Bethany Christian High School - Witmarsum Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1955 volume:

Bethany Christian High School 1955 Foreword May we introduce to you Bethany Christian High School? Bethany is the eager, lively student bodyg the dedi- cated, conscientious faculty and staff: the new build- ing. Bethany is the inspiring chapel talks, the soul- lifting chorus programs, the basketball thrills, and the noon dinner line rush-she is routine classes made lively with jokes, and friendship and good will are always in the air. But more important than all this, Bethany is our place of Learning to YValk with God Daily. We hope that by this book you will come to love and appreciate Bethany as we do. Pray for her that God may use her greatly to His glory. 2 ntroducing Board of Directors Faculty and Staff ..... vA Students ............... Activities ,ew.. Sports .,............ Physical Plant ..i.c Page Page Page Page Page Page W: Dedication To the Indiana-Michigan Conference and the Board of Education of Bethany Christian High School, who have inade possible for us such a great opportunity lor growing in Christian lile, we dedi- cate this hook with many thanks to thein and many praises to God. Sing unto the Lordg lor he hath done excellent things Qlsaiah l2:5j. Indiana-Michigan Neighbors The Board of Directors J f H - M494 S' x 17h 6 AMOS O. HOSTETLER Topeka President ANNAS BIILLIZR Goshen Vice-President HARo1.n S. BIZNDER Goshen Secretary Den-Q 3, H. ERNEST BENNUT RUss1il.L KRAISILI. Elkhart Goshen Treasurer ORA M. YODER Shipshewzma IOHN C. XVENGER Goshen ex-06500 as Conference Moderntm IOHN M. S. SIEINILR Pr1'nc'ipal Bible I and II XX'orld History Physical Iiduczition Health and Sulety Iicitnioinics MARVIN NAFZIGER ,'I.S.YliSflllII 131z.v1'111.'.xs illarzugm Clnircli History Olcl Iestnnicnt Unitccl Status CQOYCIIIIIICIIL Llnitctl States Iflistory Bookkeeping Clnistinn Iitlucution Speech 8 CLARENCE -I. HOL.-XNVAY Business Manager Latin II Spanish I and II General Math Introducing ur F acult ROBERT M. EWING lilemems ol Music Music Appreciation Aft Chorus Voice Culture Private Lessons LILSTILR l. CULP Animal 1-lusbundry Furui Shop Chemistry Biology Annual Sponsor Visual Aids DORO'l'llY HERSIILY Home Lcouomims l, ll 'ljpiugj I :uid ll ClliClCl'l2l Manugei' :JXQN RUTH C. RUTH English I, 111, and V Librarian GLADYS M. YODER English II, IV, and VI 10 JAMES R. CLEMENS Libraririn ROSEAXNN.-X MAUST Girls' Physical Education in -AI 1- K in-01 ELIZABETH BILNDJLR Algebra PAULINE KENNEL Piano If fuwf -H I' mi x g .- i 'ing gi ntroducmg MARY HELMICK Secretary 12 NEAL SLAB.-XUGH Bus Driver 'Q hi ur Staff SAMUEL S. MILLER Szlperzhicflzdczzf of b111'Id1'r1gs and grounds , 3 RACHEL MILLER Cook Introducing The Students The Life of Bethany Seniors Jumors Sophomores Freshmen Boys Gnls Total 8 15 23 ll 29 40 14 13 27 14 19 33 47 76 123 Second Semester 5 Senio I'S OFFICERS Marion Bontrager Prcwdent , . . , oooooooo , F ,w-----,A,,, , Vice-I'r1'sidcrzt Sc'cr1'f11 ry ,,,.,, , ,- Trcasznw' ., 7 Sponsor ,F F Class Color , 7 Class Motto Class Flower ,oooo 7 Francis Miller Betty Slabaeh ,F oo7,o Loretta Miller , F . Mr. C. Holaway Blue and xvllitlf Give the best: in return, success ., , ,,,.... Red Rose V1'1f1'an Amstulz, Goshen, Indiana, Goshen High School: mixed chorus, animal editor. Y Brains plus-once a