Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1951 volume:

NOTICE! All copy must be by Feb, A ee XX A) AK 1951 Published by the Senior Class Editor — Margaret Stratton Editor - Louise Reichenbach Associate Advisors — A. Dwight Spayth and Theresa Olusser PERERA ORCA ST it I ap JOHN FREDERICK TRIPLEHORN Vice President “Duckfoot” .. . . little boy from South Main... . whose huge frame helped B.H.S. win football games .... at- tended the 1950 Boys State, is business manager for Cut- lass, and presides over Varsity B as prexy .... picks shop as his favorite subject .... is very handy with a hammer and saw... . “It costs too much” HOWARD NOLAN MILLER Business Manager PBSC te WC a participates in music, Hi-Y, and Varsity a= yt ee . favors mechanical drawing .... always popping up with the right answer.... “thrilling” he found the lead in the Junior play .... in his spare time you may find him working in a service sta- tion .... “Exc----- use me” Sonor RUTH ANNA LEE President “Ruthie”... . the ‘little’ farm girl who keeps the Senior class under control....always keeping one in suspense when telling about experiences.... To help others is her goal - . attendant to Homecom- ing queen was very thrilling to her .... biology was the subject best liked by her.... “You never can tell” CLASS MOTTO—Forward ever, Backward never CLASS FLOWER—Lily of the Valley ANN BASINGER DUNIFON Secretary “Annie” .... peppy and al- ways joking ... . controller of the G.A.A. and cheerleader ; . also attendant to Home- coming queen .... majors in science, home economics, and English .... hopes to be a homemaker patterned after her mother . . most thrill- ing to her were Homecoming and the lead in the Junior play =. . ; Oh: Hen” CLASS COLORS—Maroon and White LYNN ELLSWORTH CARMACK Ass’t Business Manager “Lean” .... wants to make a living associated with base- ball = a2 . ‘silly.ernin pis mouth, and loud laugh is how he describes himself . ie enjoys typing .... his fath- er’s theatre takes care of his spare time ... . outstanding in baseball and captain of student patrol .... “50” Jr.- On September 4, 1945, excited voices could be heard saying “Where’s room 211?” or “Where’s room 301?” Still another would say “Gee, I think I’m lost.” Yes, it was only the Class of “51” entering the halls of B. H. S. But of course, it wasn’t long until we got into the swing of things. Some of us played musical instruments in Jr. Orchestra and others in Jr. Band. Most of the girls belonged to Blue Triangle, Jr. F. H. A., and a few were members of the 4-H Club. The Boy Scouts and the Jr. High bas- ketball team occupied the boys spare time. We were represented on the Cutlass staff with three reporters and another classmate was a drum majorette in the band for two years. As Jr. High School came to a close we looked into the future with wondering Write Your History With Neu Art Portraits NEU ART STUDIO . ... “Hoo-Hoo-Hoo”’ thoughts about the next four years that were ahead of us. Then one bright and sunny day in Septem- ber, 1947, the Class of “51” entered High School... at last! Although our class was small, we were well represented in all activities and clubs during the next four exciting years. Y-Teens, F. H. A., G. A. A., and Girls’ Glee were the organ- izations which appealed to the girls. Not to be outdone, the boys participated in Hi-Y, F. F. A., Varsity B, and Boys’ Glee. Our class members also could be found taking part in various other activities such as: writing articles for the Cutlass and Buccaneer, dis- cussing the school problems in the Student Senate, patrolling the hall as Student Patrol members, blending our sweet voices in Mixed Sr. Prom was most thrilling 11TH GRADE OFFICERS .Don Oates .Lynn Carmack | Sols Cai ot Oe re Vice President ........... : Secretary-Treasurer on Se a Genevieve Burkholder ..Mr. Geiger MARYLN F. HOLTKAMP “Hole” . . always busy hunting for someone or thing . . often seen driving a Buick . . editor of Cutlass (JAMES BADERTSCHER “Bod” . - wants to become a man of money .... helped control the finances of the GENEVIEVE A. Cutlass as ass’t. business man- ager . . his outstanding height was useful to him on the pe pirate sive’ 7). also active in Varsity B and on and president of Student Sen- ate .... commercial is a hit aS a major.. her goal: To do something “just once that everyone approves of ... BILL AUGSBURGER sBul. =... that big hunk of man who may always be seen chewing bubble gum .. playing center on the football team proved very thrilling . blended his voice in the baseball squad .... he puts her knowledge as a “y BURKHOLDER picks ‘college girls’ as a fav- bookkeeper to use at Pross- enny . Spunky little orite subject but majors in er’s .... States that the whole cheerleader of 4 years very active in school . . holds down a post on Buccaneer and Cutlass staffs .... treas- urer of Y-Teens .... selects home ec. as favorite subject and received State Home- maker Degree in F.H.A..... what a coincidence, she wants to teach home economics . also attended Buckeye Girl’s State . . being crowned glee club and a member of Homecoming Queen was most Varsity B . . shop is tops memorable event... . “Other asa subject . Ebene door, please!” he sets as a ‘goal . . “Aw, come on!” FREDERICK EDWARD BRUNN “Fritz” .... the blond haired jokester with energy-plus.. . . three year letterman in baseball . . Majors in in- dustrial arts .... when not attending school you may find him cutting up meat... getting absence excuses is very important to him.... goal in life is to become a cook ,... “Give it to him” Chorus, and making use of musical instru- ments in Band and Orchestra. You may think that this is absolutely all the activities a class could be represented in, but you’re in for a surprise for we still have a few more activities in which some of us took part. The football, basketball, and _ baseball squads claimed many of the boys, not just as bench-warmers, but, as varsity or first string players. Cheerleading with all its joys and sorrows held the attention of two girls for four years. Another classmate led the band as head drum majorette for two years. The girls showed their athletic ability in the in- tramural games. They are very proud of hav- ing won the basketball championship when they were only Sophomores, and they may English and industrial arts =. « MOSt operant to him is to graduate .... “I can’t - stand it” “Oh, = = PAUL HERBERT CRAMER DOROTHY JEAN LEIBER “Dot” ... . very active, in school organizations ; letter award in music .. shorthand and bookkeeping rank first as subjects... hopes to become a secretary . - in her spare time she sells jewelry .... class trip will be most thrilling ... “Never can tell” p. H. ” clerk selling shoes. . sitya. Bi... his goal .... ‘“‘Charge!”’ still be overheard bragging about it. The Junior year found us “the small, but mighty class of B. H. S.” With the Junior year came more exciting events. Early in the fall you could see flashing on every hand of the Junior class something bright and shiny. A closer observation revealed the wonderful, uncomparable class rings. A ring was also purchased for James Frick. The presentation of “The Baby Sitter” killed two birds with one stone. The first was displaying our ability to act or at least try and the second to enlarge our receipts. These receipts helped us sponsor “The Cin- derella Ball,” which was held at the Elks Club in Findlay. The honored guests were the members of the Senior class and the faculty. senior year was thrilling .... Honey” . pitcher for B.H.S. baseball team and played on football team .... spends his spare time as a tea tended 1950 Boys State .... takes part in Hi-Y and Var- . To graduate is JAMES FRICK “James” - . Member of the class who is tutored by Mr. Ewing 2... Majors. in English, social sciences, and science .... when not study- ing he may be found reading or working on his coin col- lection also a great follower of sports by radio and reading material .... “That’s a good question” BARBARA JEAN LEWIS “Babs”... . the tall girl with great artistic ability and a flair for acting .... art editor for Buccaneer displays her ability .... majors in lan- guages and received honor- able mention in scholarship tests . ... she sets her goal “To be an actress and play the part of Catherine in Wuthering Heights” .... the local telephone office occu- pies her spare time... . “Well, to tell you frankly” SGUMMNYs es. 2). always friendly and a lot of fun.... enjoys bookkeeping .... attending F.H. A. convention maker Degree .. treasurer of G. A.A. and ac- tive in other school activities JOAN MARIE MONTGOMERY 4s DAVID M. HOFSTETTER “Dave” .. . . the farm boy from west of Bluffton who majors in agriculture and re- ceived F.F.A. award... . guided the Hi-Y through its “50” was very thrilling . achieved State Home- . . secretary- .. To get a credit in typing her goal .... “Plug ’em” activities .... also active in Varsity B, glee club, and basketball ... . giving the Junior play was most thrill- ing to him... . “Hen! No!” The year 1950 came and we were Seniors, not in the least bit dignified. The year we had always looked forward to as the most important was here. The Senior year brought with it still more surprises and activities than the Junior year could ever have hoped to provide. Nearly all the organizations of B. H. S. were guided by a member from our class. Besides participating in all the activities pre- viously mentioned we could be found work- ing on the Buccaneer, trying our luck at scholarship tests, and a few of us were elected to the National Honor Society. We were kept busy doing things to raise money for our trip to Washington D. C. We did everything from sponsoring a Bob Mason Show to selling magazine sub- 10TH GRADE OFFICERS President ..............Melvin Marquart Vice President ........Joan Montgomery Secretary-Treasurer ......Barbara Lewis Advisorw = ta fone .....Mr. Howe LELAND R. GARMATTER SGid’ 9s. ae themtarme poy who controls the F.F.A majors in agriculture, lish, and. shopy es = the plays and captain for the football team ... . outstand- ing is his thick crew cut.... considers the Senior year very important .... to graduate is his goal... . “It’s no use to lie”’ “Dainy” ... . noted for her pretty smiling face .... typ- ing and shorthand are tops as subjects ... . thinks Senior trip will prove exciting .... To find an office job is her EILENE MATHEWSON goal .... the Pine Restaur- ant takes care of her leisure time .... “Are you waited on?’’ LOUISE A. REICHENBACH “Squeaky: 2, Fee Y-Teen prexy A active in all other school activities .... bookkeeping is her favorite subject. ... may be seen hurrying around getting in- formation for the Buccaneer for she’s ass't. editor .... plans to go into nurses’ train- ing .... finds the Senior year thrilling .... ‘You nut head” scriptions and collecting newspapers. In April we presented “Meet Me in St. Louis,” which helped our budget greatly. The month of May was the grand finale to twelve years of hard work and fun as stu- dents in the Bluffton schools. The Jr.-Sr. Prom, Baccalaureate, Commencement, the Alumni Banquet, and our class trip made May the outstanding month. What abo::: these twenty-six members of the Class of “51”? What will become of each one as they go out into life? This you may be sure. Whatever way of life they may choose, they will go “Forward ever, Backward nev- er,” We greatly appreciate the guidance Mr. Kettlewell has given us during the year to. make it the best year in our school life. President Vice President ..... Secretary-Treasurer PCIVISOP Me, Woe iiwos Lin oe ot MESS Keel 9TH GRADE OFFICERS Pie «een ed ODN Lriplehorn ..Lynn Carmack ..Ann Basinger CAROL JEAN SECHLER Sseaten aaa. na ype, found working at Pine Restaurant . . Majors in commercial, English and home economics MELVIN EVAN MARQUART _LUbiA7). eethe quiet rarm boy usually seen in a green Studebaker .... majors in agriculture county officer in F.F.A. . ; ; . To be a farmer is his plan . 5 “Let’s go to Cory” MARGARET LOUISE STRATTON “Maggie” . friendly to everyone .... very active in all school activities .... be- ing chosen Buccaneer editor SVery Mthriling a cet n eo also keeps records for F.H.A. as secretary .... To do some- thing worth while is her goal placed in biology schol- arship test .. . chemistry and c ommercial are her fav- orite subjects .... “Oh! Sugar!” RICHARD HENRY JORDAN ... always has a joke... to graduate is most important “Dick” .... went to Bliss- to her ... . class trip, she field School before coming ve ae be most thrilling to B.H.S.... anew student o- I'll never tell who found his first day in B.H.S. most thrilling of all . .. Majors in science... always seen with his pipe dévelops further inter- est ‘in newspaper work as an employee of the Bluffton News Office .... Wants to be a success .... “Pshaw” WILLIAM DON OATES POOR...) tall farm) boy: who, of course, majors in agriculture . hopes to become a coach... . out- standing in basketball and football, being on both the starting ‘five and eleven’... also takes active part in Var- sity B and Hi-Y .. . was one of the stars of “The Baby Sitter” .... graduation most torn 3H. = = “got the goods on you” 8TH GRADE OFFICERS President... ks ts Vice President ..Margaret Stratton .....Louise Reichenbach Secretary-Treasurer ...... .Mary Dunbar PRAVISOL. cites’ ois ce stele stone Miss Slusser MILDRED LEE DALE E. RISSER “Riss” .... that tall hunk of man who always has a smile for everyone ....who helped ‘hold that line and tackle that man’ . - . also received “MTie” TENNEY +s basketball awards . . . plans Millie” ... . high spirited to take up farming personality ... . majors in enjoys sociology meme science . keeps tab of og te the money of the F.H.A..... hopes to achieve nursing pro- ber of F.F.A. and Varsity B ; . ‘Never can tell’ fession and be helpful to the Publica. -s. to class trip . looking forward . Partici- pates in many school activi- ties .... her favorite subject is physics “Jeepers! Creepers!”’ 7TH GRADE OFFICERS Presidents. :..iercor: ..James Badertscher Vice President ..........Bill Augsburger Secretary-Treasurer ...... Ruth Anna Lee A CVISORMR ss oc 5 Se ok Miss Steiner Janet Althaus Burdette Augsburger Marian Bell Gene Badertscher Paul Baumgartner Doris Berryhill David Bixel Barbara Burkholder Wilbur Bracy Barbara Diller Samuel Diller Clarence Greiner Frederick Habegger Bruce Hauenstein Vida Diller James Henderson Marlene Gleason “Juniors”—that’s us! Only one more year of school left. How time does fly! It’s been such a busy but enjoyable year, with Mr. Geiger guiding our footsteps and assisting our offi- cers: Barbara Diller, President; Charles Hilty, Vice President; and Joe Smucker, Secretary-Treasurer. We gave our all to the various activities such as Hi-Y, Y-Teens, F. F. A., F. H. A., Varsity B, and G. A. A. But that’s not all! Some of us were active reporters for the “Cutlass,” others were associate editors, and Joan Gratz was the ass’t. editor. We were also represented in the Student Senate and Don Triplehorn was on the Student Patrol. PAUL DILLER FUNERAL HOME Bluffton, Ohio = Charles Hilty Joan Gratz Eugene Kohler June Hochstettler Patsy Joseph Donald Leiber Shirleen Klass Richard Pattersor Six boys of our class lettered in football, and a number of them participated in varsity basketball and baseball. Musically speaking we harmonized in Girls’ Glee, Boys’ Glee, and Mixed Chorus. We were also active in band and orchestra. Shirleen Klass and Bonnie Parish were drum majorettes. With all this activity we still found time John Schmutz Marilyn Oberly Joe Smucker Bonnie Parish Don Triplehorn Nancy Steinman Robert Wenger Annabelle Stover Larry Zimmerly to earn money by selling at games and pro- ducing the play, ‘““American Passport.” With this money we sponsored the Jr.-Sr. Banquet and next year we plan to take a trip. We are looking forward to the day when we will shoulder the responsibility of Sen- iors, and become the graduating class of 1952. Better Buy’s Buick MILLE R BUICK SALES Completely Modern Automobile Repair FRONT ROW: Sharon Fritchie, Sue Risser, Mary Lewis, Janice Diller, Dolores Hauenstein, Ruth Non- namaker, Emma Schmutz, Sue Conaway, Elise Chamberlain, Colleen Cummins, Carol Carmack, Betty May. MIDDLE ROW: Janice Henry, Evan Lehman, Alvin Epley, Arley Criblez, LaVerne Moser, Richard Buch- The Sophomore class is an ambitious group, noted for its ability to get started early in its school years. We had a class membership of 38 pupils but we lost one member during the year when Evelyn Hershberger moved to Colorado. . Our ambitious nature was exercised in the extra-curricular activities, with the girls be- longing to G. A. A., Y-Teens, and F. H. A. The boys were kept busy in F. F. A., Hi-Y, and Varsity B. We were also active in the music organizations. Shirley Derringer and Rodney Jennings were reporters for the “Cutlass.” Best Wishes for a Successful Future er, Richard Benroth, Kaye Matter, Shirley Derringer, Joan Moser, Gerald Kaufman, William Shumaker. BACK ROW: Robert Mathewson, Dean Amstutz, James Green, William Montgomery, Charles Bucher, David Beery, David Burkholder, Karl Klassen, David Gerber, Robert Leiber, John Koch, Tom Bucher. MISSING: Rodney Jennings. Some of our boys played on the football and basketball teams, and Janice Henry was a reserve cheerleader. We enjoyed a hayride in October, but the outstanding event of this year was the re- ceiving of our class rings. The class piloted by James Green, Presi- dent; Elise Chamberlain, Vice President; Sue Conaway, Secretary; and Robert Leiber, Treasurer, wish to thank Miss Slusser for her guidance this past year and also Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Chamberlain for their supervision over our summer activities. SPW 5S (CCENTRAL OHIO LIGHT POWER COMPANY Although we were supposedly the “green- horns” of B. H. S., we didn’t feel green, for we participated in all of the activities that were offered. F. H. A., G. A. A., music organizations, and intramurals at noon claimed our girls, while the boys gave their energy to Varsity B, F. F. A., music, and the football and basketball squads. Our class also claimed a majorette, Ann Thomas, and two reserve cheerleaders, Mary Burry and Esther Mathewson. Preshmenr FRONT ROW: Esther Hofstetter, Ann Thomas, Wade Lehman, Arlen Campbell, David Tschiegg, Frederick Amstutz, Daryl Badertscher, Donavin Geiger, Mary Burry, Doris Basinger . MIDDLE ROW: Janice Diller, Vonda Burkholder, Carolyn Shafer, Esther Mathewson, Yvonne Rup- right, John