor B can be earned by obtaining 150 points while 250 points are required for a major B. When a girl has earned 350 points, she is eligible for a GAA state placque. These awards provide the in¬ centive for regular attendance and good sportsman¬ ship. M 1 : flr ' ■ ■ ' jS Lr rig VLtllMMHiHfl .Mm. M ' WjM | : 1 1 n 1 y t I: 4 I’ll 4 1 1 4 1 L 1 Lp US i 1 r |C, m Hi % ROW ONE—Linda Mowery, Carolyn Miller, Cindy Gaunt, Meg Spade, Linda Bergman, Flossie Graham, Terra Micklitsch, Anne Boonstra. ROW TWO—Susan Stout, Mary Dean Schladenhauf- fen, Connie Wolfcale, Judy Smith, Lena Lakes, Carol Shaw, Jean- nie Penrod, Jacqueline Licking, Sandy Gagle, Kathleen Steffen. ROW THREE: Mary Egly, Beverly Wolfcale, Charlotte Mc¬ Carty, Carol Betz, Mrs. Justus, Barbara Betz, Sharon Bauer, Margaret Rose, Esther Ernst. 53 r , . ! f- —� IJ Ptefe.. ■w.ikiiJI . f i ' ‘J Varsity cheerleaders, Carol Luginbill, Jacqueline Licking, Sandra Brickley,, and Becky Biberstine, seem to be in sequence as they do the splits. TIGER BOOSTERS The Bluffton High School Cheerblock is by far the largest organization of its type in the county and is very faithful in its support of Tiger athletes. This group adds much color and enthusiasm to all the home basketball games. The pep club can be easily sighted at a game by their traditional red and black jerseys set off by white gloves. The girls put in many hours of preparation prior to the Reserve team cheerleaders, Julie Minor and Jill Kunkel, show their typical spirit as they support the teams. games by coming to school early many mornings and giving up home room periods to practice. The hardworking cheerleaders spend many tedious hours in practice before they appear at games. As a result of their efforts, in acrobatic maneuvers and enthusiastic leadership, the cheer- block responds and cheers their team on to victory. Freshman cheerleaders, Kathy Cook, Bev Frauhiger, and Bev Wolfcale, jump for joy as their team marches on. R. ANDERSON: Tennis, Basketball, Cross Country. T. BAKER: Track M. BALLER: Golf. D. BARNELL: Tennis. L. BARTON: Football, Basketball. D. BOOTH: Football. D. BOWMAN: Basket¬ ball. R. BOWMAN: Football, Basketball, Track. K. CAPTAIN: Cross Country. L. CAPTAIN: Cross Country. T. BUNCH: Basketball, Track. D. BUSSEL: Football. P. CAPTAIN: Track, Cross Country, Basketball mgr. P. CARNEY: Baseball. T. CARNEY: Football, Basketball, Baseball. J. CASE: Baseball. K. EMSHWILLER: Foot¬ ball mgr. R. FAIR: Football, Ten¬ nis. J. COMBS: Tennis. D. DENTEL: Football mgr. L. FRAUHIGER: Basket¬ ball, Baseball. J. FRYBACK: Football. L. DOLD: Football mgr. R. DUBACH: Cross Coun¬ try. LETTERMEN OF BHS During the past year fifty-five boys earned the right to wear the coveted black “B”. These boys were only a small fraction of the number engaged in athletics, but they possessed some un¬ known quality which enabled them to jump a little higher, run faster, or score more points. Skill must be present but other ingredients, such as desire and hard work, had to be added before any one of them earned his letter. Each of the boys possessed an unconquerable desire to excel and spent many long hours in honing his skills before participating in any contest. These boys formed a strong nucleus for the many Ben¬ gal teams and served as capable ambassadors of the “never-say-die” Tiger spirit. They also lived up to the Bengal tradition by showing the en¬ viable characteristic of good sportsmanship. These fifty-five boys should be proud of their letters and the examples they have set for future Tiger athletes. 56 B. GARRETT: Football, Basketball, Baseball. T. GARTON: Football, Baseball. E. GASS: Cross Country, Baseball. G. GEBELE: Golf. R. HARRIS: Football, Basketball. S. HUFFMAN: Cross Country, Track. G. KAUFFMAN: Base¬ ball, Football. D. LAVINE: Football. L. HUNT: Golf. R. KAADE: Golf. D. LESH: Football mgr. G. LYDY: Football, Track. T. MADDUX: Football, Basketball, Track. T. MAHNENSMITH: Football, Basketball, Track. C. MANN: Baseball. C. MARKLEY: Football, Track. D. MURRAY: Baseball. A. NOWAKOWSKI: Foot¬ ball. L. PRIBLE: Football, Golf. J. ROMINE: Football, Basketball, Baseball. J. ROSIE: Football. A. SCHLAGENHAUF: Football, Basketball. R. SCHLAGENHAUF: Football mgr. M. SCHWARTZ: Football. D. SMELTZER: Basket¬ ball mgr. M. SPRUNGER: Cross Country, Baseball. T. SPRUNGER: Football. B. SYMON: Tennis. D. TERHUNE: Basket¬ ball, Baseball. T. TURNER: Football. E. WALZER: Football. 57 ACTIVITIES AND During the past year at BHS we have worked primarily on improving our academic abilities. However, our Retro camera has al¬ so been focused on the many activities of the students. School has provided opportunities to participate in the classroom, to join var¬ ious clubs, and to take part in many extra¬ curricular activities. In addition to attending six classes a day, some joined Christian leagues, scholastic clubs, foreign language groups, and many other special interest or¬ ganizations. Others assisted in the smooth functioning of the school by helping with the book store, lunch line, P.A. system, or office. Many took an active part in the booster club or class play. It is the memories of these ac¬ tivities that our camera has attempted to capture on film. SCHOOL LIFE BAND Twirlers: BACK ROW— Becky Williams, Judy Frantz, Melinda Hauk, Charlotte McCarty, Pam Colen. ROW TWO—Becky Meyer, Beverly Frau- higer, Nora Reiff, Marcia Steffen, Jean Krinn. BACK ROW—Dave Barnell, Bill Gallivan, George Fryback, Dave Webb, Jeff Zoll, Mr. Baxter, Dave McCord, Doug Sawyer. SEC¬ OND ROW: Mary Dean Schladenhauffen, Cindy Gentis, Janice Goodwin, Barbara Steffen, Carol Eltzroth, Mike Meyer, Dave Ter- hune, Mike Boonstra, Russell Manthy, Loren Brinneman, Terry Holmes, Jerome Lakes, Jerry Steffen, Robert Phillips, Fred Rupel, Steve Cotton, Gary McFarren, Kenny Captain, Bob Jones, Tom Dillon, David Watters, Lewis Captain. THIRD ROW: Sherry El- The music department has had a very active year, excerpts of which have been captured on film by our staff. Under Mr. Baxter’s direction in his second year at BHS, the band and chorus has shown growth and improvement. Some of the more important activities of the band included marching in parades, playing enthus¬ iastically at basketball games, providing half-time shows at the football games, participating in the District and State contests, and attending the Ball j State Band Day. The twirlers added color to the s band and were ably led by Melinda Hauk. Lewis , Captain was elected Band Captain, and Mike Boon- , stra was selected as Drum Major. TOP ROW—Lynn Schocke, Ruth Clem, Gloria Jean Reber, Mar¬ jorie Blair, Anne Boonstra, Esther Hakes, Ralph Helblig, Keith Bowman, Andrea Aeschliman, Margaret Rose, Della Gerber, Joan Sprinkle, Flossie Graham, Vicki Norton. SECOND ROW—Sandy Gagle, Trudy Horst, Deborah Poff, Billy May Beaty, Mike Boon¬ stra, Phil Captain, Jane Faulkner, Bonnie Fuller, Erna Gass, Nancy Reusser, Carol Shaw, Diana McFarren. THIRD ROW—Bonnie May, Jo Ella Ernst, Cheryl Conner, Sandy Campbell, Becky Biber- stine, Denzel Huber, Larry Colen, Sonja Melton, Brenda Combs, Esther Morrical, Kay Swartz, Debbie Myers. