Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1955 volume:

OMS TG KO entonr of a Thriving C onumuunuity. The 1955 Buccaneer Staff Bluffton High School Bluffton, Ohio Presents A Pirate Chest of Memories ADMINISTRATION CLASSES — Top School Leaders Have Much Responsibility Bluffton High School 1923 RON B. MURRA A.B. Bluffton College A S UPERINTENDENT A = M.A. Ohio State University Mr. Murray is the highly capable superintendent of the Bluffton Schools. Although he is very busy with his many duties, he is always willing to give helpful advice to any student or other person who requests it. He has successfully headed B.H.S. since 1949, He is a member of the American Association of School Administration, vice president of the Northwestern Ohio Association of School Adminis- tration, and other educational groups. Pursuing his favorite hobbies, golf and gardening, he is president of the Bluffton Men's Garden Club and secretary-treasurer of the Summer In- vitational Golf Club of Ohio School Men. Besides his regular duties at school, he is advisor of the student patrol, school safety patrol. A family man, Mr. Murray takes great interest in all community affairs, which is proven by his popularity in and around Bluffton. One of his main interests this year has been the plan- ning of the new kindergarten and elementary school to be built this year. Mountain Lake Minnesota High School 1918 A.B. Bluffton College M.A. University of Cincinnati Having served in the Bluffton schools for many years, Mr. Buhler is a leader of long experience. Besides undertaki ng his responsi- bilities as principal, he also teaches the subjects of general science and physics and advises the student sen- ate and the National Honor Society at Bluffton High. Mr. Buhler is a member of such organizations as: the Phi Kappa Hon- orary Fraternity; National Education Association; Ohio Education Associa- tion; and other local groups. With a family of four children, Mr. Buhler has a busy home life. He enjoys such hobbies as electricity and travel- ing. of Education and School Secretary Share Many Duties A typical board meeting .. . CLOCKWISE: Bell, Burkholder, Stauffer—President, Murray, Travis—Vice Preside nt, Corson—Clerk. ABSENT: Marshall. The board of education is responsible for the management of all school affairs, nances, including fi- school improvements, school hiring of faculty and other school employ other such business. surveys, ees, and Mrs. Vernal H. Corson, having taken over her job as school secretary this year, found much responsibility before her. However, she soon be- came accustomed to her work and has been very successful in fulfilling the requirements of her position. She has added an extra cheerful addition to our school and has made many friends of the students and faculty. Mrs. Corson at work in the office. B. H. S. Faculty Ranks First in College Training What they teach—who they are— where they've been educated Librarian Library Instruction Ocie Anderson Greene County, Pennsylvania B.S. Waynesburg College B.S. in L.S. Western Reserve University Agriculture-Farm Shop Adult Farmer Education F.F.A. Advisor Assistant Senior Advisor Lorain A. Basinger Pandora, Ohio B.S. Ohio State University M.Sc. Ohio State University Home Economics F.H.A. Advisor Margaret Diller Bluffton, Ohio B.S. Bluffton College Commercial Cutlass Advisor Assistant Buccaneer Advisor Florence R. Duffield Van Buren, Ohio B.S. Bowling Green University Science Senior Advisor Assistant Buccaneer Advisor Wilford O. Geiger Bluffton, Ohio Bluffton College M.A. Ohio State University Among Ohio Exempted Village Schools Mathematics Driver Education Basketball Coach Assistant Football and Baseball Coach Sophomore Advisor Joe L. Harris Rushsylvania, Ohio B.S. Miami University M.A. Indiana University Social Science English Freshman Advisor Wilbur A. Howe Hamilton, Ohio B.A. Bluffton College M.A. Ohio State University English Latin Tri-Hi-Y Advisor Seventh Grade Advisor Mildred R. Keel Pandora, Ohio B.S. Ohio State University M.A. Ohio State University Mechanical Drawing Industrial Arts Buccaneer Advisor Assistant Junior Advisor Dean Kittle Glouster, Ohio iad eee B.S. Ohio University piddd = — - M.S. lowa State College Vocal and Instrumental Music Earl W. Lehman Pandora, Ohio B.S. Bluffton College M.A. Ohio State University Art Speech Hi-Y Advisor Darvin Luginbuhl Bluffton, Ohio B.A. Bluffton College Girls’ Physical Education G.A.A. Advisor Mrs. Katheryne Patterson Bluffton High School B.A. Bluffton College Boys’ Physical Education Health Mathematics Football and Baseball Coach Assistant Basketball Coach Peter Schmidt Bluffton, Ohio B.S. Bowling Green University Social Science History Eighth Grade Advisor Theresa F. Silusser Ada, Ohio B.A. Bluffton College M.A. Bowling Green University Seventh and Eighth Grade Music Elementary Music Mrs. Elvira Suter Bluffton, Ohio B.A. Bluffton College Many Unspoken Praises Have Gone to the Personnel