lriend, always a friend-Mlives a day at a time. Ilfarion Borztmgcr, Goshen, Indiana, Millersburg High School, pres. senior class, pres. mixed chorus, varsity bas- ketball, annual stall, boys' chorus, ensemble. Never a dull moment-capable of responsibility-baskeb ball scoring ace. Rosa Cross, Middlebury, Indiana, Bethel Springs, Arkan- sas, sec. mixed chorus: bookstore. Big round eyes-truly a lady-merry chatter-sunshine in her personality. Lora Esch, Elkhart, Indiana, Elkhart High School, Re- flector editor, mixed chorus, ensemble, girls' chorus, quartet. Radiant countenance-loves good music-no stranger to those A's. LAMBRIGHT HATGHERY, INC. Donald Farmwald, Nappanee, Indianag Nappanee High School: cafeteria. Rastus -local comedian-appreciates his sleep. joan Frey, Shipshewana, Indianag Elkhart High School: mixed chorusg cafeteria. Jo - why teachers get gray - unpredictable - Carol's other half. Leland Haines, Elkhart, Indianag Hesston College. Executive appearance - gentleman - car enthusiast - friendly. Carol Hochstetler, Bremen, Indianag Bremen High Schoolg mixed chorusg annual stallg cafeteriag girls' chorus. Gracie -she's a talker, a joker, and then some-giggle of her own. MISHLER PACKING CO. Marietta Hochstetler, Milford, Indianag Hesston Collegeg Reflector stalfg mixed chorusg athletic assn.g cafeteria. Sweet 'n neat-friendly smile-blushes at times- Toots. Mark Hostetler, Topeka, Indianag Shipshewana High Schoolg mixed chorusg ensembleg Reflector business man- agerg Spanish National Honor Society. Seen if not heard-teacher to be-faithful class member. Ronald ilfllfflill, Elkhart, Indizmzng Concord High Schoolg mixed chorus. ''Brother -artistically inclined-quiet 'til you know him. Francis Miller, Goshen, Indianag Hesston Collegeg vice- pres.g mixed chorusg vice-pres. senior classy boys' chorusg annual business IIl21UIlgC1SQ varsity bzlsketbzlll, Friendly-here, there, and everywliere-likes to tease- courteous. YVOLFE GRAIN CO., INC Carol Miller, Lagrange, Indianag Shipshewzina High School: mixed chorusg Rellector stullg Spanish National Honor Society. Skillfully tickles the keyboard-doesn't let studies inter- fere with her education-Where's jo? Loretta Miller, North Liberty, Indianag Eastern Men- nonite Collegeg treas. senior classg pres. girls' chorusg mixed chorusg ensemhleg cafeteria. Vim, vigor, and vitality-way of her own-life of the party. Irma Rrmgel, Chicago, Illinoisg mixed chorusg girls' chorus. Good-natured-quiet until you know her-likes her Chicu- i go. Betty Slabach, Goshen, Indiana: Eastern Mennonite Col- lege: sec. senior class: mixed chorus: ztnnuul statllg ensem- ble. Good-natured-never lound loahng-luture well planned, 43,82 nil t EBY'S GUERNSEY DAIRY 'sttr ' V '-L. H. 14. Fink -tll l J I 'ff S Eudean Sclzlabach, Goshen, Indianag Bethel Springs, Arkansasg mixed chorusg ensemble. Studious-helping hand-lives her convictions. Willard Slabaugh, Nappanee, Indianag Wakarusa High Schoolg annual staffg candy store manager. Willie -ear to ear grin-blushes easily-ladies' man. Norman Stauger, Goshen, Indianag Wakarusa High School. Hidden wit-known by his walk-quiet type. Elwood Swartzendruber, New Carlisle, Ohiog Hesston Collegeg mixed chorusg boys' chorus. Woody -walks like a cowboy, sometimes like a clown- sets his goals high-accepts