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Baxter, Judy Workman, Cheryllee Eley, Connie Bushman, Janet Eley, Claudia Cotton, Esther Ernst, Chuck Caylor, Floyd Moser, Prudy Matson, Barbara Betz, Jacqueline Licking, Gloria Dubach, Yvonne Davis. Boys’ Quartet—Mike Boonstra, Chuck Caylor, Phil Cap tain, Larry Colen, Yvonne Davis. AND CHORUS The chorus has been working on enunciation and the mechanics of vocal music which has helped improve their singing. The choral group supplied special music for College Night, a Thanksgiving ser¬ vice, the Christmas Concert, and attended the State contest. Soloists and ensemble groups participated in the District and State NISBOVA contests. The combined band and chorus performed in the Beme-Bluffton-Decatur Festival and the Spring Concert which were the final highlights of the mu¬ sic department for the year. liot, Joye Deming, Kathleen Steffen, Rita Denton, Lena Lakes, Tom Bishop, Connie Bushman, Nancy Butts, A1 BeVier, Linda Flowers, John Phillips, Sue Davis, Mike Bishop, Mike McKuras, Jeannie Penrod, Susie Smekens, Sandy Frantz. BOTTOM ROW— Linda Bender, Kathy Maddux, Nancy Williams, Melanie Durr, Susan Stuart, Judy Murray, Judy Smith, Athena Miller, Jo Anne Johnson, Phyllis Taylor, Nancy Kizer. Chorus practices for an approaching concert. TOP ROW—Bob Lamott, Larry Colon, Tom Jackson, Allan No- wakowski. SECOND ROW—John Phillips, Ron Bowman, Betty Licking, Diana Johnson, Mike Boonstra, Craig Mann, Terry Rum¬ mer, Ed Walzer, Mike Schwartz, Phil Captain, Rick Fair, Larry Prible, Linda Good, Judy Larmore, John Fryback, Bob Garrett. THIRD ROW—Susan Niblick, Becky Biberstine, Diann Gregg, Diane Neuhauser, Jane Hamilton, Linda Dunn, Mrs. Rose, Tony Friedmann, Becky Meyer, Melinda Hauk, Sharon Bauer, Margar¬ et Rose. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY As Juniors, the Class of 1965 presented “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father” under the direction of Mrs. Rose. The full-length play by Anne Coulter Martens was based on the novel by Mark Toby. Young Eddie, Ron Bowman, asks his widowed father, John Fryback, “Don’t you think it’s time you got married again? A growing boy needs a mother and a lonesome young man needs a pretty wife!” Eddie soon finds suitable candidates: the lovely nurse, Diane Neuhauser; and also an appeal¬ ing and friendly beauty contest winner, Becky Bib¬ erstine. Eddie’s father, however, is especially drawn to another, Diann Gregg, who seems to adore Ed¬ die. The boy is heart-broken and runs away to the young nurse whom Tom finally realizes he really loves. Success was the reward for those who per¬ formed both on and behind the scene s, as the au¬ dience showed their appreciation for an evening of good entertainment. Where is John Phillips in such a hurry to take Becky Biberstine? Ron Bowman seems to disapprove of Diann Gregg. “Gee, Dad, it’s good to see you!” 62 TOP ROW—John Fryback, Bill Gallivan, Phil Captain, Mike Boonstra, John Phillips, Tony Friedmann. SECOND ROW—Ron Anderson, Judy Larmore, Melinda Hauk, Diann Gregg, Andrea Aeschliman, Judy Jost, Linda Flowers, Janice Elliot, Bonnie Al- berson, Joyce Eaton, Mr. McNown, Rick Fair. THIRD ROW— Margaret Rose, Myrl Decker, Debbie Smith, Diane Neuhauser, Jane Hamilton, Jan Fritz, Susan Niblick, Becky Meyer, Diana Johnson. SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class chose as their play the well- known comedy, “Pillow Talk.” Under the direction of Mr. McNown, the senior class worked enthusias¬ tically to produce the comedy which originally had been an extremely popular motion picture. The plot revolves around Jan Morrow, an at- tractive-but-headed-for-spinsterhood career girl, played by Diane Neuhauser, and Phil Captain as the irresistible-to-all-women-and-loving-it song writer, Brad Allen, who is always on her party line. When Brad and Jan meet, he assumes the identity of a naive Texan cowboy, and Jan is en¬ tranced. This results in some uproarious comedy, and then a delightful reversal when Brad discovers that for the first time—he’s in love, too! Diane Neuhauser, Tony Fried- “Can’t say that I blame you, Mac—I wouldn’t put her mann, and Susan Niblick dis- down either!” cuss interior decorating. Jane Hamilton gives Phil Cap¬ tain some advice on how to catch an interior decorator. 63 RETROSPECT STAFF The managing editors, Diane Neuhauser and Larry Prible, confer on layout plans. Art editor, Judy Larmore, and photography editor, Mike Boonstra, work with Judy Jost, Judy Walker, and Susan Niblick. The Retrospect is a record of “Memories on Film” compiled by the staff after many long hours of planning page layouts, setting up picture groups, writing and proofread¬ ing. Completion of such a task is only possible if each staff member does his part. This year’s group included forty-three members. The picture of the complete staff can be found on the end sheets. The Retrospect staff hopes that the high school thrills— winning the game in the last minute of play or fumbling the ball on the five-yard line, becoming a member of the National Honor Society or being dis¬ appointed in receiving a C- instead of a B-, doing a good job on that important term paper or dancing with your girl after a game —can be relived time and again in the years to come through the Retrospect of 1965. Section Editors: Earl Gass, Jan Fritz, Diana Johnson, Rick Fair, Larry Prible, Betty Lick¬ ing, John Fryback, John Rosie, Margaret Rose, Paul Dentel. Typists: Linda Flowers, Marcelline James, Shar¬ on Bauer, Nancy Butts. Business staff: Sharon Bauer, Gloria Dubach, Jane Hamilton, Sandy Vore, Craig Markley. 64 THESPIANS AND DABBLERS FIRST ROW—Mike Boonstra, Janet Hamilton, Myrl Decker, Sharon Bauer, Tony Friedmann, Mr. McNown. SECOND ROW—Phil Captain, Susan Niblick, Linda Bergman, Judy Jost. THIRD ROW—Bill Gallivan, Kent Emshwil- ler, Tom Jackson, Diana Johnson, Debbie Smith. FOURTH ROW —Alina Rodriquez, Sharon Schwartz, Judy Larmore, Diann Gregg, Melinda Fishbaugh, Carole Mahenensmith, Tru¬ dy Horst. FIFTH ROW—Chuck Caylor, Mike Rupley, Linda Bender, John Phillips, Janice Elliot, Sue Davis. SIXTH ROW-Floyd Mos¬ er, John Fryback, Jan Fritz, Mary Ann Kep- hart, Margaret Rose. The BHS chapter of the National Thespian Society, under the sponsorship of Mr. McNown, is an organi¬ zation for juniors and seniors interested in dramatics. A student is eligible for member¬ ship after he has ac¬ cumulated fifteen points. It is in this so¬ ciety that the mem¬ ber learns the quali¬ ties of good acting, the art of applying grease paint, the meaning of stage terms, and the importance of good lighting. This year’s officers include: Mike Boonstra, president; Phil Captain, vice- president; Sharon Bauer, secretary; Myrl Decker, treasurer; and Jane Hamilton, scribe. The Dabblers Club, open to students in the art class, is spon¬ sored by Mr. Neuen- schwander. These stu¬ dents learn to use FIRST ROW —Mr. Neuenschwander, Janet Schreiber, Linda Mowery, Sandy Blem, Kathy Ellenberger. SECOND ROW —Larry Langel, Peggy Mayer, Lynnette Linsey, Sherry Menso. THIRD ROW-Jim Stauffer, Ray Gutshall, Stan Geisel. FOURTH ROW —Hans Reich, Dennis Markley, James Studabaker, Bill Stef¬ fen. FIFTH ROW —Rita Sturgis, Dan Byrd, Bob Lamott, Bonnie Alberson, Diane Woods. SIXTH ROW—Mike Gerwig, Susan Rupel, Anne Boonstra, Marilyn Oswalt, Vicki Norton. SEVENTH ROW-Larry Gaskill, Dick Coulter, Francis Van Camp. structure, composi¬ tion, color, and differ¬ ent media to express their individual feel¬ ings and ideas effec¬ tively. The Dabblers donate their talent and time to decorate the school at Christ¬ mas and Sectional times. As a money¬ making project, the organization operates the coat check at the basketball games. Christmas trees growing in the gym? No, the Thespians are presenting their Christmas play. Dabblers are busily working on the Christmas display. 