McCune, Edward Reichenbach, Joel The responsibility of reporting for the “Cutlass” fell into the hands of Esther Hof- stetter and William Ramseyer. We chose as our officers for the year three boys who are Don Badertscher, President; Joel Joseph, Vice President; and David Tschiegg, Secretary-Treasurer. We wish to thank Mr. Howe, our advisor, for helping us through this year. On completion of this year we feel that we have taken a big step towards our goal of “dignified Seniors.” Joseph, Lou Moser, Harriet Badertscher, Jeanette Basinger.. BACK ROW: Roberta Basinger, Joanne Rodabaugh, Richard Stager, Don Badertscher, Marl Watkins, John Badertscher, Ralph Molder, William Ramseyer, Edith Yoder, Nina Epley. MISSING: Harriet Bixel. BASINGER FURNITURE STORE Bluffton, Ohio 11 FRONT ROW: David Steiner, Roger Reichenbach, Jane Fisher, Saundra Berry, Peggy Parish, Lois Amstutz, Karin Hauenstein, Dorothy Stratton, Dean Badertscher, Barbara Shumaker, Ralf Steiner, Gerald Yoakam. MIDDLE ROW: Junior Zimmerly, Ellen Balmer, Joyce Diller, Mary Badertscher, Sue Montgomery, Robert Steiner, Anita Klassen, Rex Aukerman, Janice ig This class for the second time, in its stride to reach its goal as Seniors in 1955, entered the doors of B. H. S. with a roll call of 36 members. We were music minded for about half of us were in either band, orchestra, or both. The drum majorette who represented our class was Dorothy Stratton. Athletically speaking many of our boys were found on the Junior high football and basketball squads. Being small didn’t stop Skidmore, James Matter. BACK ROW: Nancy Joseph, Nora Preto, Patricia Gaiffe, Marie Moser, Fredrick Basinger, Thorton Lauriat, Maurice Mahoney, Wilma Jorg, Irlene Gier- man, Janet Criblez, Jo Ann Hursey.. MISSING: Sallyann Hilty, Dawn Triplehorn, Paul Fritchie. Grade David “Pete” Steiner from making noise at the ball games as a varsity cheerleader. There were very few organizations to which we could belong but we did what we could in the Boy Scouts and the 4-H Clubs. Lois Amstutz, our President, assisted by James Matter, Vice President; Dorothy Strat- ton, Secretary-Treasurer; and Fredrick Bas- inger, Ass’t. Secretary-Treasurer, lead us through this year successfully with the guidance of Miss Duffield, our advisor. BASINGER FUNERAL HOME Bluffton, Ohio 2 Although we were new to B. H. S. and may not have seemed very important, we liked to think we were because of the many school activities in which we participated. Carol Moser was a drum majorette and Frank Chamberlain, a drum major. There were also others of us who played instru- ments in the band and orchestra. We were also interested in athletics, with a number of the boys making up the Junior high football and basketball teams. Shirley Burry, Jean Ann Frick, and Jean Ann Kempf were three of the reserve cheerleaders. They Seventh Grade SITTING: Russell Scoles, Dale Hochstettler, James Laycock, Jacqueline Berry, Lora Triplehorn, Shirley Burry, Jean Ann Kempf, Ronald Lane, Richard Bas- inger, Barry Corson, Ned Althaus. FRONT ROW: Robert Badertscher, James Berry, Jan Conrad, Ronald Chidester, JoAnn Niswander, Dorothy Herr, Kay Clauss, Shirley Galloway, Karen Zimmerman, Jeannine Benroth, Sherry Zimmerman, Sharon Wahlie, Denise Badertscher. MIDDLE ROW: Shirley Deifendeifer, Carol Mathew- Beef — Pork — Veal Phone 276-W HOME KILLED MEATS A to Z were not very big, but they surely made a lot of noise. Darlene Bechtel, President; Jean Ann Kempf, Vice President; and Jean Ann Frick, Secretary-Treasurer, with the aid of Miss Keel, our advisor, did a fine job in bringing us through our first year in B. H. S. Perhaps you have heard enough about us, but we want to say one more thing. We have a goal to meet, and meet it we will. Our goal is to graduate from Bluffton High School as one of the best classes, with the best mem- bers ever. son, Carol Moser, Raymond Cummins, Elsie Valette, Beulah Bixel, Darlene Bechtel, Carolyn Garmatter, Rebecca Frankhauser, Rachel Garmatter, Jean Ann Frick, Annabelle Amstutz. BACK ROW: Ronald Lora, Robert Derringer, Wade Moser, Loretta Nonnamaker, Norma Frankhauser, Sally Reichenbach, Jack Fields, Frank Chamberlain, Dale Schmutz, Marlin Amstutz, Bret Triplett, Robert Green. MISSING: Ann Hilty. Frozen Food, Locker Service Bluffton, Ohio 22a e, as alates “SoS Le aa yy ae Laat ana a a y Cee Teachers ak, ee) ak 2 O i= Ll i 3 eA fo @) AARON B. MURRAY “A. B.” ... directs our schools as superintendent and advises the Student Senate ... also a graduate from B. H. S. in 1923 . . . received A. B. inj 1927 from Bluffton College and M. A. from Ohio State Univ. in 1935... : “thrilled was he when asked to accept superintendency of Bluffton schools . . . outstanding are his extroversive propensities . . “A good life” is his goal. Mary Gratz, Clerk; Paul W. Stauffer, Carl Derringer, Vice Presi- dent; Rev. V. C. Oppermann, President; Aaron Murray, Dr. B. W. Travis, Levi Althaus GERHARD G. BUHLER George” ... attended Mt. uake High School in Minne- ota .. . graduated from Bluffton College with A. B. ind Ohio State Univ. with M. A. ... principal of the high Pool, instructor of General science and Physics, advisor if Hi-Y and the National Hon- wr Society are included in “big” part he plays in B. A. S. ... also found time in he summer to teach Psychol- igy and Education at Bluff- on College and attend the ‘ord Trade School... states hat all experiences associated vith B. H. S. are thrilling. | | | SECRETARY MARY K. GRATZ “Katie” ... the girl in the office whose job is never done. . busy is she all day helping the faculty and students, whatever their needs may be .. . besides being high school secretary, she is also clerk of the Board of Education and school treasurer . . . graduated from Columbus Grove and Tiffin Business Univ. OCIE ANDERSON Ocie ors the teacher of B: lake Sy who look for the LORAIN A. B SINGE : where to i always knows : i FFIELD ENCE R. DU ical nd FLOR the Phys ag ets _ advisor of F. 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Naval, Reserve: for heving lived’ “To prepare my ate tion and %! Ss. in L. 5. orld a better D Ss. in Educa School with B. wo Univ. Library is his goal. THE OBLIGATION OF CITIZENSHIP In this age, more than ever before, we are faced with the problem that the individual accepts and expects all the rights of citizen- ship under our form of government, and too many persons do not accept the responsibili- ties of being a citizen in the same measure. In the past, we are told, young people and adults worked for the welfare of others over and beyond the usual effort expected and all society benefited and greater happiness HARRY E. KETTLEWELL i i the rt—whether it be in business or Armed Forces.” resulted for our people. It has been increasingly evident in recent years that money has become more and more the goal for our people, young and old. We lean very much toward things of eco- nomic value. People expect to be paid for doing things, beyond their regular job, once done as a privilege and pleasure. It has come to our at- tention that some parents not only pay good- HMAN EARL W. LE of B. teacher RY tor of Mathemetics, “parls another pees glee clubs, RICHARD Q. LON all the “Harry”. . -insttucyss and and asst. (it toe ee director vchestra and also “Red”. . 1. the one eceeais and re- advisor of ere Cmoutstanding char- mixed chorus, — pand perro blame. for Blue on its victories ene ie nis ‘sense, of hugh. school responsiDir came ee peste cae 20 ceives ae. 3 erent hg hes ee acte Findlav ‘ at foo Ss. he Sa Ve hysica ted from ; tion from £ B. H. and the EHS oboe all Phy ge gradweceived 3. Sn Mtn Schoo! ah Be oe athe Swiss Maotner, graduate of he seeg and guides batons fi a noon : i iv. a MT tate Col- A Sree ; . A of in : F d Mia ation from pe ot local Senior righ School. « «. iege._- . his also in et cadine feature JS cic High Ss ris A fe) st j AS fee see ae Sy ee ene ars ro eoop 56: alseTo live to 2000 A. D in Music PhS ability to use Mit hair pete graduated ae vol ‘ naracteristic. his goal. outstanding ¢ School and his B. S. at Bowling Green c Univ. WILFORD WIL ety “Bill” O. GEIGER “Prof.” BUR A. HOWE Masocistias ener otn te ; P s ; See Ul a who gragnemistry and Biology of B. Hg One of me busiest teachers and fatige as president, the Teacher's e Was a “‘b 2p BE. and Social i2,1,15Structor of ; er “ : Brade are ale, 7, °o0S also advisor ashful” Juni : m al Sciences English Enel; , re also und of the Junj LOE Moves en class advi - ..also F nglish, - + + teaches Tat we when a student unior class, , this he j a ROL rat idan os ranks firet j,, 20Nual R atin and an important event? 2, Sgholarship it is mayor of Burne, eleventh year 3 association: win! 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We urge pupils and citizens gen- erally to raise our standard of behavior to include some humanitarian impulses in our daily living and to look to ourselves more and more for the reason for the unsettled condi- “Jea the V7, f con ocat oon THERESA F SLUSS A. Dwi : Saenice teacher Saha te sna! Home eddy” a oes ae anothe ER Pap aaa GHT SPAYTH ability to und 30s) ae, OP smile a Pe aWnO enjoys traveling t,o! B. H March bj - + . 