responsibilities. YUTZY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. Middlebury, Indiana Dorcas Troyer, Elkhart, Indianag Concord High Schoolg mixed chorusg vicebpres. girls' chorusg candy store asst. manager and bookkeeper. Busy, but never too busy to help-impetuous peals ol laughter. Esther Wcldy, Nappanee, Indianag Nappanee High School: treas. mixed chorusg bookstore: Reflector stailg annual staff. Es -studious-likes a good time. Esther Yoder, Bremen, Indianag Bremen High Schoolg mixed tthorusg animal staffg Reflector staff. jo -neat and ladylike-sincere. Lowell Hoover, New Paris, Indiana: mixed chorus. Back to the good old days -unexcelled witticisms-mar- ried. H. CLAIR AMSTUTZ, M.D. Goshen, Ind. Lewis I-Ioclzsicdler, Kokomo, Indiunug mixed chorus, Likes his car-easily mixes with the rest. Alary jean Yoder, XVLlkLil'L1S3, Indianug Xvakarusa High Schoolg mixed chorus. Lives Z1 day ut a time-conversation monopolizcr-big tease. Compliments of COCA COLA BOTTLINC COMPANY Goshen, Indiana Juniors OFFICERS 1J7'l3.Sl'd6TLl . .., I . , IN Iarion Yoder Vice-President .F .... .,.,. J olm Miningcr Secretary ..,,..... I Shirleen Oswald Treasurer ...,, , ..,.. ,7 IN Iarilyu Hooley Business Manager ......K ,,...... M orris Litwiller Sponsor - ,,,..,K...,,., .A,.. IN Ir. M. Nafziger MARTIN DIZCORQXTORS Ivzm C. KIQIYLIII THIS FINEST IN XVOOD FINISHING New Paris Rhone 569 IIILIIZIIIII Mildred Bonimger-Isn't quite tall CIlOLlgll-PCI'1JClUill lflllgllp' daring-little but energetic. Charlene BOVI1f7'IIg6Y--'T21lCI1ICLl pianist-smallgbubbles with en- thusiasm-twinkling blue eyes. Della Bylvr-Loves IJl'2lI1liS--llVC wire-enjoys sports-her tongue has no speed limit. Lurillc ByIm'- Lucy''-blond-lovely complexionglriendly-luns lovin'-first semester. Hamill CmssYKeen mind-likes cllemistryehus Ll CLU'-'Sllllllllg black hair. Lola llylccs-lfirst semesterfcourteousforiginzll-always clieerlul -graceful. Slzclba Elly-Serious il necessary-always ready lor ll guy time- never an idle moment, WAKARUSA COLD STORAGE lVliliL1l'LlS2l, Indiana Phone 91 We please as we freeze Dorothea FOSH?VWCOIIYCTSZIIiOI11lliSI-SlClldCI'-t'KJ PcLc1 ! How do you know? -likes ll good Zll'gllHlClll. Mn1'1'zf CfIlllgt'Vlrfll-EfHCiCllI in zu quiet waxy-good cook-41 smile lol' everyone. Alzzrlmzf' lImI11'Il-Dresses ucznLlv-sc:1111slrC-.s-swalks hcl' mind- . . 1 I lmncllcul JORCS-lltlYCIILLIYOLIS. . , 'vs IJFIIIIIX liar!mm:-Deep-tllroxllcd C'lllIL'k1CgllIl1Jl'CLlILILIIJICWIIIZIIKCS ' U ll good hoc-rod driver. V Lloyd IINHI111111-Mglllly buildfcznlm-npons zu '53 Chcvyfun- hurried. 151111 1fl'?'.Y,llH'I'gl'l'-Fil'Sl SCIIICSICI'-C0115idCl'IlIC ol OLIICIN--'ll word for ex'e1'yo11c. H'1.7If'UVl1 1'1z'rsl1bergm'--Iovizll-sllzlpping blue cycsf-V11 LCIISC. -ang ,S 'E BURGER DAIRY STORES-division ol' New Paris C1'Cz1111Cry Co., Inf. 5 . at is 1 Q 55- , ' fiiilg - , .. E, V , a , t il' H319 . mf A' K L M, ' Affuilyrz Hooley-Quiet until you know her!industrious-friend to exeryone-likes red hair. D , Ruth FIOOZIKJA-IlI12lglllZlIiVCgK1L1lCI at times-alertvenjoys skating -likes buggy rides-dimples. Kenneth Kauffman-Husky voice-wavy liair-jovial-likes to have fun. Mary Louise Ifflllglllflll-DCflIlllC opinions-always Cheerful-ller tongue knows no rest. Phyllis Kuzzflrmm-Future nurse-sings alto-Kaull's lrequently- not alraid of work. Doris Litwiller-Likes to draw and play the piano-seen but not heard-easygoing, l Morris Litwiller-Moron jokes- butch cut -looks the town over -ready answer plus a suggestion-''basketball player. 