Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

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R if Ckq 363 X-iii 1 IW JAMES WEST- Jim is a fine fellow who has shown himself as a good custodian of any and all funds entrusted to him. Besides spending a fair amount of time on his school work, he serves as an employee of the Western Ohio Corporation and the Lima Morning Star. His extra-curricular activities included band, glee club and Hi-Y, and he showed himself capable and willing' in all of them, Girls are just beginning to bother Jim, but he has learned fast in this respect. MARJORIE' STRATTON-Should you chance some evening about four-thirty in the afternoon, to see a young lady walking down the street with about fifteen books under her arm you would know that this was Marjorie. She is living in BluHiton only temporarily, in order to complete her education. Seemingly shy and bashful, but really a good, sincere friend, she is a hard worker, and one who is well-liked by many. By ' the way she is quite fond of Patrick Henry's descendants. ANNA WATKINS-Studious and energetic, helpful at school and at home with a smile for everyone she meets makes Anna a valuable friend. Mable S. can testify A to the quality of loyalty and love to friends that this senior possesses. VERENA WINKLER-Helpful and contented is this country lass, conscientiously ' doing her best in her school work. She can be found in the auditorium the fifth period, Q helping the altos maintain their berth. After school she can be found, handing out Q ' books of knowledge to the eager students in the library. While always quiet and un- 2 assuming, she has done her best for our Alma Mater. u Q9 'O nrilv ' agp

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' .fv ali: 1 QTY l ilu. 7' - 2 - l HOWARD TRIPLEHORN- That's Howie is the answer to your question as to the identity of that tow-headed athletic whirlwind. As our athletic star he has made a name for himself and the school in football, basketball, and track, that extends tar beyond the bounds ot the state. This happy and carefree youth did not confine himseli to athletics alone, but fostered an all-round development as shown by his membership in the Athletic Scholarship League and his membership in the Student Senate. MARIE SCOLES-Quiet and demure is this shy girl, and by her giggle you will know her. She is always joking and full of fun, with a pleasant smile for all. Maries giggle can be heard and recognized at almost any time during the day. When you're down in the dumps and feel blue, let Marie cheer you up with her ready laugh. MYRON TRIPLEHORN- Pap as he is known by his friends is a quiet, mis- chievous, likeable chap. His ambition and pride is his Father's well-known Reo Speed Wagon. He is also interested in wood-working and has shown a great deal 01 ability in that line. Although Pap is not so well-known by the girls, he can display some fine football playing and some humor in the Study Hall lwhich is funny to every- one but the teacher in charge.J ALMA SHALLEY-Shy and modest, but what a true and loyal friend she is to all who wish her friendship. Although she may seem quiet, she is full of fun and good humor whenever good times are suggesterl. She is often seen hurrying to school late with many books under her arm. Her home is near the school yet she works in her i'athe1 s store in order to get some valuable time well spent. Alma's fine grades are well deserved. WILLIAM WELLS- Bill is a hardworking, and at times a brilliant student Though slightly te1npermental,Bill has proven himself a real citizen of whom the school can be proud. Bill is a fighter clear through and he says no women can ever persuade him to be a horse doctor. With great success in anything he likes, as exemplified by his musical career, we predict great things for Bill. MABEL STEINER-Here is a lassie who divides her time between her school work and her farm work. She always has a friendly smile for everyone and her laugh is contagious to all who hear it. She is a studious person, working hard for whatever she gets. Good-natured, kind-hearted, and cheerful, are only a few of her commendable qualities. Q Q-7 'LW 26 GD 2 oe - .Q

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, Qgiiigl F fig N N dll UQ Q? Mr. N. W. Cunningham Mr. N. W. Cunningham, well-known Bluffton resident and prominent sup- porter of Bluffton High School, was the first Commencement speaker at a Bluffton High School Commence- ment. The First Commencement Program Given at the M. E. Church, Bluffton, on June 3rd, 1881. Anthem -------- - Choir Invocation ---- Rev. Layport Music - Moonlight on the Lake - - - Hattie Ballard Essay ---- Helen F. Barnes fSecond Honorsj Oration Earth's Battlefields - W - Rolla A. Hickey Essay ---- Emma Lugabill Music ---- - Hettie Vernon Oration The Book of Fate Willis V. Hutchins Essay -- -- Lillie M. Clark Essay - False Lights - - Minnie Herrmann fFirst Honorj Music --------- - Choir Presentation of Diplomas to Class of Six Graduates Class Song Benediction - - Rev. G. E. Harsh X