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S Spare of 1940. anquet and Prom by the Class resident, - ++. looking j his goal to “Wateh ollege football.” oS Ne tion of the times. We need to respect our parents and their opinions, we need to respect those who have been placed in charge of our various institu- tions, we need to respect the laws and reg- ulations that have been made for the welfare of all people. This is needed in the home, the school, and in community life. —A. B. Murray, Superintendent FRANCIS BASINGER Bus Driver eh CHARLES COUCH 2 ee Bus Driver ' AARON MESSINGER Bus Driver MRS. HAZEL EVERSOLE Cafeteria Director PATRICIA SCHMIDT Assistant Librarian : i — CHARLES PATTERSON Bus Driver WADE BECHTEL ey Custodian Engineer . ; ALBERT WINKLER Assistant Engineer BLUFFTON HIGH ET@3 oA. ——= FIRST ROW: William Ram- seyer, guard; Arlen Campbell, back; John Koch, back. SECOND ROW: Robert Leiber, end; Donald Leiber, guard; Wilbur Bracy, back; John Triplehorn, back. THIRD ROW: Clarence Greiner, end; Don Oates, end; John Schmutz, tackle; Robert Wenger, guard. FOURTH ROW: Edward Reichenbach, tackle; Mar! Watkins, tackle; Richard Patterson, center. THE OHIO OIL COMPANY Refiners and Marketers Marathon Gasoline and Motor Oil i SUSAR Da es erwasi A. P. TEA CO. Bluffton, Ohio FIRST ROW: Ralph Molder, back; William Shumaker, back; Paul Baumgartner, guard. SECOND ROW: Leland Gar- matter, back; Don Triplehorn, back; LaVerne Moser, guard; David Burkholder, end. THIRD ROW: Bruce Hauenstein, guard; Paul Cramer, tackle; Dale Risser, end; Karl Klassen, end. FOURTH ROW: Bill Augsburger, center; William Montgomery, center; Don Badertscher, tackle. REXALL DRUG STORE Armin Hauenstein Bluffton, Ohio Football Western Buckeye League by the score of 34-13. Dale Risser scored on a touchdown pass from Garmatter, and Don Triplehorn ran 40 yards for the second touchdown. Bracy scored the extra point on a pass from Gar- matter. Opening the season with a somewhat inex- perienced team the fighting Pirates ended a fairly successful season. The Pirates operated from a T-formation directed by Leland Gar- matter, Western Buckeye All-League quar- terback. In the Ada game Garmatter received a dislocated shoulder and his passing and running were greatly missed in the early part of the season. KENTON 0—BLUFFTON 13 The season’s first game, played with Ken- ton, saw the Pirates come out on top by a score of 13 to 0. John Triplehorn plunged over from the two yard line for the first Bluffton tally, and Don Oates scored the second when he caught a touchdown pass from Garmatter and ran 15 yards for a score. Don Triplehorn tallied the extra point by snagging a pass from Garmatter. ADA 7—BLUFFTON 13 A week later the Pirates showed still more sparkle when they defeated Ada, the sixth straight time in the last decade, by a score of 13 to 7. John and Don Triplehorn scored the touchdowns with Garmatter passing to Don Triplehorn for the extra point. BELLEFONTAINE 13—BLUFFTON 0 Bellefontaine Chieftains came into Bluffton next, giving the Pirates their first setback of the season by a score of 13-0. VAN WERT 42—BLUFFTON 12 The Pirates again met defeat at the hands of the Van Wert Cougers by the score of 42 to 12. Van Wert, always a powerful team, was no exception this year, and with a speedy backfield and plenty of strength, had a de- cided advantage over B. H. S. gridders. Don and John Triplehorn scored the TD’s. CELINA 30—BLUFFTON 40 The Pirates surprised everyone and top- pled Celina by an impressive score of 40 to 30. John Triplehorn scored three touchdowns, Don Triplehorn and Don Oates each scored one touchdown, and Leland Garmatter scored one on a brilliant 90 yard kickoff return at the second half. Four extra points were success- ful. ST. MARYS 34—BLUFFTON 13 Bluffton traveled to St. Marys October 18, and were handed their third defeat in the P-K TRUCK STOP Beaverdam, Ohio Fine Food---Good Service The Parks—Klay Company RUFF’S 5c to $1 STORE Ralph Patterson, Mar. WAPAKONETA 13—BLUFFTON 31 Bluffton once more tasted victory when they beat Wapak 31 to 13. John Triplehorn scored three touchdowns and Don Oates and Bob Wenger each scored one touchdown. Garmatter passed to Oates for the extra point. CAREY 13—BLUFFTON 7 In their last home game of the season the Pirates were defeated by Carey in a down- pour of rain by the score of 13 to 7. Gar- matter plunged over from the 2 yard line for the touchdown and John Triplehorn ran around end for the extra point. COLUMBUS GROVE 0—BLUFFTON 20 Climaxing the 1950 football season Bluff- ton High’s gridders white-washed Columbus Grove 20 to 0. John Triplehorn plunged for a score in the first period, and Garmatter passed to Don Triplehorn to give Bluffton a 7-0 half time score. Coming back strong in the third quarter Garmatter ran 80 yards around end for a touchdown, and John Triplehorn plunged over for the extra point. The final score came in the same period when John Triplehorn plunged 2 yards for the score. Bluffton schoolmates and fans will remem- ber the passing and running of Leland Gar- matter, the hard running and tackling of John Triplehorn, the running and kicking of Don Triplehorn, the pass catching of Don Oates and Dale Risser, the steadiness of John Schmutz, Robert Wenger, and Wilbur Bracy, and the offensive and defensive playing of Paul Cramer, Bruce Hauenstein, Richard Patterson, and Bill Augsburger. WESTERN BUCKEYE ALL-LEAGUE TEAM John: Triplehorn., aos seen os ee Ist team Robert: Wenperozs.3: 20. eee oe 2nd team Lelandstvarmattér (ora. ner eae 2nd team ADA ALL-OPPONENT TEAM Robert Wenger John Triplehorn URICH’S CITY MARKET Meats, Groceries and Produce Bluffton’s Complete Food Market Ee a an a nee Queen—Genevieve Burkholder Attendant—Ann Basinger BLUFFION NEWS a hs dl JEWELRY STORE 129 North Main Street Attendant—Ruth Anna Lee MONTGOMERY NEWS and SODA FOUNTAIN 25 a Richard Lowry Donavin Moser Richard Benroth, Joel Joseph Bruce Hauenstein, Joel Joseph, Charles Bucher PINE RESTAURANT DR. RODABAUGH a0eYeureah abtnsee SUTIES DRY CLEANERS FRONT ROW: David Steiner, James Laycock, James Berry, Ronald Chidester, Ger- ,ald Yoakam, Jan Conrad, Barry Corson, Richard Basinger. MIDDLE ROW: Dale Schmutz, Russell Scoles, Robert Derringer, Raymond Cum- mins, Bret Triplett. BACK ROW: Maurice Mahoney, Jack Fields, Rex Aukerman. QUrr Toy 4 A 8h 3 FRONT ROW: James Laycock, David Steiner, James Berry, James Matter, Barry Corson, Robert Badertscher. MIDDLE ROW: Wade Lehman, Fredrick Basinger, Arlen Campbell, Edward Reichenbach, Maurice Mahoney, Joel Joseph. BACK ROW: William Ramseyer, Jack Fields, Ralph Molder. COMMUNITY BLUFFTON FLYING SERVICE - STEINER Bluffton, Ohio CHEVROLET SALES MARKET Charter-Flight Instruction Bluffton, Ohio Aircraft Sales and Services 27 FIRST ROW: Don Triple- horn, James Badertscher, Robert Wenger SECOND ROW: John Sch- mutz, Leland Garmatter, Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Bluffton Spencerville Carey Wapakoneta Edgerton Delphos St. John. .46 Ada Lima St. Rose ....59 Celina Lima St. John Kenton Wilbur Bracy, David Hof-) stetter THIRD ROW: Richard Pat-) terson, Don Oates, David | Gerber Bluffton Bluffton Pandora Bluffton Bellefontaine Bluffton Columbus Grove ..69 Bluffton North Baltimore ..73 Bluffton Van Wert LIMA EXEMPTED VILLAGE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOL TOURNAMENT Blattion. ns 46 Lima St. Rose LET , ee ee LaVerne Moser, Tom Bucher, William Montgomery, David Burkholder, Karl Klassen, Joe Smucker, Evan Lehman. The Pirates basketball squad built around three lettermen, Jim Badert- scher, Leland Garmatter, and Don Oates, started out the season in good style by winning five out of the first six games. Tough luck hit the team when Don Oates received a torn ligament and a chipped ankle bone and Jim Badertscher sprained his ankle. After that the Pirates could never seem to get rolling; however they had a few good games under their belts. The Pirates dropped ‘from the Celina tournament in their first game by bowing to Lima St. Rose. This game was also the last game that Jim Badertscher, Leland Garmatter, Dave Hofstetter, and Don Oates played for Banas. Team members at the end of the season were as follows: Seniors, Jim Badertscher, Leland Garmatter, Dave Hofstetter, and Don Oates; Juniors, Wilbur Bracy; Richard Patterson, John Schmutz, Joe Smucker, Don Triple- horn, and Robert Wenger; Sophomores, David Gerber and David Burk- holder. There will be a lot of material for next year’s team, and with another year’s experience to their credit they should function in good style. SIDNEY C. STETTLER THE LAPE CO. Insurance Exclusive Ladies’ Store 29 Ann Basinger, David Steiner, Genevieve Burkholder. Jean Ann Frick, Jean Ann Kempf, Shirley Burry, Janice Henry, Mary Burry, Esther Mathewson. BLUFFTON MEAT MARKET Home Killed Meats—Custom GEIGER DILLER Butchering and Processing Bill” “Si i mtn CN ee KOONTZ SINCLAIR SERVICE fe B 40 6 Ohio , BIXEL MOTOR SALES Bluffton as : Ly ae a am ieee rt YS IN —. SITTING: Colleen Cummins, Kaye Matter, Joan Moser, Annabelle Stover, Sue Risser, Lynn Carmack, Elise Chamberlain, James Matter, Lois Amstutz, Karin Hauenstein, Sallyann Hilty. FRONT ROW: Dale Hochstettler, Ronald Lora, Vonda Burkholder, Lou Moser, Esther Hofstetter, Harriet Badertscher, Anita Klassen, Edith Yoder, Margaret Stratton, Saundra Berry, Rebecca Frankhauser, Carol Carmack, Barbara Burkholder, James