4 PINE MANOR, INC. Turkey Poults-Baby Chicks-Quality Feeds-Poultry Supplies Goshen, Ind. Gw1f'z'ic'w' .ilrflzlvr- Ienny -eiljoys Siilllillg-COIIIIJLIIIiOll2liliC-iilI- lll1'6 SCCl'Cllll'y. Afarifin AI1iHf'V-Sillt'Cl'C Christiann-gentleinzin-likes to sing-taxi' tlerinist- -just zinother Miller. jolui Miniizgw'-Iloesxft let his studies iiiterlere with his eduui- li0l1-2ll'gLllIIClllllliYC-lllilllllllll'C gizint-x'ic'e-prexitlent ol class. va Slvirlewz f,SZL'Il1l1+-xhlllilili0llS-KIZISS secretzirysdelmsts people with 21 gllllllf'-SiiVCI'-l0llCd soprziiio-keepa on the go! Ro,mli1' 1'1'mi-Dzirk liaiir-slay-ai winning, sinilesshort 'n sweet, ' Gloria Rodriguez-Mischiexous twinkle in her eye-first nemes- ter-quiet until you know her. .J uf-gy, if'- Ruby Slalmrli-I,.ikes to cllzit-l'z1x'o1'ite pnstiine, i'eaiding-depend- 4 i ft able-za real lady! -Q an 'F Camera shy PARKSIDE GROCERY .XND KI.XRKliT 1501 South Malin, Goshen Quality Meats K Groceries at ' 'ir i wh-ff i ik 41. A . -- i . Loren Stauffer-Sliyhcllore boy-lips thc least Llllllg parted. Rosa Mae Sffl1lffE?l -SlI1CCl'C ChrisLizmfclepenclzible-tliinks and then speaks-courteous-profound. .Sylfffrz Slcinm'-F1'ie11dly ''gzilf'-liuiiiorous-ciutup-''Big Sister. Ada Tmyer'-XVi1ining personality-during-lizis HlJ1'Ol.CCllOI1U-11 warm smile. Mfflffziz SfllfZIIIKIIl-GOOd-llllllll'CLli6Ll5f'g0lIlgflllllilUC smile. Tlzercsa VenIzzmvQuiet manners-shy-rcscrveclwzi little pearl. lllfzrialz Werlrfcr-Plziys Llic violinfmll-lmlonclesinccrc in the smallest detail, KRIDLR XURSLRIES, INC. MIDDLILBURY. INDIANA Home ol good roses. XV1'ite lor lrec catalogue. Rllmldnl II'1'n'111n11- Ron -linppy-go-lucky-21 Longfellow - Slllilylllg is ll necessary evil. joyre I'01lz'r-liverybody's friend-one llllllg at za time-loves ex- citcment. l.z'1'1' I'odvr, jr.- l,ec'!second SCIIICSICI'-Cl1'lX'CS a Nusliwjust plain nice. ' b aj Lk, AIIITIQII I'of1f'r-Gets that A -sense of lnunoi' under that quiet . CXICTIOI-KllllL'lx Illllltlf-lJlCblClClIl ol Class, SIIIPSHEWANA AUCTION, INC. Livestock sales at Sliipshewzma, Indiana, and Angola, Indiana The Auction X'Vay is the Fair XVay -1 X .,.,d: gl 'iv 13' IN' -Oi 593 i if if 29 Sophomores OFFICERS President ......,. ..... ,.......,....... ..,.......,, .. M a rlin Miller Vice-President .,.... v A.,. R ichard Hershberger Secretary ...... ....vA.., .., j oann Martin Treasurer .. ,,,.... A.... , ,,... ., ,.......,.,.. ,.,.,.,......,., .A........,..,,, . G a I e n Eash Sponsor ...-.. -L ....,,. ----.. ..,..... ----,.- ...... -- ..... ----- ...... Mr. Robert Ewing Compliments CLINTON CENTER MILL Simon Bontrager NAPIANA-FEEDS-MASTER MIX Phone 13 on 65, Millersburg R.R. 4, Goshen, Ind. jane Bartlett, International Fall M' s, 1nn. f2flClSC1'lICSICl'D Norma -Ivan Baughman, N. Judson Rachel Bixler, Elkhart Carolyn Burklzoldcr, Nappanee Slzfrlcy Crilow, Goshen Galen Easlz, Goshen Trezfa Gzmzlerz, Elkhart I' I X, X' X .9 ? tun ,l r ', -'Eg 1 I K I 'Y S FIRST NATIONAL BANK Member of Federal De osit I p nsurance Corporation Goshen, Indiana S 5 K Lyle Harlmarz, Lagrange Ralph Hrzrlman, Goshen Richard Hc'r.sl1be1'ger, Toto Mary Ellen Kaufnmn, Goshen Murybclle Kzzujlnzan, Goshen Allan Mav'tir1, Elkhart joamz Marlin, Goshen DR. AIONATI-IAN