Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

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eniom Flower: Pink Camellia Colors: Blue and White Motto: While we live, let us make the most of life. Paul Don Bixel, Vice Presidentg Mike Reagan, Presidentg James Lewis, Sec'y-Treas. We, the class of 1947, entered high school with 57 members. Under the leadership of Peggy Martin, we soon became accustomed to our new surroundings and threw ourselves into the activities of the school with such enthusiasm that the 1942 Buccaneer described us as one of the peppiest classes ever to enter Bluffton High and predicted, They will go places-watch them. The class continued to grow in number as Jean Anne Burcky led us through the 8th grade. Even at this early date we showed evidence of musical talent With members in the band, junior orchestra, junior choir, and even the senior orchestra. By the 9th grade we were the largest class in school with 62 members. This year both boys and girls went all out for sports. The girls won the school softball championship and the boys got their first chance on the football and basketball teams. Alice Ruth Pannabecker guided us through this part of our journey. A hay ride and party at the home of our president, Bonnie Grismore, gave us a good start on our next year. Music again came to the fore as sophomores took three of the main parts in the operetta, 'tln Grandmother's Garden. We also contributed one of our classmates to the cheerleading team. The first important event of our junior year was our class play, Best Foot Forward. As spring approached, we began making plans for the J unior-Senior Prom which was held May 3. Helen Burkholder had the difficult task of directing our activities that year. Four returned veterans joined us as we began the last lap of our journey. Sports again took the spotlight as both football and basketball teams romped through their regular seasons undefeated. About the time we entered high school the Buccaneer predicted that our boys would star on winning teams. This year the prediction was fulfilled beyond anyone's expectations. We took our places as leaders in the various activities of the school, but we still found time to sponsor the high school hobo'l party and present our senior play, The Patchwork Quilt. We greatly appreciate the help of our advisor, Mr. Spayth, in all the activities of the past year. Fourteen