Mrs. Marie Stonehill, Mrs. Hazel Eversole prepared large quantities of food. The Cafeteria Management Mrs. Eversole and Mrs. Stonehill have done a fine job in preparing well-bal- anced and good-tasting meals to the hungry school group all year. They are both cooks of long experience and de- serve the biggest of medals for the work they have done in the food department. Oscar Zimmerman, Bus 4; Joseph Thompson, Bus 3; Herbert Reichenbach, Bus 2; Aaron Messinger, Bus 1; Francis Basinger, Bus 5. They brought the buses through in all kinds of weather. The Bus Drivers Everyone is aware of the great responsibility shared by these five men who drive buses full of children to their homes in this high school radius. These men have shown patience and capability throughout the year and are certainly com- mendable for the duty they have completed. L. Wade Bechtel, R. Millard Herr did all kinds of odd jobs. The Janitors Mr. Bechtel and Mr. Herr have served 3 as custodians in the high school for sev- OC some “3 eral years. The tasks they share are so sie: numerous it would fill this entire page to enumerate them. Nevertheless, they've done the best of jobs and spent many hours keeping B.H.S. in ‘‘ship-shape.”’ On hand as part-time custodian was Harry Gratz. 10 ? bby Wij, hn : id ub irigg . y vgs Seniors! It doesn’t seem possible. Just six years ago, in September 1949, we invaded the halls of Bluffton High Sch ool. Everything was so new and different to us. The first week or so, we thought that three minutes was far too short a time to find our way fo classes. We then moved on to the eighth grade. We looked back at the new seventh graders, smiling at their mis- takes and feeling pretty big and important, forgetting we had made the same mistakes the year before. Then came our first year in high school. We were then responsible for making out our own schedules and taking the courses we wished. We were allowed to attend the high school dances and also participated in all the sports, music, and clubs open to us. Our sophomore year brought our treasured class rings and the joining of two new clubs, Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y. During our junior year, we were kept very, very busy. We had cookie sales all summer, a paper drive, sold Christmas wreaths, sold at ball games, and under- took many other projects. Our three one-act plays, ‘“Butch”’, “Lonely Lady,’’ and ‘‘The Ghost Wore White,”’ were a big success. We were also hosts at the Junior- Thirty-five Seniors PRESIDENT Rex Ervin Aukerman 6 Auk’’ Class President 4; Varsity B 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 2; Buccaneer Staff 3,4; Student Senate 4; Student Patrol 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4. VICE PRESIDENT Dean Ray Badertscher ‘‘Weiner’’ Football 2,3,4. SECRETARY Peggy Sue Parish ‘‘Peg’”’ Class Secretary 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Buccaneer Staff 3,4; Cutlass Staff 4; Glee Club 1,2. TREASURER Ralf Edward Steiner ‘‘Ralf’’ Class Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 4. Reach the Top Senior Prom. The prom theme was ‘‘Evening at the Stork Club,”’ and we all pitched in to make it a prom the seniors would remember. At last, we reached our highest step in B.H.S.— Seniors. All year, the thirty-five of us worked and planned for our big trip to Washington and New York. We had a magazine drive, presented our class play, “We Shook the Family Tree,’’ and other projects for trip money. Then came graduation, followed by fare- wells to all our friends at school. We have been the leaders at B.H.S. Now, we must look ahead to being leaders in our homes, communities, and perhaps, even our country. However no matter where we may go in the future, our lives have been greatly affected by our high school, from which we have gained many happy and unforgettable memories. Class Vice President 4; Varsity B 2,3,4; Hi-Y 2; LOIS LOUISE AMSTUTZ Sly” F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Cutlass Staff 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Operetta 4. MARY ANN BADERTSCHER “Mary” Class Secretary 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Chaplain 4; Cutlass Staff 3,4; Scholarship Test 2,3. FREDERICK HARLOW BASINGER “Fred” Varsity B 1,2; Hi-Y 2; Football 1,2,4. ELLEN RAE BALMER ‘cep? F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Ensemble 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Marching Band 3,4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Class Play 4. ] | } SAUNDRA JEANNE BERRY “Sandy” F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 3, Reporter 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Buccaneer Staff 4; Cutlass Staff 2; Student Patrol 4; Band 1,2,3,4, President 4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Sec.-Treas. 3, Vice Pres. 