YODER 514 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen, Ind Phone 31058 Marlin Aliller, Goshen Oric Miller, Goshen A111171 Mullet, Nappanee Paul Myers, New Paris Dozmlrl Newromer, Goshen Dale Srlzlalmrlf, Goshen jean Snyder, Goshen l , 'E r GOSHE IMPLEMRNT LO., IAC. Good equipnlem makes 11 good l'zn'1ner better. ,l ki R i.e ,A e er1 , I. f 4, ff If ,pina HWS WV! ?fY's N-9' a '4P janire Stalzly, Elkhart David Troycr, Elkhart Esther Ventum, Chicago Melba Weaver, Goshen Dmziel Wenger, Goshen Amzie Yoder, Millersburg Clzris Yoder, Millersburg Palr1'e1'a Yoder, Goshen C. E. KAUFFMAN SONS JOHN DEERE Fzlrm Machinery Rd. 33 at x'VCSl11lO1'C, Goshen, Ind. Freshmen ,513 President ....,,... Vice-President Secnftary , ..... T1'l?IlSll?'CT ..,.. Sponsor ,,.,. . OFFICERS A Paul Borntrager Marcile Kauffman Ruthann Gardner .FF,v.. Ruby Bontrager Miss Dorothy Hershey GOSHEN FARMS DAIRY Protected Milk-The Pure-Pztk-XVz1y 621 Iiust .IIICIQSOH St., Goshen, Ind. Phone-31776 john Amstutz, Goshen Glenwyn Bollman, Nappanee Ruby Bontrager, Goshen Paul Borntrager, Ft. Wayne Dewayne Carpenter, Goshen Clair Cripe, Goshen Mary Ellen Dills, Goshen GOSPEL BOOK STORE Christian Literature and Supplies Gosheng 119 E. Lincoln Ave. Roger Eby, Elkhart Rutlzann Garclzzer, Goshen Mrmfin GI'IIgC7'l'C'll, Millersburg Carolyn Herslzberger, Nappanee Rachel Holaway, Nappanee David Horst, Escanaba, Michigan Pauline Kaufman, Goshen Z z Y Compliments of KROPF MFG. CO. Goshen, Indiana IF, .Jw it-f I Q. .af . 7 ,li . A 1 ff I L 'X Xu in Ma' i 'va L v.,. 5 J wf'Q,.,,,:,L GP ' z zigj , A..,: V y w.,,,, fi G 'Q QQ , Lois Kauffman, VVhite Pigeon, Michigan Marcile Kauffman, Goshen Ruth Kauffman, Goshen Gerald Leinbach, Goshen Kathleen Martin, Millersburg Carol jean Miller, Lagrange Maurice Miller, Goshen SALEM BANK AND TRUST CO. Goshen, Indiana AIJWIIII AfI'Hl'Tr, Goshen Ned AI1'!Ir'r, Goshen II'1'11ifrc'd AI1'IIc'r, Goshen Alyrl Nofzigcr, Goshen ll'f'.s'Icy Clszvzllfl, Goshen AIl'J'1'1All Slalmrlz, Goshen judy Slfzbrzzzglz, Nuppnnee 5 ' i' Cs' vfr up X 6 a G STAR TANK AND BOAT COMPANY Goshen, Indiana E 1 L swf . ' I , K 2 ,, , ew Carol Ann Stutzman, Nappunee Q2nd semesterj Elmer Stutzman, Millersburg Floyd Troyer, Goshen Alice Yoder, Middlebury Ruth Yoder, Bremen Carolyn Yonlz, Goshen SHANK REALTY 111 E. Lincoln Goshen, Indiana Introducing Activities Music or Rtciua.-ni1oN WORK FIQLLOXVSHIP ABSHIRE OIL COMPANY Distributors ol AIObiigllS and Mobile Oil Bethany Messengers The Bethany Messengers have a membership of one hundred, which is all but twenty-lour of the school enrollment. The songs they sing are mostly sacred music. During the Christmas season the chorus contributed live programs at local churches including a program at the school. More Easter programs are planned including a short tour. The entire chorus endeavors to enter the state contest. XVith these programs in view they happily work together to attain a better degree of perfection to promote the cause of Christ. Crusaders The Crusaders have very faithfully donated their part for the pro- grams. XVith a membership of twenty-two they have worked together re- sponsively. The songs they sing have been hymns and anthems. As the school grows and prospers we hope to see this chorus develop consecutively. SASH AND DOOR CO. Goshen, Indiana Caroliers YVith hymns and autllems