Laycock. MIDDLE ROW: Roger Reichenbach, June Hochstet- tler, Rex Aukerman, William Montgomery, David Gerber, Richard Bucher, James Green, David Tschiegg, Wade Lehman, Robert Steiner, Sue Con- away. BACK ROW: Evan Lehman, Charles Bucher, Robert Leiber, Roberta Basinger, Tom Bucher, Rodney Jen- nings, Samuel Diller, Dorothy Leiber, Maryln Holt- kamp, David Bixel, Barbara Diller, Don Badertscher. MISSING: Louise Reichenbach, Thorton Lauriat, William Ramseyer. Band. Boom, boom rat-a-tat-tat, and the band of 52 members is off down the field. If you lis- ten closely enough you can still hear the echoes of Mr. Lehman or Shirleen Klass, the head majorette, saying, “get in step, keep those lines straight, and you’ve had a week to memorize your music.” Yes, these memories will stay long in the minds of the band mem- bers, and those of the intricate patterns dis- played and peppy music will remain in the minds of the students and fans. On the more serious side we worked with a smaller group of 48 for the concerts and contest. A few of the pieces the public heard at the annual fall and spring concerts were “Mantilla,” “Klaxon,” “The Voyager,” and “Old Vienna Overture.” The contest num- bers, on which we put in many hours work, were “Spring Promenade,” and “The Glass Slipper.” Through the help of the public, donations of town organizations, and the athletic de- partment we purchased ten uniforms, a bass clarinet, three snare drums, and a bass drum. Lynn Carmack Margaret Stratton Samuel Diller James Green Secretary-Treasurer Librarian - CARMA THEATER “Movies Are Better Than Ever” Bluffton, Ohio FRONT ROW: Jacqueline Berry, Raymond Cummins, Annabelle Amstutz, Carolyn Garmatter, Ronald Chidester, Jean Ann Frick, Sallyann Hilty, Karin Hauenstein, Lois Amstutz, James Matter, Thorton Lauriat, Robert Derringer, Frank Chamberlain, Saundra Berry, Rebecca Frankhauser, Anita Klassen, Ann Thomas, Carol Moser, Frank Chamberlain, Shirleen Klass, Bonnie Eddie, Dorothy Stratton, Bonnie Parish. Grade “A” Milk Smooth Freeze Ice Cream MEADOW GOLD DAIRY Bluffton, Ohio Roger Reichenbach, Sherry Zimmerman. BACK ROW: Ned Althaus, Robert Green, Beulah Bixel, Robert Steiner, Wade Moser, Shirley Galloway, Loretta Nonnamaker, Rex Aukerman, Ronald Lora, James Laycock, David Steiner, Dale Hochstettler. MALATE Earl Lehman June Flavor Butter Smoozette Cheese 35 a ee ed away, Lynn Carmack, Don Badertscher, Charles Bucher, Samuel Diller, Maryln Holtkamp, Dorothy Leiber, James Green, David Tschiegg, Rodney Jen- nings. MISSING: Dorothy Stratton, Louise Reichenbach, Thorton Lauriat. FRONT ROW: Anita Klassen, Ann Hilty, Janice Skidmore, Shirley Derringer, Irlene Gierman, Wilma Jorg, Janet Althaus, Barbara Burkholder, Beulah Bixel, Esther Hofstetter, Jean Ann Frick, June Hoch- stettler. BACK ROW: Joan Gratz, Annabelle Stover, Vonda Burkholder, Saundra Berry, Edith Yoder, Sue Con- Onchostra “Why, one of us could drown you out in any song.” Yes, you guessed it. Just the wind and brass section arguing as to who can play the loudest. It seems the wind and brass in- struments have never liked the strings, say they “squeak” too much, but still? Well, we finally decided to compromise and guess what, “We can honestly play music.” In concerts we played more serious music such as “lst Movement of Beethoven’s Fifth,” and “Meadowlands.” In the contest we ELK RESTAURANT Fine Foods — Fountain Service Diamonds and Watches LEIBERS JEWELRY STORE showed what our mighty thirty could do with the pieces, “Capricio in A” and “Finale from 5th Symphony.” The band plays at the football and basket- ball games, but we do something that is just as important. Every year we play at Com- mencement and watch the graduating class march up the aisle, onto the stage, and re- ceive their diplomas. The traditional song which we play for this is “Pomp and Circum- stance.” EMMERT PLUMBING AND HEATING vets a Re FRONT ROW: Wilma Jorg, Irlene Gierman, Anita Klassen, Dorothy Stratton, Janice Skidmore,’ Beulah Bixel, Jean Frick, Raymond Cummins, Ronald Chid- ester, Jacqueline Berry, Carolyn Garmatter, Anna- belle Amstutz MIDDLE ROW: Saundra Berry, Norma _ Frank- hauser, Frank Chamberlain, Robert Derringer, Ned Althaus, Robert Green, Robert Steiner, Roger Reich- enbach, Rex Aukerman, Wade Moser, Ronald Lora, David Steiner, James Laycock, Dale Hochstettler, Sherry Zimmerman BACK ROW: Barbara Shumaker, Shirley Galloway, Loretta Nonnamaker Gr. Orchestra “Squee.” Honestly some of the sounds that come out of the band room, oh my goodness!!! Yes, the Jr. Orchestra is prac- ticing. This is an organization made up of the seventh and eighth grade musicians, and more or less a preparatory cuvurse to Sr. Orchestra. On interviewing one of the members of this organization, I found out what its most outstanding characteristic is. Her answer was and I quote “If you say anything about it, say something about the trumpets. They’re never playing the right notes,” unguote. But then maybe the trumpets think it’s the other sections that are off. You never hear the Jr. Orchestra at public gatherings but they’re always in there practicing. Here are a few of the songs they have been practicing, ‘“Lar- ghetto,” “Steven Foster Melodies,” “Inter- mezzo,” and “Danube Waltz.” JOHN FETT SONS MUMMA ELECTRIC SHOP STEINER HUSER HARDWARE Bluffton, Ohio “Ed” and “Hi’’ 37 Beh i REE FRONT ROW: Janice Henry, Mary Burry, Barbara Burkholder, Joan Gratz, Vonda Burkholder, Carol Carmack, Joan Moser, June Hochstettler, Lou Moser, Ann Basinger, Genevieve Burkholder, Doris Basinger. MIDDLE ROW: Esther Hofstetter, Yvonne Rupright, Carolyn Shafer, Jeanette Basinger, Shirleen Klass, Janet Althaus, Janice Diller, Dolores Hauenstein, Bonnie Parish, Colleen Cummins, Edith Yoder, Mil- a) PERE RE amen noR dred Tenney, Joan Montgomery, Harriet Bixel. BACK ROW: Ruth Lee, Sue Conaway, Marian Bell, Marlene Gleason, Joanne Rodabaugh, Ruth Nonna- maker, Emma Schmutz, Marilyn Oberly, Nancy Steinman, Dorothy Leiber, Maryln Holtka mp, Anna- belle Stover, Janice Diller. MISSING: Louise Reichenbach. Gulls Glee ? He raises his baton, as he lowers it the piano starts, four measures later the girls are joyously singing, but alas, ten measures more, the baton hits the stand with a mighty “whack” and a voice is heard saying, “So- pranos you're flat again, let’s start over.” This always brought groans but it also made a precisely timed and in-pitch choir. Please don’t take me too seriously for. in the end they always had the music memor- ized and sang with their best ability. We helped round out the fall and spring concerts with such melodies as “In a Jap- anese Garden,” “Day Break,” and “Spring Rain.” In athletics the boys are called Pir- ates, well when contests came we went in fighting like Pirates with our two melodies, “Three Little Maids” and “When I Was One and Twenty.” On “Youth Sunday” we sang in one of our local churches to which we had been invited. The two sacred songs we sang were “Bless This House” and “Lift Thine Eyes.” Ann Basinger Maryln Holtkamp Janice Henry Marilyn Oberly Marian Bell Secretary-Treasurer Librarians THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON Member of Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Petes FRONT ROW: Daryl Badertscher, Donald Leiber, Edward Reichenbach, David Bixel, Robert Wenger, LaVerne Moser, Howard Miller, Lynn Carmack, Rod- ney Jennings, Joe Smucker, David Tschiegg Cee CRS. Gi BACK ROW: Karl K Boys Glee Ohh!! (That was supposed to be a swoon) there goes the boys’ glee again, I could just listen to them all day. (Heavens was I feeling right when I said, “listen to them all day.” Really though, we do enjoy hearing them at the various concerts and in assemblies. It seems like they’re a spark of life in a concert or contest. They always get those lively, peppy songs like “Old Man Noah,” “Right Bells,” “Kentucky Babe,’ and “Joshua Fit the Battle,” which they sang at the music concert, while the girls usu- ally get the slow, dreamy type of songs. Not only are their songs a spark of life, but they are too. The misery Mr. Lehman, the substitute teachers, and student teach- ers had to endure, it’s no wonder Mr. Leh- man was ill fo r a short time. However in the end it must have all added up, for look how they turned out in the contests. They gave the judges a shock with their spark of “Ride the Cossacks” and “Minstrel Song.” Presidenttieien aac wits ee Lynn Carmack Vicenrresident... esas = Howard Miller Secretary-Treasurer, David Hofstetter Liprarianssve sv. 3 Richard Patterson Samuel Diller BLUFFTON COLLEGE Member, Ohio College Association and State Department of Education lassen, Richard Patterson, Rich- ard Stager, Charles Bucher, Samuel Diller, David Hofstetter, David Beery, William Ramseyer, Tom Bucher 39 hy Se FRONT ROW: Esther Hofstetter, Ruth Lee, Edith Yoder, Colleen Cummins, Joan Gratz, Barbara Burk- holder, Bonnie Parish, June Hochstettler, Carol Car- mack, Annabelle Stover, Lou Moser, Vonda Burk- holder, Doris Basinger. MIDDLE ROW: Carolyn Shafer, Janet Althaus, Sue Conaway, Rodney Jennings, Lynn Carmack, LaVerne Moser, David Bixel, David Tschiegg, Howard Miller, Tom Bucher, Marian Bell, Joan Moser, Joan Mont- gomery. BACK ROW: Joanne Rodabaugh, Ruth Nonnamaker, Robert Wenger, Karl Klassen, Richard Patterson, Charles Bucher, Samuel Diller, David Hofstetter, David Beery, William Ramseyer, Dorothy Leiber, Maryln Holtkamp. MISSING: Louise Reichenbach. This is the place where there is constant arguing. “Arguing,” one says, “what in the world about?” The truth is we have so many favorite songs we can’t make up our minds which is the favorite. Everyone finds it a pleasure, an honor, and a deep satisfaction in belonging to mixed chorus, for here we sing a different type song than we do in either girls’ or boys’ glee. Here we have the mixture of the girls’ light tones and boys’ deep rich tones. It rather sounds as if we’re baking a cake, doesn’t it? In a way it really is food, food for the ears and mind. Some of the dishes we have served the STEINMAN BROS. LUMBER CO. 236-246 Cherry St.