65 SPANISH CLUB ■hi jrr o Iff fi n Or V r n v - A A O.r Ip Ai fl ■mx ' i - «. -4 ' TOP ROW—Floyd Moser, Bill Mettler, Barbara Grimes, Sarah Bixler, Carolyn Bertsch, Janet Sowards, Sally Willey, Jane No- wakowski, Jane Faulkner, Bonnie Fuller, Nancy Reusser, Ruth Clem, Jackie Licking, Julie Miner , Brooke Warner, Barbara Garrett, Susan Darrow, Bonnie Gallivan, Christine Mossburg, A1 BeVier, Mike Ford, Tony Friedmann, Mike Schwartz, Bob Garrett, Kim Lampton, Tom Liby, Tom Marks, Denzel Huber, Jim Krummen, Phil Lockwood, Dan Byrd, Nancy Williams, Jo- Ann Moore, Susie Smekens, Linda Bender, Judy Murray, Lynne Rosie, Jerry Bailer, Jane Pond. SECOND ROW—Melanie Durr, Sue Davis, Jean Krinn, Kathy Maddux, Linda Scott, Linda Mowery, Terry Maddux, Becky Williams, Janet Pietz, Debby Zoll, Joye Deming, Janis Shelley, Vickie Miller, Tom Bishop, Linda Thieme, Rex Schlagenhauf, David Dentel, Jerry Ander¬ son, Ron Marshal, Sue Green, John Aschliman, Denny Falk, Fred Rupel, Gary McFarren, Ted Sturgis, Sherry Elliott, Bev Frauhiger, John Daniels, Kathy Koch, Meg Spade, Sally Jost, Gayle Aschliman, Sheila Higgins, Joyce Elston, Susan Stout, Mary Dean Schladenhauffen, Mike McKuras, Laura Clanin. THIRD ROW—Rose Oswalt, Carol Betz, Janice Baumgartner, Mike Shafer, Diane Baker, Alina Rodriquez, John Fryback, Cheryllee Eley, Rick Fair, Janet Elston, Sharon Eubank, Anne Boonstra, Donn Steffen, Sylvia Willey, James Menso, Paul Dentel, Terra Micklitsch, Carol Yoder, Andy Anspach, Kenny Engle, Tom Haifley, Doug Grove, Dave Reber, Lynn Kipfer, Penny Jackson, Connie Sowards, Bill Symon, Tom Sprunger, Esther Ernst, Patty Fuller, Dick Ward, Laura Thieme, Susan Dentel, Dick Rupright, Dave Cline, Carolyn Oswalt. FOURTH ROW—Martilou Steiner, Trudy Horst, Nancy Allison, Diane Betz, Cheryl Conner, Kent Emshwiller, Sandy Campbell, Jo Ernst, Sue Mechling, Kay Swartz, Barbara Betz,T orn Licking, JeRome Lakes, Dave Smeltzer, Jill Isch, Cindy Gaunt, Janis McCormick, Carol Reusser, Barbara Pietz, Mike Boonstra, Jan Fritz, Larry Colen, Margo Mann, Bob Ward, Chuck Caylor, Bil¬ ly May Beaty, Joe Romine, Mike Bishop, Kathleen Steffen, Susan Wenger, Robert Phillips, Cathy Bounds. FIFTH ROW— Melinda Fishbaugh, Delores Geels, Phil Captain, Susan Niblick, Becky Eichhorn, Tom Jackson, Lu Ann Reiff, Mrs. Rodriquez, Mark Bailer, Lonnie Frauhiger, Sandy Brickley, Becky Meyer, Dick Harris, Lewis Captain, John Gross, Dave Bussel, Judy Leismer, Cindy Neuenschwander, Debby Myers, Margaret Rose, Marcia Steffen, Sandy Vore, Larry Dold, Dan Green, Linda Wolfcale, Judy Jost, Linda Bergman, Chris Bergman, Steve Mc- Shurley, Kenny Captain, Elanda Adams, Janice Beard. “Don Quijote” is more commonly known ish Club, and presented a “Fiesta.” They also to the students of BHS as the Spanish Club, took part in singing carols to the local Lions Under the supervision of Mrs. Rodriquez, the club promotes activities using the Spanish language. During the year, members enjoyed hours of fun and parties and participated in a joint Christmas dinner with the Marion Span- Club. The officers were president, Mark Bai¬ ler; vice president, Lonnie Fraughiger; secre¬ tary, LuAnn Reiff; and treasurer, Sandy Brickley. 66 AND LATIN CLUB The Junior Classical League, or Latin Club, was organized in 1917. Now under the leadership of Mrs. Bodkin, the club is becom¬ ing more active each year. This year the mem¬ bers participated in such activities as initia¬ tion, a Roman banquet, monthly meetings, and the sponsoring of a scholarship for future Latin teachers. The officers for the past year were president, Terry Baker; vice-president, Sam Ringger; secretary, Claudia Cotton; and treasurer, Susan Cook. tsttj TOP ROW—Teresa Green, Gene Gebele, Sandy Gagle, Gloria Dubach, Jerry Fritz, Betty Licking, Rob Kaade, Jon Smith, Cynthia Cotton, Larry Barton, Walt Studabaker, Russell Man- they, Ronnie Kummey Larry Reed, Sonja Melton, Reta Reiff, Linda Walzer, Becky Thomas, Esther Morrical, Rita Sturgis, Judy Larmore. SECOND ROW—Sherry Menso, Lena Lakes, Jeannie Penrod, Nancy Butts, Susan Stuart, John Kephart, Carol Luginbill, Cheryllee Eley, Loren Hunt, Ann Haeker, Dave Watters, Marcelline James, Dave Huss, Carole Mahnensmith, Chad Bailer, Richard Meyer, Mark Sprunger, Ron Bowman, Linda Flowers, Melody Reber, Jill Kunkel, Sandy Bevington. THIRD ROW—Tom Dillon, Nancy Williams, Alina Rodriquez, Ed Nixon, Linda Johnson, Scott Almdale, Emmadell High, Yvonne Davis, Dave St. John, Charles Talbert, Dave Griffis, Judi Walker, Carol Goetz, Wayne Monticue, Keith Bowman, Connie Sowards, Dale Aeschliman, Nancy Kizer, Rita Denton, Nora Reiff, Carol Cline. FOURTH ROW—Dave McCord, Dave Oswalt, David Cotton, Claudia Cotton, Susan Cook, Terry Bak¬ er, Sam Ringger, Mrs. Bodkin, Ed Walzer, Craig Markley, Dick Lesh, Andrea Aeschliman, Craig Mann, Becky Eichhorn, Tony Garton, Larry Prible, Melinda Hauk, Earl Gass, Diana John¬ son, Julie Johnson. 67 HI-Y CLUB The purpose of Hi-Y is “to create, maintain, and extend through the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character.” The or¬ ganization’s platform is “clean living, clean speech, clean ath¬ letics, and clean scholarship.” During the past year the Hi- Y-held initiation, a Christmas party, Mom’s Night, and their Best Girl Banquet. On April 13 the Y-Teens and Hi-Y com¬ bined to hold their annual “Talent Night.” The officers for this year were president, Rick Fair; vice-president, John Fry back; secretary, Jon Smith; treasurer, Paul Dentel; ser- geant-at-arms, Terry Baker; chaplain, John Gross; and sponsor, Mr. Ulmer. FIRST ROW-Rick Fair. SECOND ROW-John Fryback, Paul Dentel. THIRD ROW- John Gross, Terry Baker, Jon Smith. FOURTH ROW—Mr. Ulmer, Tom Licking, Rex Schlagenhauf, Fred Hunnicutt. FIFTH ROW—Ed Nixon, Tom Bishop, David Dentel, David St. John, Sam Ringger. SIXTH ROW: Walter Studabaker, Loren Hunt, Kent Emshwiller, Dick Ward, Russell Manthy, Mark Sprunger. SEVENTH ROW—David Cotton, Ronnie Dubach, Donn Steffen, Larry Colen, Joe Romine, John Phillips, Dale Aeschliman. EIGHTH ROW—Larry Brown, David Murray, Dave Smeltzer, Danny LaVine, Phil Captain, Ron Bowman, Dennis Markley, Tom Jackson. NINTH ROW—Craig Mann, Jim Plummer, John Daniels, Dave Huss, Dave Bussel, Charles Bergdoll, Jim Menso, Jerry Fritz, Dave McCord. TENTH ROW—Tom Sprunger, Bill Gallivan, Mark Bailer, Bill Symon, Dick Lesh, Dan Green, Jerry Case, Rick Meyer, Larry Dold, Don Smith. ELEVENTH ROW—Jerry Ander¬ son, Lewis Captain, Dave Suit, Chuck Caylor, David Oswalt, Dave Watters, Dave Barnell, Terry Bunch, Don Bowman, Rob Kaade. TWELFTH ROW: Lonnie Frauhiger, Tony Gart- on, Joe Combs, Greg Kauffman, Dave Griffis, Dick Harris, Larry Barton, Terry Maddux, Keith Bowman, Jerome Lakes, Larry Reed. Tony Garton helps prepare the Hi-Y Christmas baskets. 68 Y-TEEN CLUB ROW ONE—G. Dubach. ROW TWO—C. Luginbill, B. Biberstine, J. Fritz, ROW THREE— N. Reiff, J. Jost, Mrs. Nash, C. Aeschliman. ROW FOUR—S. Eubank, N. Kizer, L. Over- mier, J. Shelley. ROW FIVE—B. Fuller, J. Krinn, D. Betz, J.. Sowards, B. Thomas. ROW SIX—L. Lindsay, C. Eley, J. Ernst, J. Licking, L. Bender, S. Jost. ROW SEVEN—B. Betz, L. Lakes R. Denton, L. Scott, C. Sowards, J. Hamilton, D. Boxell. ROW EIGHT—S. Brick- ley, C. Van Emon, B. Meyer, L. Gilliom, S. Bauer, S. Schwartz, C. Mailer, A. Aeschliman. ROW NINE—S. Melton, M. Steffen, J. Schreiber, C. Cotton, N. Williams, T. Green, M. Rose, S. Wilson, J. Miner. ROW TEN—T. Micklitsch, L. Johnson, S. Willey, J. Murray, J. Penrod, D. Geels, S. Smekens, N. Williamson, K. Ward, M. Lydy. ROW ELEVEN—C. Bert- sch, D. Johnson, J. Johnson, L. Bergman, S. Vore, C. Betz, C. Miller, E. Morrical, L. Dunn, L. Bouse. ROW TWELVE—S. Yergler, L. Reiff, J. Isch, N. Allison, V. Miller, N. Reusser, C.. Shaw, J. Deming, M. Schenkel, L. Wolfcale, B. Beaty. ROW THIRTEEN—S. Schwartz, C. Yoder, P. Jackson, S. Bevington, M. James, S. Frantz, J. Walker, M. Reber, B. Warner, L. Flowers, A. Haeker, S. Gagle, S. Campbell, L. Thieme. ROW FOURTEEN—S. Willey, B. Williams, M. Fishbaugh, D. Poff, J. Nowakowski, S. Mechling, K. Swartz, L. Walzer, L. Ro¬ sie, D. Zoll, K. Ellenberger, S. Cook, J. Kunkel. ROW FIFTEEN—J. Pietz, D. Gerber, B. Eichhorn, D. Smith, R. Sturgis, P. Shafer, M. Blair, P. DeBolt, T. Starr, M. Kephart, L. Taylor, L. Mowery, B. Licking. ROW SIXTEEN—J. Elliott, N. Butts, C. Weterick, K. Ken¬ nedy, S. Niblick, D. Gregg, C. McCarty, L. Schocke, S. Davis, M. Durr, S. McFarren, C. Schwartz, M. Steiner, C. Cotton, Y. Davis. ROW SEVENTEEN—J. Eaton, B. Combs, S. Heyerly, C. Cline, C. Conner, M. Decker, V. Graves, M. Hauk, F. Graham, P. Taylor, A. Rodriquez, D. Baker, L. Grim, E. High, S. Rupel. ROW EIGHTEEN—R. Oswalt, J. Elston, K. Maddux, S. Stuart, C. Mahnensmith, L. Thieme, J. Larmore, A. Boonstra, R. Clem, D. Hall, S. Higgins, S. Hahn, V. Gutshall, B. Garrett, J. Elston, G. Aschliman, J. Lautzenheizer. The goals of the Y-Teens are “to grow as a person” and “to grow in knowledge and love of God.” The symbol is a triangle in the center of which is a globe. The triangle repre¬ sents the member: growing as a person, growing in friendship with people of all races, reli¬ gions, and nationalities, and growing in the knowledge and love of God. The globe repre¬ sents the international scope of the YWCA and the need for world fellowship. During the past year the Y-Teens went caroling, helped a needy fam¬ ily at Christmas, sold cushions, and held their annual Y-Teen Best Beau Banquet and Mo¬ ther-Daughter Tea. The of¬ ficers were President, Gloria Dubach; Vice-president, Carol Luginbill; Secretary, Jan Fritz; Treasurer, Becky Bib¬ erstine; and sponsor, Mrs. Nash. Y-Teen girls enthusiastically join voices in a swelling song of Christmas- tide. TOP ROW—Linda Thieme, Mary Anne Kephart, Carole Mahn- ensmith, Melinda Fishbaugh, Diana Johnson, Larry Prible, Di¬ ane Neuhauser, Michael Boonstra, Miss Powers, Phil Captain, Joe Romine, Carolyn Miller, Terry Baker, Gloria Dubach. BOTTOM ROW—Nancy Butts, John Phillips, Marcelline James, Paul Dentel, Becky Eichhorn, Andrea Aeschliman, Ted Mahnen- smith, Sharon Schwartz, Earl Gass, Becky Biberstine, Rick Fair. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY QUILL AND SCROLL The National Honor Society inducted twelve Seniors and seven Juniors into the Bluffton High School chapter this year. The members were se¬ lected on the basis of scholarship, character, lead¬ ership, and service. The purpose of this society is to establish these objectives as goals toward which all should strive. Michael Boonstra, Diane Neuhauser, Jan Fritz, Larry Prible, Diana John¬ son, and Phil Captain were elected in their junior year. This is one of the greatest honors a high school student can receive. These leaders of BHS are guided by Miss Powers. Quill and Scroll members are selected for their excellence in journalistic work at BHS. This may be in journalistic writing or in the area of business. Those achieving membership must also be in the upper third of their class. As sponsor of the Retrospect, Mrs. Rose recommended for Quill and Scroll the yearbook’s editors, Larry Prible and Diane Neuhauser; the staffs sports ed¬ itor, Ted Mahnensmith; the activity editor, Ja- nelle Fritz; and the business manager, Gloria Du¬ bach. The names of those elected are submitted to the Executive Secretary of the International Society. National Honor Society members are honored at a dinner fo llowing initiation services. 70 Quill and Scroll members, Ted Mahnensmith, Diane Neu¬ hauser, Gloria Dubach, and Larry Prible, are recognized for their work on the Retrospect. TOP ROW—Dale Aeschliman, Leslie Isch, Walt Studabaker, John Kephart, David St. John, Larry Dold, Ervin Aeschliman, Dave Dentel, John Daniels, Dave Oswalt, Dick Ward, Dave Watters, Russell Manthey. SECOND ROW—Janet Pietz, Janet Schreiber, Linda Scott, Janet Sowards, Laura Thieme, Debby Zoll, Emmadell High, Linda Johnson, Nancy Kizer, Sue Mech- ling, Judy Murray, Jeannie Penrod, Gayle Aschliman, Cindy Cotton, Yvonne Davis, Rinda Fiechter, Teresa Green. THIRD ROW—Diane Betz, Lewis Captain, Jon Smith, Carolyn Miller, Mary Anne Kephart, Melinda Fishbaugh, Rick Fair, Ted Mahn- ensmith, Larry Prible, Phil Captain, John Phillips, Mark Bailer, Terry Baker, Linda Thieme, Carol Yoder, Cheryllee Eley. BOT¬ TOM ROW—Mike Boonstra, Earl Gass, Gene Gebele, Jeane Heller, Marcelline James, Gloria Dubach, Becky Biberstine, Andrea Aeschliman, Diane Neuhauser, Sharon Schwartz, Jan Fritz, Diana Johnson, Becky Eichhorn, Joyce Eaton, Nancy Butts. BHS HONOR STUDENTS NEDT CERTIFICATE WINNERS Last fall, 20 Seniors, 11 Juniors, and 30 Soph¬ omores of BHS were recognized by Principal Park in a special convocation and presented awards for their scholastic achievements. To receive such an award, a Senior must have an average of 3.5 during his first three years of high school, a Jun¬ ior must have a 3.4 average for his freshman and sophomore years, and a Sophomore must have a 3.3 average for his first year. At this convocation Sophomores and Juniors receive certificates, while Seniors receive bronze medals. Seniors having at¬ tained a 3.6 average at the close of four years at BHS are awarded a sterling silver charm, and the valedictorian and salutatorian receive gold charms for their outstanding achievements scholastically. On March 14, 1964, 79 Freshmen and Sopho¬ mores took the National Educational Develop¬ ment Tests. These tests are given to students in the ninth and tenth grades and are designed to show one’s ability in five academic areas—English, mathematics, social studies, natural sciences, and word usage. The results of these tests can aid the student in making a realistic appraisal of himself and can help him in making a general decision about his future career. To receive a certificate of achievement in the NEDT test, a Freshman must rank among the upper eight per cent of those in his state who took the test, and a Sophomore must rank among the upper seven per cent. Seventeen Freshmen and 12 Sophomores received certificates, an excel¬ lent showing for BHS. mis $!{ i � E - . [ � z :: - :W?:. ' � ‘jiUit:- ■ t TOP ROW—Russell Manthey, Dave Oswalt, Dave Watters, Dave St. John, John Kephart, Keith Bowman, John Daniels. SECOND ROW—Dave Dentel, Larry Dold, Ann Haecker, Judy Murray, Sue Mechling, Linda Johnson, Nancy Kizer, Brooke Warner, Debby Zoll, Yvonne Davis. BOTTOM ROW: Linda Thieme, Steve Shaw, Melinda Fishbaugh, Diana McFarren, Su¬ sie Smekens, Dave Griffis, Rick Meyer. 71 STUDENT AWARDS BHS proudly recognizes Mary Anne Kephart and Bob LaMott as winners of the Rotary Speech Contest in Wells County. Pat Shafer is given recognition and a trophy for placing third in the American Legion oratorical contest. Qualifying as an able leader in her class, Gloria Dubach is se¬ lected as DAR Good Citizen. The ability to express oneself is indeed an inte¬ gral part of any well-rounded student’s education. To this end, the Bluffton Rotary Club and the American Legion Post 111 each sponsors an oratorical con¬ test. These yearly contests, held in conjunction with the speech classes of Wells County schools, are a most effective method of bringing out the best in each of the contestants involved. In addition to developing public prowess, these contests are instrumental in obtaining experience, constructive criticism, and rec¬ ognition for the many participants. This year under the guidance of Mr. Cobb the boys entering the Ro¬ tary Contest spoke on the topic: Should the Govern¬ ment Provide Medical Care for the Aged, while the girls used the topic: School Drop-outs Problem: Its Cause and Cure. The American Legion speech was based on some phase of the Constitution. The DAR Good Citizen award is given annually to the senior girl considered as the best example of leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism. This girl is selected by members of the Senior Class and BHS faculty. Each spring students are chosen from the Junior Class to serve as representatives to Boys’ and Girls’ State. Although this youth project is organized by the American Legion of Bluffton, civic-minded clubs of the community sponsor the individuals selected. This past summer of 1964 Larry Prible was sponsor¬ ed by the Rotary Club and Phil Captain was spon¬ sored by the Lions Club, while Diana Johnson was sponsored by Psi Iota Xi Sorority. During their week- long stay at the University of Indiana, these young people from our state benefit greatly as they learn much of the internal workings of the Indiana state government. Joining other outstanding youth of Indiana on the Indiana campus, Diana Johnson represented BHS at Girls’ State while Phil Captain and Larry Prible were the Boys’ State represen¬ tatives. 