the Caroliers have pre- sented their part on the prograni given by the Cil0l'llS. YVith a roll of twentyvnine each member has done her best for success. NVe see great possibilities of service as they continue their work. Compliments ol' GOSIILX NICXVS 43 Ensemble The Ensemble is a group ol' lourteen voices who have been selected to contribute part in our chorus programs. They rneinorized tl1e complete Christmas Story in word and song, and also tl1e Easter Story in song. Most of their songs are hymns which depict the idea ol' the program to he given. Throughout the year the group rendered services in old peo- ple's homes, missions, and hospitals. Their contributions have been greatly appreciated by the public as rnueh as they have enjoyed giving thern. M,-XRTINS FEED XIII I S INC Phone 712 New P urs Ind 44 'J Peter XX'i elle john l..XXe11gt1 .Xll Chapel Services The students Iind chapel services very interesting and inspirational. Each Monday Bro. Steiner has charge ol the devotional nieditationg Tuesday, hymn-sing: XVednesday, faculty talks: Thursday, student progranisg Friday, guest speakers. A week ol Christian Lile Conference was eon- ducted by Bro. Peter Wliebe. Another time Bro. Galen johns eondueted a series ol' talks on 'AYouth's Problems. Frequently traveling ministers give us a visit. XVhether in special meetings or individual talks, we are reminded that to live for Christ is not to live in vain. N.-XPP.-XN1ili lNll'I1liNIliN'liK SUPPLY CO. i5-fillllllIlC1'S, l'lC1'gll50ll, New Idea, New llollxuul, Paper, Sales X Service East on U.S. 6 NLIPPZIIICC. I11cliz111z1 45 Introducing ublieations g I Witmarsum Vivian Amstutz-Editor Marvin Miller-Assistant Editor Francis Miller-Business Manager Morris Litwiller-Asst. Business Manager Lester Culp-Sponsor Publishing an annual was new to all of us. Much hard work was put into learning how to do it. From working together in this we gained much ex- perience and enjoyment. --.---, D at FEED MILL-Wakarusa, Indiana Definite Feeds for Definite Needs Red Comb-Master Mix Feeds The Reflector Lora Iisclm-lizlflor Marion Yoder-.-I.vsislanI Editor Mark Hostetler-1311.s'1'11z'.s's Mumzgcr Galen list-11-llfjmrlmenl liflilor Miss Ruth ROlll-.S'!If7I15'!1l', l'll'l'.Yl Semester NEXVS Rlil'OR'l'1iRS Rosa Mae Stauller Marybelle Kaullman Harold Cross SPORTS Richard llershberger NVinl'ord llerahberger Charlene llorntrager CI..-XSS REI'OR'I'lLRS Carolyn llershlmerger Rachel Bixler Marlene Grabill Marlin Miller'-Fcalzzrrs Carol Miller Doris Litwiller--11rlfst MUSIC 'john Mininger Dorothea Foster fxlllllll Yoder TYPISTS Marietta Ilorllstetler listlmer Yoder Esther Weldy NI.-XURANX FARM Purebred Guernsey Cattle Dr. M. L. Weldy-R. 5, Goshen, Ind. Introducing Athletics Q The athletic program at B.C.H.S. is designed to provide facilities for physical and social growth. Christian fellowship is enjoyed while teamwork is learned under Christian supervision and in a Christian environment. At the beginning of the '54-'55 school year intramural softball was played. The high light ol the softball season was a class tournament which was won by the Seniors who edged out the Freshman team in the first game and later over- whelmed the Sophomores who had eliminated the juniors. As the school year advancedtbasketball became the major sport. From the large group of boys who