— Phone 360-W public were “My Lord What a Morning,” “Oh, Skip to My Lou,” “Playroom on Parade,” and at Christmas the cantata, “The Song of Christmas.” The recipe for these were, voices of both boys and girls blended with the right music and a great director to lead us. In the contests we served the judges these two savory songs, “Three Songs From Shakespeare” and “Call to Remembrance.” President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Librarians Lynn Carmack Howard Miller .... Robert Wenger William Ramseyer Bonnie Parish CLARENCE D. DILLER, AGENT “Diller’s Policies Pay”’ — wy) L ze CO ea Le Le 3 ae | fo | Genevieve Burkholder, David Hofstetter, Barbara Lewis, Dorothy Leiber, Maryln Holtkamp. Measure, cut, glue, stick on cardboard, write, type, proof read, tear up, write, type, and check. Yea!! One more page of the 64 ready to send to the publishers. This is what members of the Buccaneer staff ate, slept, and did a week before the first deadline. Honestly we never really realized how much work one of these annuals was. It seems as though no matter how perfect you thought you did something the checkers always found something wrong, but after the change it even seemed better to those who had made the mistake. Through all of this work and research, we have discovered more about how our school runs, the whims and fancies of the different students and classes, and the goals and pur- poses of our many clubs. Louise Reichenbach Lynn Carmack We, the Buccaneer staff, hope that through our work and that of others you will see and enjoy this the “51” Buccaneer, which is a file of our year’s school life and the future of some. Barbara Lewis was Art Editor; Maryln Holtkamp, Society Editor; Genevieve Burk- holder, Class Editor; Dorothy Leiber, Pho- tography Editor; and David Hofstetter, Sports Editor. Eitri. 262) caren Margaret Stratton Assistant Editor ....Louise Reichenbach Business Manager ...... Lynn Carmack Assistant Business Manager ........... Ben te Sipser Aeagiy oek ! Howard Miller AGVISORS 107 et ee, Mr. Spayth A Reape edhe eco aes a a Miss Slusser Margaret Str atton Howard Miller B. F. KOHLI Plumbing and Heating Contractor 134 North Union Street Lima, Ohio Joan Gratz John Triplehorn Cutlass, Cutlass, Cut- lass!!! We get the Cutlass today!! That is the gen- eral buzz in the corridors of Bluffton High School on Friday when the school paper comes out. Late in the afternoon the Cutlass arrives from the print shop and the rush is on. First, one quickly scans the Brown Jug, In- quisitive Scribe, People, Senior Sketches, Pirates Plunder, Music, Organiz- ations, Library, Features, and Editorials. Then we start all over again, this time not missing one lit- tle fragment. Where did the name “Cutlass” originate? Accord- ing to “Webster’a cutlass is standard pirate equip- ment being defined as a short, broad sword, with one cutting edge, used by:seamen. The Cutlass is the school paper planned, written, and edited by students. The overall aim of the paper is to provide accurate and unbiased present- ation of news as it occurs in student circles and to have better understanding between students and teachers. Students can also express their opin- FRONT ROW: Genevieve Burkholder, Maryln Holtkamp James Badertscher ions on the editorial page, in the Inquisitive Scribe column and speci- al columns for this pur- pose. Students receive prac- tice in the phase of journalism by publishing the Cutlass which is really a newspaper in miniature. Not only must the editors know how to write stories, they must also learn newspaper make-up, proofreading, and writing heads. All this goes into the + make-up and is accom- plished through the Cutlass and assists in making Bluffton High School a school of which to be proud. Editor-n-Chieiion 2 resem ses oe Maryln Holtkamp YASSistant UC HO erie nt | aioe ..Joan Gratz Business) Managerieieidsari. ccc John Triplehorn Assistant Business Manager , ,James Badertscher Associates Editors ....Janet Althaus, Marian Bell, June Hochstettler, Burdette Augsburger, Charles Hilty, and Don Triplehorn. AA VISOT es tae ete nee ee Miss Duffield Ann Basinger, Dorothy Stratton, June Hochstettler, Don Triplehorn, Janet Althaus, Charles Hilty, Marian Bell, Burdette Augsburger, Joan Montgomery, Louise Reichenbach, James Matter, James Berry. MIDDLE ROW: Sue Risser, Vonda Burkholder, Ruth Lee, Lynn Carmack, Richard Jordan, Ruth Nonnamaker, Barbara Diller, Marilyn Oberly, Shirley Derringer, Rod- ney Jennings, Mildred Tenney, Esther Hofstetter. BACK ROW: Dorothy Leiber, Barbara Lewis, Robert Wenger, Fred Brunn, William Ramseyer, Don Oates, David Hofstetter, Bruce Hauenstein, David Beery, Joe Smucker. MISSING: Ann Hilty. socio ai a : ‘ a i : s A.HAUENSTEIN SON Corner Drug Store Cc. F. NISWANDER Bluffton, Ohio Largest Jewelry Store In Allen County 43 44 HOO. The Future Homemakers of America is the national organization of girls who study homemaking. For the year we planned many varied activities. Early in September to start th e year out right we held our informal initiation, and all new members were wel- comed into our club. Later we served a ban- quet to a principals’ meeting held in the high school, and in November the girls sponsored a community Spaghetti Supper as a means of raising money. At Christmas time we went Christmas caroling to various homes in the community. Also included in the plans for the year were a high school party on February 21, a Sock Hop to which we invited the F. F. A. and a neighboring F. H. A. and F. F. A. Springtime found us presenting a style show and a tea for our mothers, and during the style show we modeled the garments we had made in clothing classes throughout the BSE The Future Farmers of America is a na- tional organization of farm boys studying vocational agriculture in high school. The organization was founded on objectives of training boys in leadership, thrift, coopera- tion, scholarship, citizenship, character, and farming ability. The Bluffton Chapter was reorganized in December, 1949, and at the present time has twenty-one members. year. The National flower of our organization is the red rose and our colors are red and white. The motto of the Future Homemakers of America is “Toward New Horizons.” It expresses the purpose of the organization— Learning to live better today in order that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. President: 8.53... 20+-¢ ae Marilyn Oberly Vice, President13%.- 0.2 lise Chamberlain Secretary career was Margaret Stratton TVCASULeL sh 5 Wane ates Aas Mildred Tenney Parliamentarian. 2 .. 3 veeees Shirleen Klass Chairman of Public Relations AN MAR HAM in Ta eae a Ruth Nonnamaker Song. Leaderns 2 = ice as Ann Basinger Pianist izsicicgh. yee oe ene Ann Thomas AdViISOr Oo tate ee cat ee tee Miss Vore Club: ‘Mothers 2-354. ) cere Mrs. Oberly Mrs. Chamberlain a. City last October and Richard Bucher played in the All Ohio F. F. A. Band at the Ohio F. F. A. Convention in Columbus. The chapter will be represented at the Ohio F. F. A. Camp this summer. A pure-bred Hampshire Gilt, which was cared for by Melvin Marquart and was a part of their livestock improvement program, was purchased by the club. Some of the activities for the year were President.22.0 2 eres Leland Garmatter winning second place in livestock judging at Vice; President .51 7s are as John Schmutz the Allen County Fair in August with nine SECrelary Aoact bia as eats David Hofstetter teams competing, and winning second place CECASUTEL, Vig Pas vo eek aoe oe Don Oates in the pest hunt with eight schools competing. Reporter we¥2onerar sige ee ee David Beery David Beery represented the local chapter Sentinel sie wei cies taen eee Donald Leiber at the National F. F. A. Convention in Kansas AdvViIsOr OniatnciNaticu swe sae Mr. Basinger HAUENSTEIN BAKERY RISSER’S GREDING HARDWARE “Buy it Baked” Sandwich Shop Bluffton, Ohio | | | | | FRONT ROW: Doris Basinger, Mary Burry, Harriet Badertscher, Ann Thomas, Ann Basinger, Mildred Tenney, Elise Chamberlain, Marilyn Oberly, Margaret Stratton, Shirleen Klass, Vonda Burkholder, Janice Henry, Genevieve Burkholder, Betty May. MIDDLE ROW: Barbara Burkholder, Joan Gratz, Colleen Cummins, Janice Diller, Esther Hofstetter, Lou Moser, Janet Althaus, Joan Montgomery, Shirley FRONT ROW: Paul Baumgartner, Evan Lehman, Gerald Kaufman, Donald Leiber, Arley Criblez, Wade Lehman, Frederick Amstutz. MIDDLE ROW: LaVerne Moser, Melvin Marquart, David Beery, John Badertscher, Leland Garmatter, DILLMAN’S