72 GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT The guidance department at Bluffton High School continues to grow in an effort to meet the ex¬ panding school needs. As guidance counselors, Mr. Fornshell and Mr. Thompson coordinate their pro¬ fessional efforts with the faculty in designing a bal¬ anced program for students. Throughout the school year they arrange such programs as College Night and Freshman Night, administer tests, keep exten¬ sive records on all students, and help students with personal as well as scholastic problems. Mr. Fornshell helps Mike Schwartz with college forms. The Student Council, directed by Mr. Park, is made up of the heads of extracurricular organiza¬ tions, of home room representatives, and of class pres¬ idents and is concerned with bringing a closer cooper¬ ation between faculty and students. Some of the ac¬ tivities include distributing program cards, taking charge of coat checks, and assisting in the College Night program. Officers this year were Larry Prible, president; Rick Fair, vice-president; and Gloria Du- bach, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Thompson advises Bill Steffen on a school activity. TOP ROW—Janet Eley, Linda Johnson, Jo Anne Johnson, Mark Bailer, Dick Ward, Mike Shafer, Bob Gaunt, Tom Sprunger, Kim Lampton, Norm Kain, A1 BeVier. SECOND ROW—Jerry Case, Terry Baker, Rick Meyer, Loren Hunt, Susan Stout, Dale Aeschliman, Jon Smith, Sandy Brickley, Barbara Betz. BOT¬ TOM ROW—Steve Huffman, Paul Dentel, John Rosie, Rick Fair, Larry Prible, Gloria Dubach, Mike Boonstra, Craig Mark- ley, John Fryback. 73 SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Mrs. Heller, Mrs. Sprunger, and Mrs. Pope prepare the day’s meal. In its second year of operation, the school lunch program performed with greater effi¬ ciency as the gymnasium was again converted into a cafeteria. Each day the janitors covered the floor with a plastic tarp and set up col¬ lapsible tables while our cooks prepared the day’s meal. Aided by student helpers, the cooks were able to overcome many handicaps and provide the student body with an attrac¬ tive and varied menu. Mr. Zoll, Mr. Starr, and Mr. Kiefer cover the floor with a pro¬ tective tarp. A group of students converse while eating. Students wait in line before receiving their lunch. STUDENT HELPERS Librarians: Diana Baker, Betty Licking, Sharon Schwartz, Judy Larmore, Diana Johnson, Mrs. Christian, Kaye Kennedy, Connie Sowards, Marcelline James, Carol Betz, Yvonne Davis, Ruth Clem, and Ann Haecker. Gayle Aschliman and Jane Lautzenheizer run the bookstore where students buy school supplies. With the aid of Mrs. Christian, student librarians gain experience in many phases of library service. They learn to shelve, cata¬ logue, repair books, and assist desperate stu¬ dents in finding needed reference material. This fall, they attended the Hoosier Student Librarian Convention at Purdue. Christmas is celebrated by the girls with a dinner and gift exchange. A shopping spree in the spring is a farewell to the senior librarians. It takes many people to keep a school running properly. Many of these people are students who volunteer their services. The girls in the book store sell the necessary school supplies that are in constant demand by the students. The boys who operate the PA sys¬ tem perform a great service and put in long hours to be sure the lighting and public ad¬ dress system are working properly for any group using the gym. To add spice to our classes, many of our teachers schedule films for added interest. The projection boys assist these teachers in showing films on a variety of subjects. Larry Colen, Dave Dentel, and Mark Bailer, manuever the spot¬ light. 75 Mike Conner, Alva Alberson, Gary Grogg, John Gross, Bob Heckman, and Paul Dentel transport the projector for film showing. y OFFICE PERSONNEL Student office helpers include: Sharon Bauer, Sharon Schwartz, Sandy Brickley, Sylvia Willey, and Diana Johnson. Our secretaries are a little noted but highly appreciated portion of our school life. Their invaluable assistance is requir¬ ed to maintain the orderly functioning of Bluffton High School. Mrs. Marilyn Ger¬ ber and Mrs. Phyllis Dotterer aid Mr. Park by keeping an eye on the students and their files and records. At Central School, Mrs. Kate Rix is the secretary to Superintendent Prible. Student secretaries assist in the office by typing, filing, re¬ cording attendance, and running errands. Marilyn takes a break to pose for her pic¬ ture. Phyllis examines a mimeographed paper. Mr. Prible’s secretary, Mrs. Rix, engages in one of her frequent duties. 76 STUDENT CONVOCATIONS jKL Students and faculty watch attentively as they are entertained at a convo. Convocations are an informative and entertaining addition to school life. The programs , chosen during the preceding year by the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior class presidents, cover a wide va¬ riety of subjects. This year the students attended several convos; the programs dealt with many things: chemistry, magic stunts, and spiritual singing. Student par¬ ticipation, as a group or individually, pro¬ vided variety and interest. There were also Christmas and Easter programs with guest speakers and plays by the Thespian Club. The students welcome this break in their busy schedule and always show their appreciation by a rousing ovation. Explore, experiment, and pick up the pieces. Perhaps a new addition to the custodial staff? Let’s have a hootenanny! 77 As men fly around the world in a few hours and scientists plan shots to the moon, the study of science becomes more important than evei before. Bluffton High School pre¬ pares students for life in this scientific world. Most students planning to go to college take at least two years of science, usually bi¬ ology and chemistry. Many take physics as a third science course. Biology, required of all students to graduate, is the study of plants and animals. Chemistry is the study of the composition and properties of substances, and physics is the study of the physical properties of science and the laws governing them. Mr. Broman, Mr. Soper, Mr. Hauenstein, and Mr. Fornshell are the science instructors. Biology students study test tubes in search of new knowledge. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Soper’s young scientists produce oxygen by heating po¬ tassium chlorate. Earl Gass, Gene Gebele, and Mike Boonstra learn that “the sun rises on the desert” in Mr. Borman’s physics class. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Mathematics is an important science which has many practical applications in our daily lives. There are many mathematics courses available to students at Bluffton High School. Freshmen are required to take either general math or algebra; sophomores are of¬ fered geometry; juniors, second year algebra; and seniors can take trigonometry and col¬ lege algebra. Algebra is the branch of mathematics which deals with relations by using letters, signs and symbols; geometry deals with rela¬ tions, properties, and measurements of solids, surfaces, lines, and angles; and trigonometry is the branch of science dealing with the sides and angles of a triangle. A busy day in trig class finds everyone with slide rules and pencils trying to learn the complex number theorem. As Sonja Melton demonstrates the negative square root the¬ orem, Montie Barger and Nancy Allison engage in an age old pastime. Tom Licking proves the tangent theorem as Sarah Bixler and Lynn Rosie watch attentively. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The ability to express ideas in writing and in speaking heads the list of requirements for success. For this reason many students go be¬ yond the three year English requirement and take college preparatory English in their senior year. In Mr. Cobb’s speech class the students give informative and entertaining speeches, have de¬ bates and class discussions, and practice enun¬ ciation and tone quality. The American Legion Oratorical Contest and Rotary Contest were the main events for the speech class. Journalism students work on the Comet layout. Junior English students listen attentively to Terry Maddux during a debate. Sophomores Barbara Garrett and Huey Ginter explain the structure of a sentence. The journalism class was started this year with Mr. Thompson in charge. The students learn by practical application the fundamentals of journalism. They are responsible for publish¬ ing our student paper, the Comet. Gary Ross delivers a speech during class. 80 FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Emmadell High, Walter Studabaker, and Charlie Talbert por¬ tray a Roman classic. Spanish students practice recording the song of the Spanish Club, “Don Quijote.” Mike Bishop points out Sancho Panza to the second year Spanish students. In our fast moving world of modern com¬ munications and transportation, the knowledge of at least one foreign language has become vi¬ tally important. Bluffton High School now has two foreign languages, Latin and Spanish. Mrs. Bodkin’s first year Latin students study the basic fundamentals of the language. Second year students study mythology, Livy’s history, and Julius Caesar. Mrs. Rodriquez, the Spanish instructor, is using more audio-lingual aids in her classes this year. The students sing Spanish songs with a record and repeat sentences after a tape recorder to improve their pronunciation. First year Latin students listen to recordings of Latin drills. 81 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Sociology students are discussing propaganda. Mr. Ulmer’s history students fire questions back and forth. The social studies department helps the students develop new insights into their relationships with others and under¬ stand their position and role in social life. This becomes increasingly impor¬ tant each year as the problems of the modern world grow more complex. Add¬ ed to the social studies curriculum this year were sociology, the study of human relations, and psychology, the study of behavior patterns, offering further chal¬ lenge to Bluffton High School students. Girls in world history class work hard on the test. 82 VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT Learning the various cuts of meat is an important lesson in home economics. Ben Napier and Bob Powell demonstrate to onlook- ing students the operation of a planer. Larry Meyer and David Eubanks work diligently to complete a project in printing. The industrial arts department is instrumental in preparing students for a wider range of occupations. It is in this vocational area that young men are giv¬ en the opportunity to learn basic skills as Mr. Larmore and Mr. Edington offer them shop, printing, mechanical draw¬ ing, and shop mathematics. The girls at BHS find the four courses offered by the home economics department most rewarding. Mrs. Nash guides these future homemakers in food preparation and various phases of sew¬ ing. Popular with many of her students are the areas concerned with house plan¬ ning and interior decorating, home nurs¬ ing, and child care. 83 Another year draws to a close as two Seniors lower the flag for the last time. As each graduate chooses his road, he will look back over the unforgettable memories of this year at BHS. Each of us has lived a life of tension, fear, excitement, happiness, and anx¬ iety. The hardships and good times have pro¬ duced an array of events which began with our first frightening day as Freshmen and terminated with our solemn graduation, the final gathering of the Class of ’65. As Seniors we realize that we will never experience our high school days again, but that “Memories on Film” will remain with us forever. 84 Aeschliman, Andrea 8, 12, 61, 63, 66, 69, 70, 71 Aeschliman, Camelia 12, 69 Aeschliman, Dale 32, 67, 68, 71, 73 Aeschliman, Ervin 32, 71 Adams, Elanda 36, 66 Alberson, Bonnie 12, 63, 65 Alberson, Alba 32, 75 Allison, Nancy 28, 66, 69, 79 Almdale, Scott 32, 49, 51, 67 Anderson, Gerald 32, 48, 49, 66, 68 Anderson, Ronnie 12, 46, 48, 50, 56, 63 Andrews, Michael 28, 51 Anspach, Andy 36, 66 Arnold, Dennis 32 Aschliman, Gayle 32, 66, 69, 71, 75 Aschliman, John 36, 44, 66 Ault, Stephen J. 32 Bailey, John R. 32 Bailey, Rodney 28 Baker, Diana L. 32. 66. 69. 75 Baker, Terry 28, 42, 49, 51, 56, 67, 68, 70, 71, 73 Bailer, Chad 32, 47, 66 Bailer, Jerry 36, 44, 45, 67 Bailer, Mark 28, 42, 50, 51, 56, 66, 68, 71, 73, 75 Bailer, Steve 28 Barger, Jo 36 Barger, Monty 28, 79 Barnell, Dave 12, 50, 51, 56, 60, 68 Barton, Larry 28, 42, 46, 49, 56, 67, 68 Bauer, Sharon 12, 53, 62, 64, 65, 69, 76 Baumgartner, Herbert 36 Baumgartner, Janice 28, 66 Baumgartner, Phil 36 Baxter, Mr. 7, 60, 61 Beard, Janice 36, 66 Beaty, Billy 28. 61, 66, 69 Bender, Linda 28, 60, 65, 66, 69 Bender, Michele 32 Bennett, Howard 36, 51 - Bennett, Mr. 7 Bergdoll, Charles, Jr. 28, 68 Bergdoll, Terri 36 Bergman, Chris 32, 66 Bergman, Linda 12, 53, 65, 66, 69 Bertsch, Carolyn 32, 66, 69 Betz, Barbara 13, 53, 61, 66, 69, 73 Betz, Carol 33, 53, 66, 69, 75 Betz, Diane 28, 66, 69, 71 Betz, Robert 33 BeVier, A1 36. 60, 66, 73 Bevington, Sandy 33, 67, 69 Biberstine, Becky 13, 55, 61, 62, 69, 70, 71 Bishop, Michael 33, 60, 66, 81 Bishop, Tom 13, 60, 66, 68 Bixler, Sarah 33, 66, 79 Blair, Janet 36 Blair, Marjorie 13, 61, 69 Blem, Sandra 36, 65 Blocker, Bill 13 Bodkin, Mrs. 7, 67 Boonstra, Anne 33, 53, 61, 65, 66, 69 Boonstra, Michael 13, 49, 51, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 70, 71, 73, 78 Booth, Don 13, 42, 51, 56 Bounds, Cathy 36, 66 Bouse, Linda 28, 69 Bowman, Don 13, 46, 56, 68 Bowman, Keith 33, 42, 61, 67, 68, 71 Bowman, Ron 13, 42, 46, 49, 56, 62, 67, 68 Boxell, Cinda 36 Boxell, Diana 28, 69 Bradburn, Michael 51 Brady, Linda 36 Brickley, Sandra 28, 55, 66, 69, 73, 76 Brinneman, Lorin 28, 60 Brock, Rosemary 28 Broman, Mr. 7 Brown, Larry 13, 68 Bunch, Ricky 33, 51 Bunch, Terry 14, 49, 56, 68 Bushman, Constance 33, 60, 61 Bussel, David 28, 42, 49, 51, 56, 66, 68 Butts, Nancy 14, 60, 64, 67, 69, 70, 71 Byrd, Dan 36, 65, 66 Byrd, Tim 36, 44, 45 Campbell, Sandra 28, 61, 66, 69 Captain, Kenneth 36, 48, 56, 60, 66 Captain, Lewis 28, 48, 49, 56, 57, 60, 66, 68, 71 Captain, Philip 14, 48, 49, 51, 56, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 70, 71, 72 Carney, Patrick 33, 42, 47, 52, 56 Carney, Terrance 