participated in basketball, two teams were chosen by the coach and supervisor, Mr. Steiner. These teams, known as Bethany I and II, were entered in the C section of the Church League. Bethany I moved up into the B League at Goshen College, where they participated in a double elimination tournament. This ended the regular scheduled season for the var- sity. Games with church teams were scheduled to finish out the basketball season. At the end of the regular season of play a double elimination class tourna- ment was held. Each class was represented and enjoyed Christian fellowship with the members of the other classes. The Seniors repeated their softball per- formance in the basketball tournament by upending each class team as they won the championship. STAHLY'S PRODUCE Cash Buyers of Poultry Sc Eggs-Custom Slaughtering 8: Curing Phone 72 Wakarusa, Indiana Varsity Team Row One-Mr. Steiner, Coach, M. Litwiller, R. Hershberger, F Mlller D Troyer, D. Hfenger, Galen Eash, Student manager. Row Two-M. Miller, M. Bontrager, L. Hoehstetler, M. Miller. Bethany Bethany Bethany Bethany Bethany Bethany Bethany Bethany Bethany Bethany Bethany VARSITY RECORD 81 Holdeman 56 North Goshen 44 Elkhart 39 Bethany II 44 Trefoil 22 Yellow Creek 50 Riverview 41 Chicago Mission 50 Nappanee G6 Clinton Frame 69 Pine Manor Congratulations to Class ol '55 from -Ionas Miller K Son Your Massey Harris Dealer XV21liZl1'llS2l, Intl. Phone 88 Morris Litwiller Heig1it5'8 Height 125 Position: Guard Year: junior Richzird Hersliberger Height 5'7 Ufeight 1-10 Position: Guard Year: Sophomore Varsity '54- .1Iorry 1I4'r.s'fly I.t'wis 11oc'11stet1er Marion Bontrager David Troyer 1f1eig1it5'lt1 Heig11t5'11 11eig11t5'-1 XVeigl1t 1155 XVeig11t 150 XVeig11t 135 Position: lforwzircl Position: Center Position: 1 orw:11'c1 Year: Senior Year: Senior Yeur: Soplioniore Lvzuiff 130111110 Davy R.-XMERS FEED MILL N.XPI,XN.-X-11ONEGCLERSfXV,XNNiX FEEDS Grinding ik Mixing Phone-25711 New Paris Box 55, Forziker, Incl. Francis Miller Height 5'7 IVeig,ht 125 Position: Forward Year: Senior Marlin Miller Height 5'8 Hleight 130 Position: Forward Year: Sophomore Basketball '5 5 1 ff1H'13' ,mmf ,- Daniel XVenger Height 5'8 XVeight l20 Position: Forward Year: Sophomore Marvin Miller Height 5'9 XVeight 1-15 Position: Forward Year: Junior lffsrjzzfiw MN,-I, LINCOLN MOBILE HOMES, INC. INIOBILE HOMES OF DISTINCTION Telephone 732 Road 19 XVakarusa, Indiana Second Team Chris Yoder, Harold Cross, Allan Martin, Paul Meyers, John Mininger BETHANY II RECORD Bethany II 24 Holdeman 22 Bethany II 28 Elkhart 50 Bethany II 22 North Goshen 21 Bethany II 25 Bethany 39 Bethany II 43 Trefoil 21 Bethany II 17 North Goshen 16 Bethany II 42 Holdeinan 26 Bethany II 44 Clinton Brick 33 Bethany II 38 Treloil 36 Bethany II 38 Bethany III 39 Coniplinients of BETHEL PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1819 South Main Street Elkhart, Ind. Complete Church K Sunday School Supplies Greeting Cards, Sacred Records, Bibles, Books, Testzunents Come in and browse a while ,u nm, us Class Teams Class Champions Seniors L. to R.-F, Miller, R. Martin N. Staulfer, M. Bontrager, L. I-Iochsletler, XV. Slzlbaugh. If ll fl ner-up 1 r1'.vlln11'r1 Row One-C. Crips, lf. Troycr XV. Oswald, Row Two-R. Eby, M. Noljigcr. Sophomores ,eTH4Nr Back Row: A. Marlin, M. Miller, P. llzmiors Row One-M, Litwillcr, L. Stauifer, M. Stutzmzm. Row Two-H. Cross, R. XVire- man, M. Miller, Miningcr. Myers. Front Row: D. Troyer, D. Hfengcr, R. 