NEWS STAND Bluffton, Ohio STAUFFER PURE OIL STATION Be Sure With Pure H. M. Stauffer, Prop. Derringer, Joan Moser, Carolyn Shafer, Nina Epley, Jeanette Basinger, Patsy Joseph. BACK ROW: Esther Mathewson, Bonnie Parish, Yvonne Rupright, Sue Conaway, Marian Bell, Rober- ta Basinger, Dorothy Leiber, Nancy Steinman, Joanne Rodabaugh, Ruth Nonnamaker, Barbara Diller, Louise Reichenbach, Kaye Matter, Dolores Hauen- stein, Marlene Gleason. Larry Zimmerly, Alvin Epley. BACK ROW: Richard Bucher, Don Oates, David Hofstetter, Dale Risser, John Schmutz, Eugene Kohler. MISSING: Donavin Geiger. PAGE DAIRY COMPANY Built by Quality 46 The Y-Teen club consists of girls from the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes who are organized to develop the mental, physi- cal, and spiritual sides of the triangle which is a part of the Y-Teen symbol. The purpose of our club is to build a fellowship of girls devoted to the task of realizing in our com- mon life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. Throughout the year we have done many things in service not only to those of our own community but also to those of other lands. In the school we have sponsored various as- semblies, a high school party with the coop- eration of the Hi-Y, and had a magazine drive with the Seventh and Eighth grades entering. Part of the profits went to the school for dif- ferent projects. The girls graciously gave some of their time’ to baby-sit with the children of the P. YY -Jeons T. A. members so that more of them could attend the meetings. “Chocolates for Christmas” was a national project this year and we received many thankful letters for the ones we had sent to various countries. The social part was taken up by a truth or consequences program, a spaghetti supper with Columbus Grove Y-Teens as our guests, Christmas caroling, and the annual “Sweet- heart Sister Week.” The chairmen of the committees were as follows: Program—Mildred Tenney, Social —Janet Althaus, Service—Joan Montgom- ery, Music—Joan Gratz, Worship—Annabelle Stover, and Publicity—Maryln Holtkamp. President+....4 es Louise Reichenbach Vice President ....... June Hochstettler pécretary: che eee Barbara Lewis ‘Lreasurer; secre Genevieve Burkholder Advisor ©. 344 a ee Miss Keel Hi-Y The Hi-Y club, consisting of thirty boys, has had a very active and successful year. The club, meeting twice a month, gave the boys an opportunity to get together and the programs provided much information on various subjects together with spiritual and social guidance. “To create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian character” is the purpose of the club and the platform is clean living and speech, clean athletics and sportsmanship, and clean scholarship. The Hi-Y members not only tried to make money to give to some worthy cause, but they also did some helpful jobs in the com- munity such as shoveling snow for elderly people. Selling at a basketball game, giving a play MEDLOCK © Jeurelez 225SOUTH MAIN ST. Bulova, Elgin, Art Carved Rings Phone 3039 Findlay, Ohio DICK COOKSON Sinclair Service Beaverdam, Ohio with the Y-Teens in assembly, and going Christmas caroling with the Y-Teens were a few activities of the Hi-Y club this year. Mr. Buhler, our advisor, was presented with the “Advisor Award” at the Northwest Ohio Annual Hi-Y Conference. Chairmen of the various committees were Program—David Bixel, Finance—Paul Cram- er, Worship—Joe Smucker, Membership— Clarence Greiner, Music—Lynn Carmack, Social — Howard Miller, Service — Samuel Diller, Recreation—Don Triplehorn, and Dec- oration—Rodney Jennings. President. han eee David Hofstetter Vice-President sens asus David Bixel Secretary-Treasurer ...... Paul Cramer Chaplain’. 6:1. OF oth ere Joe Smucker AQVISON ice ale hte Mr. Buhler. DURO WATER SYSTEMS WATER EQUIPMENT CO. 216 E. Market St., Lima, Ohio ee ase FRONT ROW: Sharon Fritchie, Carol Carmack, Sue Risser, Mary Lewis, Janice Diller, Louise Reichen- bach, June Hochstettler, Joan Gratz, Genevieve Burk- holder, Betty May. MIDDLE ROW: Bonnie Parish, Shirleen Klass, Doris Berryhill, Elise Chamberlain, Mildred Tenney, FRONT ROW: Paul Baumgartner, Donald Leiber, Robert Wenger, Joe Smucker, David Hofstetter, Lynn Carmack, David Bixel, Howard Miller, Fred Brunn, Rodney Jennings. MIDDLE ROW: LaVerne Moser, Charles Bucher, Richard Jordan, Burdette Augsburger, Richard ALSPACH DRY CLEANERS Bluffton, Ohio VANCE’S GULF SERVICE ee ae: ih Shirley Derringer, Kaye Matter, Barbara Diller, Janet Althaus, Joan Montgomery. BACK ROW: Annabelle Stover, Vida Diller, Marian Bell, Barbara Lewis, Margaret Stratton, Ruth Nonna- maker, Maryln Holtkamp, Dorothy Leiber, Ruth Lee. MISSING: Eilene Mathewson. Bucher, David Gerber, Don Triplehorn, Clarence Greiner, Frederick Habegger, Tom Bucher. BACK ROW: David Beery, Eugene Kohler, Bruce Hauenstein, Don Oates, Samuel Diller, John Schmutz, Charles Hilty, John Triplehorn, Karl Klassen. CLOVER FARM STORES Kiz “Christy” 48 G.a. Q. The Girls’ Athletic Association is an organ- ization for girls from the 9th grade through the 12th. Various activities planned for the year in- cluded bike. hikes, hayrides, picnics, soft ball, volley ball, basketball, badminton, shuffle- board, table tennis, roller skating and swim- ming. Through these activities we try to: lst Promote interest in all sports whether as an active participant or as a spec- tator. 2nd To develop the essential skills of all games played. 3rd To grow in physical well being and efficiency. 4th To improve scholastic standing. 5th To be a good sport at all occasions. Fund raising activities have included con- cessions at games, selling of sweat shirts, banners and magazines. Our organization has also sponsored school parties and assisted the cheerleaders in planning pep sessions. President: 1s.d.00ee «oe ee Ann Basinger Vice President: . -oceree a: Marian Bell Secretary-Treasurer..Joan Montgomery ACVISOr Sei (gue ets agree Miss Steiner Varsity B The Varsity B club is composed of boys who have been on one of the major athletic teams for one season. Its chief aim is to promote, maintain, and extend good sportsmanship with other schools and among the pupils of Bluffton High School. During the year the Varsity B sponsored a hayride with the G. A. A., a school party, DAVIES HAT SHOPPE CONAWAY’S SOHIO SERVICE and purchased the footballs for the Home- coming queen and attendants. We have also undertaken the project of collecting old pho- tographs of past football and basketball teams which we shall put in an album. Presidentes ivy... John Triplehorn Vices President ieee Don Triplehorn Secretary-Treasurer ....Robert Wenger Advisories) ite. aus Mr. Lowry BASINGER’S JEWELRY STORE Diamonds — Watches FRONT ROW: Esther Mathewson, Mary Burry, Sue Risser, Carol Carmack, Mildred Tenney, Joan Mont- gomery, Ann Basinger, Marian Bell, Edith Yoder, Nina Epley, Jeanette Basinger, Joan Gratz, Janice Henry, Genevieve Burkholder. MIDDLE ROW: Barbara Burkholder, Ann Thomas, Harriet Badertscher, Colleen Cummins, Vonda Burk- holder, Shirleen Klass, Doris Berryhill, Elise FRONT ROW: Evan Lehman, Donald Leiber, Joe Smucker, William Montgomery, David Gerber, Don Triplehorn, John Triplehorn, Robert Wenger, John Koch, Clarence Greiner, Howard Miller, Lynn Car- mack, William Shumaker, Joel Joseph MIDDLE ROW: Paul Baumgartner, Charles Bucher, Richard Patterson, LaVerne Moser, Wilbur Bracy, Le- B B BILLIARD HALL Red and Joe Birchnaugh MARSHALL BIXEL APPLIANCES Bluffton, Ohio Chamberlain, Janice Diller, Carolyn Shafer, Patsy Joseph, Louise Reichenbach, Margaret Stratton, Nancy Steinman. BACK ROW: Bonnie Parish, Yvonne Rupright, Sue Conaway, Marlyn Holtkamp, Dorothy Leiber, Vida Diller, Emma Schmutz, Joanne Rodabaugh, Ruth Nonnamaker, Barbara Diller, Marilyn Oberly, Kaye Matter, Dolores Hauenstein, Marlene Gleason. land Garmatter, Charles Hilty, Bruce Hauenstein, Fred Brunn, Ralph Molder, William Ramseyer, Ed- ward Reichenbach, Arlen Campbell... BACK ROW: Don Badertscher, David Hofstetter, David Burkholder, Eugene Kohler, Don Oates, James Badertscher, Marl Watkins, John Schmutz, Bill Augs- burger, Karl Klassen, Robert Leiber, Tom Bucher. MISSING: Paul Cramer, Wade Lehman. VERMILLION BODY SHOP Student Senate It is more necessary than ever during these times to show the true spirit of democracy. A democracy where you have freedom of speech and ideas is especially exemplified by the Student Senate. The Senate was organized in 1929 with the members being chosen from the upper classes and representing the different organizations and clubs of the school. This system of mem- bership is still being used at the present time. The purpose and aim of the Student Senate is to solve student problems and create ways to better both the student and the school. Selecting organizations to have conces- sions at football and basketball games, plan- ning homecoming festivities, decorating the Christmas tree in the hallway at Christmas time, arranging high school parties, and solving problems which confront the student body such as the honor roll and sportsman- ship at ball games, were a few of the projects completed by the Student Senate this year. The Senate provides excellent training for its members and is and always will be one of the most important organizations in