28, 42, 46, 56 Case, Barbara 36 Case, Jerry 28, 52, 56, 68, 73 Cast, Billy 36 Caylor, Charles 28, 61, 65, 66, 68 Christian, Mrs. 7, 75 Clanin, Lora 36, 60, 66 Clem, Ruth 29, 61, 66, 69, 75 Clester, Bruce 29 Cline, Carol 29, 67, 69 Cline, David 36, 66 Cline, Sandra 14 Cobb, Mr. 7 Colen, Larry 14, 61, 62, 66, 68, 75 Colen, Pamela 36, 60 Combs, Brenda 29, 61, 69 Combs, Joe 14, 51, 56, 68 Compton, Dale 33 Conner, Cheryl 29, 61, 66, 69 Conner, Gary 14 Conner, Michael 33, 75 Cook, Kathy 36, 55 Cook, Susan 29, 67, 69 Copeland, Charles 37 Cotton, Claudia 29, 61, 67, 69 Cotton, Cynthia 33, 67, 69, 71 Cotton, David 33, 42, 51, 67, 68 Cotton, Steve 37, 60 Coulter, Richard 14, 65 Courtney, Danny 29 Cross, Mr. 7, 46, 48 Croy, Judy 37 Darrow, Susan 37, 66 Daniels, John 33, 42, 47, 66, 68, 71 Davis, George 33 Davis, Irene Sue 29, 65, 66, 69 Davis, Karen 37 Davis, Yvonne 33, 61, 67, 69, 71, 75 DeBolt, Penelope 14, 69 Decker, Myrl 14, 63, 65, 69 Deming, Joye 33, 60, 66, 69 Dentel, David 33, 42, 56, 67, 68, 71, 75 Dentel, Paul 15, 64, 66, 68, 70, 73, 75 Dentel, Susan 37, 66 Denton, Rita 33, 60, 67, 69 Dillon, Thomas 33, 60, 67 Dold, Larry 33, 42, 50, 51, 56, 66, 68, 71 Dold, Mr. 6 Dotterer, Mrs. 76 Dubach, Gloria 12, 61, 64, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73 Dubach, Ronnie 33, 48, 49, 51, 56, 68 Dunn, Linda 15, 62, 69 Durham, Pat 29 Durr, Melanie 29, 60, 67, 69 Eaton, Joyce 15, 63, 69, 71 Edington, Mr. 7, 43, 44, 51, 57 Egly, Mary 33, 53 Egly, Roger 33, 51 Eichhorn, Rebecca 15, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71 Eley, Cheryllee 29, 61, 66, 67, 69, 71 Eley, Janet 37, 61, 73 Ellenberger, Kathy 15, 65, 69 Elliott, Janice 15, 63, 65, 69 Elliott, Sherry 37, 60, 66 Elston, Janet 29, 66, 69 Elston, Joyce 33, 66, 69 Eltzroth, Carol 37, 60 Emshwiller, Kent 29, 42, 49, 51, 56, 65, 66, 68 Engle, Kenneth 37, 44, 67 Ernst, Jo 29, 61, 66, 67, 69 Ernst, Esther 37, 53, 61, 66 Eubank, David 15, 83 Eubank, Sharon 33, 66, 69 Fair, Richard 15, 42, 50, 51, 56, 62, 63, 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73 Falk, Denny 37, 66 Falk, Diane 37 Faulkner, Jane 33, 61, 66 Fey, Roger 37 Fiechter, Rinda 33, 71 Fiechter, Terry 33 Fischer, Mr. 8 Fishbaugh, Melinda 29, 65, 66, 69, 70, 71 Flowers, Douglas 37, 51 Flowers, Linda 15, 60, 63, 64, 67, 69 Ford, Michael 37, 44, 66 Fomshell, Mr. 8, 49, 73 Frantz, Judith 37, 60 Frantz, Sandra 15, 60, 69 85 Frauhiger, Beverly 37, 55, 60, 66 Frauhiger, Lonnie 28, 46, 52, 56, 66, 68 Friedmann, Tony 16, 50, 62, 63, 65, 66 Friess, Sandra 29 Fritz, Janelle 16, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 71 Fritz, Jerry 29, 50, 67, 68 Fritz, Jim 33, 49, 68 Fryback, George 37, 44, 60 Fryback, John 12, 42, 50, 51, 56, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 73 Fuller, Bonnie 33, 61, 66, 69 Fuller, Jeanne 29 Fuller, Marlene 37 Fuller, Patricia 37, 66 Fuller, Priscilla 33 Gagle, Sandra 29, 53, 61, 67, 69 Gallivan, Bonnie 37, 66 Gallivan, Robert 29 Gallivan, William 16, 51, 60, 63, 65, 68 Garrett, Barbara 33, 66, 69, 80 Garrett, Mrs. 8 Garrett, Robert 16, 42, 52, 57, 62, 66 Garton, Bruce 37, 51 Garton, Richard 37, 44, 45 Garton, Tony 12, 16, 52, 57, 67, 68 Gaskill, Gerry 33, 51 Gaskill, Larry 29, 65 Gass, Earl 16, 18, 48, 52, 57, 64, 67, 70, 71, 78 Gass, Erna 37, 61 Gaunt, Cindy 37, 53, 66 Gaunt, Robert 32, 42, 47, 49, 73 Gaunt, Rory 33, 42 Gavin, Joseph 16, 51 Gebele, Gene 16, 51, 57, 67, 71, 78 Geels, Delores 29, 60, 69 Gehrett, Karen 37 Gehrett, Richard 16, 51 Geisel, Stanley 37, 65 Gephart, Ken 51 Gentis, Cynthia 37, 60 Gerber, Della 16, 61, 69 Gerber, Mrs. 76 Gerwig, Michael 17, 65 Gilliom, Jon 29 Gilliom, Judy 37 Gilliom, Lorene 17, 69 Ginter, Huey 33, 80 Gitlin, Mr. 6 Goetz, Carol 33, 67 Goodwin, Janice 37, 60 Goodwin, Larry 29 Graham, Flossie 17, 53, 61, 69 Graham, Michael 37 Graves, Vicki 17, 69 Green, Daniel 29, 68 Green, Teresa 33, 67, 69, 71 Green, Sue 37, 66 Gregg, Diann 17, 62, 63, 65, 69 Griffis, David 29, 42, 51, 67, 68, 71 Grim, Linda 33, 69 Grimes, Barbara 33, 66 Grogg, Gerry 29, 75 Grogg, Linda 33 Grogg, Michael 37 Gross, John 29, 49, 67, 68, 75 Grove, Doug 37, 66 Gutshall, Raymond 37, 65 Gutshall, Victoria 17, 69 Haecker, Ann 33, 67, 69, 71, 75 Haecker, Mary 37 Haifley, Tom 37, 66 Hahn, Sandra 17, 69 Hakes, Ester 29, 61 Hakes, Joyce 37 Hakes, Thomas 29 Hall, Deborah 33, 69 Hamilton, Jane 17, 62, 63, 64, 65, 69 Hankins, Jack 37, 51 Hankins, William 29, 51 Harrison, Charlene 37 Harris, Richard 30, 42, 46, 49, 57, 67, 68 Hauenstein, Mr. 8 Hauk, Melinda 17, 60, 62, 63, 67, 69 Heckman, Robert 30, 75 Helblig, Ralph 37, 61 Heller, Mrs. 74 Heyerly, Lynn 37, 51 Heyerly, Sue 30, 69 Higgins, Sheila 33, 66, 69 High, Emmadell 33, 67, 69, 71, 81 Holder, Evelyn 37 Holley, Ron 33 Holloway, Rex 30, 51 Holmes, Carey 37, 44 Holmes, Patricia 30 Holmes, Terry 30, 60 Horn, Mr. 42, 44 Horst, Trudy 30, 61, 65, 66 Houdyshell, Sam 33 Houlihan, George 37 Houlihan, John 30, 51 Huber, Denzel 30, 51, 61, 66 Huffman, Steve 28, 48, 49, 51, 57, 73 Hughes, Mrs. 8 Hullinger, Mr. 42, 46, 47, 50 Hunnicutt, Fred 34, 42, 49, 51, 68 Hunt, Loren 30, 42, 50, 57, 67, 68, 73 Huss, David 34, 42, 49, 67, 68 Huss, Don 37, 44, 45 Huston, William 34, 51 Isch, Jill 30, 66, 69 Isch, Leslie 34, 71 Jackson, Penny 30, 66, 69 Jackson, Thomas 17, 51, 62, 65, 66, 68 James, Linda 37 James, Marcelline 18, 64, 67, 69, 70, 71, 75 Johnson, Diana 18, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 75, 76 Johnson, JoAnne 38, 60, 73 Johnson, Julie 30, 67, 69 Johnson, Linda 34, 67, 69, 71, 73 Jones, Melvin 18 Jones, Robert 34, 60 Jost, Judy 18, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69 Jost, Sally 34, 66, 69 Justus, Mrs. 8, 53 Kaade, Robert 30, 50, 51, 57, 67, 68 Kain, Norman 36, 44, 45, 73 Kauffman, Gregory 30, 42, 51, 52, 57, 68 Kemper, Steve 30 Kendall, Steven 18 Kennedy, Kaye 18, 69, 75 Kephart, John 34, 49, 51, 67, 71 Kephart, Mary Anne 30, 65, 69, 70, 72 Kern, Terrence 30 Kiefer, Ronald 18, 51 Kiefer, Mr. 74 King, Linda 38 Kipfer, Lynn 38, 66 Kirkwood, Sandra 38 Kizer, Nancy 34, 60, 67, 69, 71 Koch, Kathryn 38, 67 Kleinknight, Scott 18, 51 Krause, Scott 30, 42 Krill, John 38, 44, 45 Krinn, Jean 34, 60, 66, 69 Krummen, James 38, 66 Kummer, Ronnie 30, 67 Kummer, Terry 18, 51, 62 Kunkel, Jill 30, 55, 67, 69 Lakes, JeRome 30, 60, 66, 68 Lakes, Lena 34, 53, 60, 67, 69 Lamott, Robert 18, 62, 65, 72 Lampton, Kenneth 38, 44, 45, 66, 73 Langel, Larry 38, 65 Langley, Michael 38 Langley, Ronald 34 Larmore, Mr. 8 Larmore, Judy 19, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 69, 75 Lautenz enheiser, Jane 30, 69, 75 LaVine, Daniel 30, 42, 50, 51, 57, 68 Leismer, Judy 34, 66 Leonard, Craig 38 Lesh, Richard 19, 57, 67, 68 Lewis, Martha 38 Liby, Thomas 38, 66 Licking, Betty 19, 62, 64, 67, 69, 75 Licking, Jacqueline 30, 53, 55, 61, 66, 69 Licking, Thomas 34, 51, 66, 68, 79 Lindsey, Lynnette 34, 65, 69 Lockwood, Philip 38, 66 Ludwig, Jane 19 Luginbill, Carol 30, 55, 67, 69 Lybarger, Lindal 38 Lydy, Gene 19, 42, 57 Lydy, Myra 19, 69 Maddux, Kathy 34, 60, 66, 69 Maddux, Terry 30, 42, 46, 49, 57, 66, 68, 80 Mahnensmith, Carole 28, 65, 67, 69, 70 Mahnensmith, Ted 19, 42, 46,49,57, 70, 71 Mailer, Carol (Jr.) 30, 69 Mailer, Carol (Fr.) 38 86 Mann, Craig 19, 57, 62, 67, 68 Mann, Margo 38, 66 Manthey, Russell 34, 60, 67, 68, 71 Markley, Craig 19, 42, 51, 57, 64, 67, 73 Markley, Cynthia 38 Markley, Dennis 30, 65, 68 Marks, Thomas 38, 44, 66 Marshall, Ronald 34, 51, 66 Martin, Joyce 34 Matzen, Prudence 38, 61 May, Bonnie 38, 61 Mayer, Peggy 34, 65 Mechling, Barry 19, 51 Mechling, Susan 34, 66, 69, 71 Melton, Linda 38 Melton, Sonja 30, 61, 67, 69, 79 Menso, James 20, 66, 68 Menso, Sherry 34, 65, 67 Mettler, William 34, 47, 