Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

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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

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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

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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