the school system. Presidente yess Maryln Holtkamp Vice President ...... Margaret Stratton Secretary-Treasurer ......... Ruth Lee Concession Manager ....Barbara Diller Advis0r ete.) 3. eae Mr. Murray Student Patrol Originated in 1935, the patrol system was first organized in Bluffton High School through cooperation of the village and state officials. This year the patrol was selected by the student senate and the teachers’ association. Members of the patrol include five Seniors and one Junior, with Senior Lynn Carmack as captain. Duties of the patrol were to usher in as- semblies and at pep meetings, conduct fire drills, keep discipline in the halls at all times, SWANK BROS. Meat Market PAT’S BARBER SHOP and turn out the hall lights. During the year the student patrol con- ducted several fire drills, and sponsored an assembly program in which a state patrolman presented badges to the patrol members and showed the film “Safety While Driving.” Captalfi: aa. i ae cee Lynn Carmack Lieutenants ....Genevieve Burkholder, Maryln Holtkamp, Louise Reichen- bach, David Hofstetter, and Don Tri- plehorn HI-SPEED SERVICE STATION Gas - Oils - Tires - Battery Service North Main Street DICK HABEGGER AND SON saan FRONT ROW: Ann Basinger, Marilyn Oberly, Ruth Lee, Maryln Holtkamp, Margaret Stratton, Barbara Diller, Louise Reichenbach. Lynn Carmack, Louise Reichenbach, STEINMAN BODY SHOP RA Badertscher. David Hofsetter, Maryln Holtkamp, Don Triplehorn, Genevieve RICE DRY GOODS DOC LUDWIG TOT SHOP BACK ROW: Lynn: Carmack, James Green, John Triplehorn, David Hofstetter, Leland Garmatter, Don Burkholder. ra 51 a SRA Genevieve Burkholder, Margaret Stratton, Don Triplehorn, Maryln Holtkamp, Louise Reichenbach, June Hochstettler. National Honor Society It was 16 years ago when a new organiza- tion dawned upon Bluffton High School. The National Honor Society, active since 1935, has increased its membership to 58 including 52 alumni and the students who were members during the 1951 school year. Bluffton is a charter member of the Na- tional Honor Society and has a constitution by which it is governed. The Society has four main objectives: To create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stim- ulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the H. F. KLINGER, AGENT Prudential Insurance Company Bluffton, Ohio DR. B. W. TRAVIS Bluffton, Ohio development of character. It is upon these four objectives—scholarship, service, leader- ship, and character—that the members are selected by the faculty. Membership is limited to not more than 15% of the Senior class and 5% of the Junior class. An average grade of B or better is required. President. 2% ..5..% Louise Reichenbach Vice President ........ Don Triplehorn Secretary-Treasurer..June Hochstettler AGVISOT, oy. wa see teense .......Mr. Buhler LESTER THOMAS Diamonds—Watches—Silverware 303 South Main St. Findlay, Ohio SITTING: Marilyn Oberly, Janet Althaus, Joan Diller, Gene Badertscher, Eugene Kohler, Paul Baumgart- Gratz, Nancy Steinman STANDING: Clarence Greiner, Barbara “American Passport,” written by Dane Thomas, was the play presented by the Junior class this year. Miss Ann Beckenbach, a Bluffton College student, directed this three- act comedy. The story concerns the American father who-is greatly worried about the “Trojan Horse” and suddenly finds, to quote his own words, that he’s “feeding three of her ponies in his own home.” The comedy role of Mrs. Schwartz shows she is a 100 per cent Amer- ican neighbor. Mrs. Hamilton is a good moth- er but she always likes to get her words in and she does. Judy and Dick go around with their political banners and cause a lot of confusion for their father. Louella, the ador- able 12-year-old, is play loving and has the natural curiosity of a child especially when Judy and Bill, and Dick and Sybil have their little problems. COMPLIMENTS OF CHARLES HANKISH 54, The Hang Out” HOWARD STAGER R00 { Ra ON POO OOOO o£ 8 ner, June Hochstettler, Frederick Habegger, Larry Zimmerly, Samuel Diller, Burdette Augsburger, James Henderson, Bruce Hauenstein, Marlene Glea- son, Vida Diller, Bonnie Parish Ed Hamiltonian fhe ee Samuel Diller an American father Bertha. Hamiltone.. were Janet Althaus the mother Dick: sf. oe. 2 eee ae Clarence Greiner the son JUDY tes, ees Sen ee Nancy Steinman the older daughter Louella® .sh.otc0. 2 ee Joan Gratz baby of the family sybil« Jennings Site ae Marilyn Oberly in love with Dick Bills Wilson.. 7.2. eee Gene Badertscher Judy’s boyfriend AunteJen:’ 2) 422 eee eee June Hochstettler Mrs. Hamilton’s aunt Mrs-Schwartzew eee Bonnie Parish a neighbor Mr. Craigt a wee Burdette Augsburger father’s employer WALTERMIRE’S Your Friendly Store in a? Mobilgas and Oil KOONTZ MOBILGAS Friendly Service LE 38 Ae A 5 aA fd I SITTING: Louise Reichenbach, Fred Brunn, Mar- garet Stratton, Genevie ve Burkholder, Howard Miller. STANDING: Bill Augsburger, Richard Jordan, Don Oates, Barbara Lewis, Ruth Anna Lee, Lynn Car- “Meet Me in St. Louis” is a delightful com- edy that takes place in 1904. The scene is St. Louis at the time when the fabulous World’s Fair is about to begin. The Smith family, the center of the story, is looking forward to the most important event of the year, the World’s Fair. But things do not run smoothly. Complica- tions set in as Mr. Smith, a fairly successful business man, is offered a new job in New York. He is anxious to go because it will mean more money for his family. Mrs. Smith, and her daughters: Rose, Es- ther, Agnes, and Tootie, do not take kindly to the transfer because all their friends are in St. Louis. By accident and sometimes on purpose the girls find themselves in a fix trying to make Mr. Dodge think that his employee, Mr. Smith, is unreliable. Many humorous situations develop be- cause of the girls’ seemingly harmless pranks. But all ends well when Mr. Dodge is con- vinced that Mr. Smith can do as well in St. Louis as in New York and gives him a higher salary. Rose and Esther go to the fair with John and Fred, their dates, and everyone has a wonderful time at the World’s Fair. mack, Mildred Tenney, Paul Cramer, Eilene Mathew- son, David Hofstetter, Maryln Holtkamp, Ann Bas- inger. Mr: Smiths2.2., so-so eee Fred Brunn St. Louis business man Mrs:cSmithae ee eee Margaret Stratton his wife Roses. 2. 250 a See ee Barbara Lewis oldest daughter Esther ie fe ee ae EKilene Mathewson younger than Rose Anes. .a5 vances Leen ae Mildred Tenney tomboy of the family LOOTIC. wi Raa Genevieve Burkholder youngest in the family Lore toy ae eee Lynn Carmack their son Grandpa Prophater.......... Howard Miller Mrs. Smith’s father Katies i . pt tcpeiee ae See Ruth Anna Lee the cook Mrs. Waughop.......... Louise Reichenbach an irate neighbor Ida Boothby 7): rip74 mame: en Ann Dunifon sweet on Lon John Shephard: ssw oe ie Don Oates sweet on Rose Fred; Gregory¢ sachin ce David Hofstetter sweet on Esther Lucille Pentardii we. Maryln Holtkamp a “menace” from the East Mr. Dodge, vrs a ee Bill Augsburger Mr. Smith’s boss Mrv Dufly trccect.ck shee ae Richard Jordan Mr. Dodge’s shadow “Meet Me in St. Louis” was written by Perry Clark, and Adison Myers, another Bluffton College student, directed the play. O. C. HURSEY SONS Farm Equipment THE FARMERS GRAIN CO. BLUFFTON CEMENT BLOCK, INC. Grain, Seed, Coal, and Farm Supplies Brick Brikcrete Drain Tile 57 Phone 109-W Bluffton, Ohio Builders’ Supplies DR. M. D. SOASH Bluffton, Ohio AMSTUTZ HATCHERIES U. S. Certified—U. S. Approved Pullorum-Passed Chicks BASINGER FLORIST Bluffton, Ohio Second Grade—Miss Stepleton First Grade—Mrs. Longsdorf — oO ai ee Q vi fH i ic¥) co} 3 i Oo = - aw BY Miss Steiner Sixth Grade—Mrs. Lantz, Fifth Grade—Mrs. Oyer 59 work Building—Lumber—Roofing Phone 501-T GARMATTER LUMBER CO. Millwork—Cabinet Albert Garmatter TOMLINSON Brake and Spring Service Lima, Ohio Friendly—Courteous Bluffton, Ohio FARMERS PRODUCE Cream—Eggs—Poultry Phone 284-W (Se. eo °° A Se 2 WER: rT eae 60 LOUISE REICHENBACH BLUFFTON STONE CO. Bluffton, Ohio Caledictonrtan MARGARET STRATTON BLUFFTON FARM EQUIPMENT CO. SENIOR PROPHECY BIG GAME HUNTER | Dave Hofstetter PHOTOGRAPHER MODEL Neeraea PRIZE INVENTOR thy Leiber Miller PA Deleo : Triple horn 2 | iit . . MUSIC Sas : nS TEACHER SIE slene Mathewson ; BIG TIME DANCING TEAM enny Burkholder + Leland Garmatter | ee STAR Ruth Lee THE SENIOR GIRLS OF eine Myint x So RL = Carol 'S | Sechler LEADER Lynn Carmack ¢ Al FIRST WOMAN scectldlh p Margaret Stratton J HERMIT Jim Badertscher HOUSEWIFE ¢e Louise Reichenbach Paul Cramer MILTON BERLE’S SUCCESSOR Bil Rugsbur ger ‘ HEAD 7 BATHING AT JOH le HOPKINS oan Monk Gmehy Mildred Tenney Garden, Flower Lawn Seeds Garden Supplies, Bulbs Roots Annual Perennial Plants “The Nature of Harvest is the Nature of Planting” HEER’S FLOWERS SEEDS 123 S. Lawn Phone 339-W RICHARD R. FRY “Dick” . . . replaced Mr. Spayth as industrial arts in- structor ... graduated from Ada High School and received his B. S. in Education at Ohio Northern U.... was thrilled when Ada H. S defeated Bluff- ton in 1935... his goal is “To enjoy life to the fullest.” OPTOMETRIST Gordon Bixel O. D. mid | aa f B | wece i | } | | | DENTISTS Dr. F. Basinger Dr. E. W. Basinger STRATTON Recreation Hall BLUFFTON BODY SHOP Pd ay - | } eo te PO ; 4 4 — a Baer against tant