48, 49, 66 Meyer, Larry 30, 51, 83 Meyer, Michael 38, 44, 60 Meyer, Rebecca 20, 60, 62, 63, 66, 69 Meyer, Richard 30, 51, 67, 68, 71, 73 Meyer, Ronald 38, 45 Micklitsh, Terra 34, 53, 66, 69 Miller, Athena 38, 60 Miller, Bill 38, 51 Miller, Bob 38, 45, 51 Miller, Carolyn 31, 53, 69, 70, 71 Miller, Donald 38, 51 Miller, James 34 Miller, Larry 38, 51 Miller, Michael 38 Miller, Vicki 34, 66, 69 Miner, Julie 34, 55, 66, 69 Miner, Steven 20 Modlin, Mr. 8, 42, 45 Monticue, Wayne 34, 67 Moore, Jo Ann 31, 66 Morgan, Devona 38 Morrical, Esther 31, 61, 67, 69 Moser, Floyd 31, 61, 65, 66 Moser, Jerry 38 Mossburg, Christine 38, 66 Mowery, Linda 34, 53, 65, 66, 69 Mullins, Linda 38 Mullins, William 20, 51 Murray, David 34, 42, 51, 52, 57, 68 Murray, Judith 34, 60, 66, 69, 71 Musser, Michael 31 Myers, Deborah 31, 61, 66 McCarty, Charlotte 31, 53, 60, 69 McCord, David 31, 60, 67, 68 McCormick, Janis 38, 66 McFarren, Diana 31, 61, 71 McFarren, Gary 38, 44, 60, 66 McFarren, Sharon 31, 61, 69 McKuras, Michael 38, 60, 66 McShurley, Steve 38, 66 Napier, Ben, 38, 83 Nash, Mrs. 8, 69 Neuenschwander, Cynthia 38, 66 Neuenschwander, Nancy 34 Neuenschwander, Mr. 9, 65 Neuhauser, Diane 20, 62, 63, 64, 70, 71 Neuhauser, Peggy 38 Niblick, Patricia 38 Niblick, Susan 20, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69 Nicholson, Mike 20, 51 Nixon, Ed 20, 50, 67, 68 Norton, Vicky 20, 61, 65 Nowakowski, Alan 20, 42, 50, 57, 62 Nowakowski, Jane 34, 66, 69 Oswalt, Carolyn 38, 66 Oswalt, David 34, 42, 47, 49, 67, 68, 71 Oswalt, Marolyn 38, 65 Oswalt, Max 21 Oswalt, Rose 31, 66, 69 Oswalt, Tony 38 Overmier, Linda 34, 69 Overmier, Sherry 31 Park, Mr. 6 Paxson, Dan 34, 49 Paxson, Steven 38, 45 Paxson, Tom 21 Penrod, Dixie 28 Penrod, Jeannie 34, 53, 60, 67, 69, 71 Pettyjohn, Mr. 9 Phillips, John 21, 60, 62, 63, 65, 68, 70, 71 Phillips, Robert 39, 60, 66 Pietz, Barbara 39, 66 Pietz, Janet 34, 66, 69, 71 Platt, David 31 Plummer, James 21, 51, 68 Poff, David 39, 44, 45 Poff, Deborah 31, 61, 69 Pond, Jane 36, 66 Pope, Mrs. 74 Powell, Robert 34, 83 Powers, Miss 9, 70 Prible, Mr. 6 Prible, Larry 12, 42, 50, 51, 57, 62, 64, 67, 70, 71, 72, 73 Priddy, Mr. 9 Purkhiser, Jay 34, 47 Raber, Mrs. 9 Reber, Dave 39, 44, 66 Reber, Deborah 39 Reber, Gloria 31, 61 Reber, Melody 31, 67, 69 Reed, Larry 31, 67, 68 Rehbein, Lynn 31 Reich, Hans 39, 65 Reiff, Lu Ann 31, 66, 69 Reiff, Nora 34, 60, 67, 69 Reiff, Reta 31, 67 Reineck, Jerry 39, 44 Reinhard, Clemen 39, 51 Reusser, Carol 39, 66 Reusser, Nancy 34, 61, 66, 69 Reynolds, Billy 34 Rhodes, Billy 39, 44 Rhodes, Patricia 21 Ringger, Sam 31, 51, 67, 68 Rix, Mrs. 76 Robbins, Sandra 39 Robison, Cheryl 39 Rodriguez, Alina 31, 65, 66, 67, 69 Rodriguez, Mrs. 9, 66 Romanowski, Harold 39 Romine, Joe 31, 42, 46, 52, 57, 66, 68, 70 Rose, Mrs. 9, 62 Rose, Margaret 21, 53, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69 Rosie, Marilyn 34, 66, 69, 79 Rosie, John 21, 42, 57, 64, 73 Ross, Gerald 21, 49, 80 Rupel, Susan 21, 65, 69 Rupel, Fred 39, 60, 61, 66 Rupley, Michael 31, 65 Rupright, Richard 39, 66 Rush, Steve 39 St. John, David 34, 67, 68, 71 Sawyer, Douglas 39, 44, 51, 60, 61 Sawyer, Steve 31, 42 Schaffter, Nancy 31 Schenkel, Marlene 34, 69 Schladenhauffen, Gary 21 Schladenhauffen, Mary 39, 53, 60, 66 Schlagenhauf, Alan 31, 42, 46, 57 Schlagenhauf, Rex 34, 42, 49, 57, 66, 68 Schocke, Bruce 39, 44, 45 Schocke, Lynn 34, 61, 69 Schreiber, Janet 35, 65, 69, 71 Schwartz, Cynthia 31, 69 Schwartz, Mike 22, 42, 57, 63, 66, 73 Schwartz, Sharon 22, 65, 69, 70, 71, 75, 76 Schwartz, Susie 22, 69 Scott, Linda 35, 66, 69, 71 Shady, Steven 39 Shafer, Patricia 22, 69, 72 Shafer, Michael 35, 47, 48, 49, 66, 73 Shaw, Carol 35, 53, 61, 69 Shaw, Steven 31, 51 Shelley, Janis 35, 66, 69 Simmons, Janie 35 Simons, Larry 39, 44, 47 Smekens, Suzanne 31, 60, 61, 66, 69, 71 Smeltzer, David 22, 51, 57, 66, 68 Smeltzer, Gary 35 Smith, Deborah 22, 63, 65, 69 Smith, Donald 35, 51, 68 Smith, Jon 31, 51, 67, 68, 71, 73 Smith, Judith 39, 53, 61 Smith, Rita 22 Soper, Mr. 9 Sowards, Constance 22, 66, 67, 69, 75 Sowards, Janet Spade, Margaret 39, 53, 66 Sprinkle, Joan 35, 61 Sprunger, Fredrick 35, 42, 47, 49, 57, 66, 68, 73 Sprunger, Mark 31, 48, 51, 52, 57, 67, 68 Sprunger, Mrs. 74 Starr, Jim 39 Starr, Trudy 22, 69 87 Stauffer, James 39, 44, 65 Steffen, Barbara 39, 60 Steffen, Bill 35, 65, 73 Steffen, David 35, 42, 47 Steffen, Donn 35, 66, 68 Steffen, Jerry 22, 60 Steffen, Judith 39 Steffen, Kathleen 39, 53, 60, 66 Steffen, Marcia 31, 60, 66, 69 Steffen, Terry 31, 42 Steiner, Martilou 31, 66, 69 Stout, Jane 35 Stout, Susan 39, 53, 73 Stuart, Susan 35, 60, 66, 69 Studabaker, James 35, 65 Studabaker, Larry 23 Studabaker, Walter 35, 49, 51, 67, 68, 71, 81 Sturgis, Rita 31, 65, 67, 69 Sturgis, Ted 35, 42, 49, 66 Swartz, Jerry 39, 51 Swartz, Kay 35, 61, 66, 69 Swartz, Terry 39, 44, 45 Suit, David 31, 42, 50, 51, 68 Symon, William 35, 42, 47, 50, 57, 66, 68 Talbert, Charles 35, 42, 49, 51, 67, 81 Talbert, Glenn 39, 45 Tarr, Tom 35 Taylor, Hubert 35, 51 Taylor, Linda 35, 69 Taylor, Phyllis 35, 60, 69 Terhune, David 23, 46, 57 Terhune, David 39, 60 Thieme, Laura 35, 60, 69, 71 Thieme, Linda 28, 66, 69, 70, 71 Thomas, Rebecca 35, 67, 69 Thomas, John 31 Thompson, Mr. 9, 73 Thompson, John D. 31 Thompson, John P. 31 Thompson, Steve 39 Tinkel, Mr. 52 Travis, Nikki 35 Trubey, Charles 35, 49 Tudor, Linda 39 Turner, Thomas 23, 42, 51, 57 Ulmer, Mr. 9, 68 VanCamp, Francis 35, 65 VanEmon, Connie 31, 69 Vore, Sandra 23, 64, 66, 69 Walker, Judith 23, 64, 67, 69 Walsh, Tom 31 Walzer, Ed 23, 42, 51, 57, 62, 67 Walzer, Linda 35, 67, 69 Ward, Kathy 23, 69 Ward, Richard 32, 42, 47, 50, 66, 68, 71, 72, 73 Ward, Robert 35, 42, 66 Warner, Brooke 35, 66, 69, 71 Watters, David 35, 42, 47, 60, 67, 68, 71 Webb, David 39, 60 Wenger, James 39, 51 Wenger, Susan 39, 66 Weterick, Cheryl 23, 69 Weterick, Mr. 6 Willey, Sally 35, 66, 69 Willey, Sylvia 31, 66, 69, 76 Williams, Judith 39 Williams, Nancy 31, 60, 66, 67, 69 Williams, Rebecca 35, 60, 66, 69 Williamson, Marsha 31, 69 Wilson, Susan 35, 69 Wolfcale, Beverly 36, 53, 55 Wolfcale, Constance 36, 53 Wolfcale, Linda 31, 66, 69 Woods, Dianne 39, 65 Workman, Judith 31, 61 Yergler, Suzanne 23, 69 Yoder, Carol 31, 66, 69, 71 Yoder, Steven 35 Yoder, Susan 39 Zoll, Deborah 35, 66, 69, 70 Zoll, Jeffrey 39, 60 Zoll, Mr. 74 The 1965 Retrospect Staff members selected by the yearbook sponsor, Mrs. Rose, are as follows: EDITORS IN CHIEF Larry Prible and Diane Neuhauser ACTIVITIES EDITORS Janelle Fritz and Margaret Rose Assistants: Kathy Ellenberger, Linda Bergman, Con¬ nie Sowards, Sandy Vore, Sandy Frantz SENIOR EDITORS Diana Johnson and John Fry back Assistants: Jane Hamilton and Becky Meyer UNDERCLASSMEN EDITORS John Rosie and Betty Licking Assistants: Diann Gregg and Debbie Smith ATHLETICS EDITOR Ted Mahnensmith Assistants: Ron Bowman and Gene Lydy FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION EDITORS Rick Fair and Paul Dentel INDEX SECTION EDITORS Andrea Aeschliman and Sharon Schwartz TITLE, THEME, AND DEDICATION PAGES EDITORS Earl Gass and Linda Good Assistants: Tom Jackson and Ed Nixon PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Mike Boonstra Assistants: Judy Jost and Judi Walker COPYREADERS John Phillips, Kaye Kennedy, Phil Captain, Becky Eich- horn ARTISTS Judy Larmore and Susan Niblick TYPISTS Marcelline James, Linda Flowers, Nancy Butts, Sharon Bauer BUSINESS STAFF MANAGER Gloria Dubach Assistants: Sharon Bauer, Jane Hamilton, Sandy Vore, Craig Markley The 1965 Retrospect Staff would like to express their appreciation to the following firms for their help and co¬ operation: Art master Yearbooks, Inc. 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