'GL l Hffflf, H f. Hershbcrger. af, T I All 53 HOCHS'1'lLTL1iR TIN SHOP Homelile Chain Saw-Sales Sc Service-Spouting-General Repair XVorkvRoofin 1 mi. North, 2 mi. X'Vest of Nappanee Phone 2250 Levi bl. S. Hochstetler Introducing ur hysical Plant . i , -A-1 f f' -. .4 1 ' T- '-'FR' .2 W-'ffvfa-fQ-ff ' ' f.-ffga ,rufly ' , g P . Q33 , J iw-eg .13-1' 'mf nm - rv .'if:? T v'iW'f4r:.rf2 - ,z-M -v , ':.ii.s.t,f',tw -...e.-N The Ground-breaking Ceremony for Bethany was held on March 13, 1954. Construction was begun on March 15, the work going rapidly. The building is constructed mainly of cinder block and large wooden beams, the gymnasium is of natural finish wood, ready-shaped beams, and brick. The ricultural Building, which also houses the cafeteria, is a remodeled wel1-con- structed barn which already was situated on the eight-acre plot of land. School opened on September 5. The building was not quite complete, but us- able nevertheless. An afternoon was taken to clean the building and grounds in preparation for open house. Dedication ol the building took place on October 3. The new chorus helped in the service, and the students, faculty, parents, and friends dedicated Bethany Christian High School to the service Of the Lord. ST. JOSEPH VALLEY BANK Elkhart, Indiana 55 U , 4 J 1 ' 1 b f VV K .h g :L .- , H ' ' 'W' 'WX' ,,,. - ...W I V ..x, , . , , .:.m' .ui I . A ' I kb Q. V. KW frafvw' , 'jfjgg - - W4 AI M,-f pf, S5 f.V...,,L,.1ygf,,:,, ,. M, E.f.Lg: 52 -V K ,K M l1 .xNH j ii 3,12 ' W 'k 'few h.,.- 'HW-S in UK? ' , . - 5 4. W W - -,X Musk- 1 4 W N-2'-'.f1'2-1 Q- f . , I 1,,fl'lf'E ' 'flf-ifgfgli ,m51Zr. an F,-Lk In ,L , N5 .D tw A,kTw0-QW , 11,1 mfg, . lg' ai . ,gf-mg-ifmvzs, Qwfwfgrt, ' + fu. -,Q - ,W if-,vw gy, . ,gy I ,L , ,tk ,fidrxj-gy Twf b,., . 13 v 1 fue- v-w,g5'h5,'.6-zffggf, ...Q , 4 L J, H 1 4 -ug ' -:4,f'- , vb-'gg ,,. . -, .. .. ,gy Gay .Ja H -dw-a +: Q-W1 Q 5 .' . 2 -es ' 1' f 1 , ' ft: ,ui ' 1- -',-ff? ' fgfff QW , Kgriyilfa A3-4. NAR' K 'X V u'fK:.Q-My yi 1 'ff Fw:-if T 7 March 13 Pasture into Campus Rcznlimlion ol Il Drczxm XVc Thank Thee, Lord 2 Prayers into XVu11sg Gifts into Clzxssrooms. 'NVQ Now DCLlilf'ZlKC-'y 56 XVl11ll'S lor 1.lII1CllP Time for .'xll0ll1Cl' Class xVl12ll'S cooking? v 5. Down in Lhc lfznrm Shop lib gay This is the type ol' mom ll luture scgzllclznly likcs Beware! UIlllSLI1llSlI1CllS 57 Stretch! We're industrious seniors Irina. eil . N Silence-Future V.I.P.'S at work Snaps . We had a paper and scrap metal drive One cold February day 1 l The Faculty Meeting NVQ like biology 1Sll'l school fun! X i E lll-Ivll rcconlnlcml you! Privilegcd Cll2ll'2iCICl'5! F,, I . 64. X . 1 -.1 XVC wash windows Cleanup day Q11 , ,M ....J.N...,.,,,,.........wM ,gg i K ,Q- ,.. QM-WVMM 1.11 1Illl'l'y up! x'VC'l'C hllllgfy Ovcrllow crowd for Dcdicizltion P.T.A .... Food and Fellowship 1 u ntl' Sllldy hull is :always ...AL M Q-.M A 1 is quiet, of course GRAND CHAMPIONS l954 Ag Fleld Day XYC used to bc cum XVe can sec CYCl'yl1lillg lrum hcrc Ready, SQL, Go Real cool service 61 llcy, 1jsLllC1'l Yak-Yak f l if 1 K: 55 , Domus 44' ,553 Lowell likes Silvia watermelon Humph! 62 Autographs utographs Printed in U.S.A, Compliments NAPPANEE ASSOCIATION OF COMXIERCI'