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; Delegate to Buckeye Girls’ State 3; Operetta Accompanist 2,3,4; Class Play 3. PAUL FRANKLIN FRITCHIE “Fritch” Varsity B 3; Hi-Y 2; Band 1; Glee Club 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3. ELEANOR JEAN BIXEL “Jeannie” Class Secretary 3; F.H.A. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3; Orchestra 3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Schol- arship Team 1,2,3; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Intramural 1,2,3. JANET IRENE CRIBLEZ “Jan” F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Glee Club 1. JOYCE ANN DILLER ““Joyce”’ F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. PATRICIA ANN GAIFFE ‘'Peat’’ F.H.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1; Class Play 3. Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; DONALD EUGENE KIMMET “Don” Class President 2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 2, Pres. 3,4; Varsity B 2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Cutlass Staff 4; Student Senate 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Glee Club 2,3,4, Librarian 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Football 4, Manager 2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Senior Scholarship Test 4; Operetta 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. IRLENE SUE GIERMAN “Irlene”’ Class Secretary 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Cutlass Staff 2,3,4; Student Patrol 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Librarian 4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Mixed Quartet 3,4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2, 3,4; All State String Orchestra 4; Regional Orchestra 2,3,4; Assembly Committee 3; Prince of Peace Declamation Contest 4; Operetta 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. KARIN ANDREA HAUENSTEIN “Freckles” F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Treas. 3; Bucca- neer Staff 4; Cutlass Staff 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Assembly Committee 1; Homecoming Attendant 4; Class Play 3,4. FREDERICK THORNTON LAURIAT, JR. “Thorne”’ | Class President 3; Varsity B 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Hi-Y 2,3,4, | Vice Pres. 3, Chaplain 4; Buccaneer Staff 3; Student Senate 2,3,4; Student Patrol 3,4, Captain 4; Honor Society 3,4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 3; Orchestra 1,2,3,4, Librarian 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Quartet 3,4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Assembly Committee 4; Delegate to Buckeye Boys’ State 3; Scholarship Test 1,4; Prince of Peace Declamation Contest 4; Operetta 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. SALLYANN BARBARA HILTY Sql’ F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4, Ensemble 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri- Hi-Y 2,3,4; Cutlass Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; F.F.A. Sweetheart 3,4; Class Play 3. JOANN HURSEY SbJo”’ F.H.A. 1,2,3, Historian 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Solo and En- semble Contest 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3. WILMA JEAN JORG “Wilma”’ Cutlass Staff 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Mixed Quartet 3,4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; Reg- ional Orchestra 2,3; All State Orchestra 2,3; All State String Orchestra 4; Scholarship Test 1; Operetta Cast 3,4; Class Play 3. NANCY ANN JOSEPH “‘Nancy”’ F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Glee Club 1. NANCY JANE KING “Nancy” Class Secretary 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Cutlass Staff 3,4; Student Senate 4; Marching Band 3; Orchestra 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3, Sec.-Treas. 3; Scholarship Test 2; Prince of Peace Contest 4. JAMES RAY MATTER “6 Jim”’ F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Sentinel 3, Vice Pres. 4; F.F.A. County Council 3,4; Varsity B 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Cutlass Staff 1,3; Student Senate 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4, Pres. 4; Football 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. DAVID LEE STEINER ‘ Pete”’ Varsity B 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 2; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2,4. ANITA LOUISE KLASSEN “Nita” G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Buccaneer Staff 4; Cutlass Staff 4; Student Senate 4, Concession Manager 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; Regional Orchestra 2,3,4; Class Play 3. : : RAVI ATE LILYETTE SUE MONTGOMERY SS ie AW “Susie”’ Class Vice President 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Regional Vice Pres. 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2;3,4, Sec. 4; Buccaneer Staff 3,4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Student Senate 4, Vice Pres. 4; Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Librarian 4; Girls’ En- semble 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Scholarship Test 1,2,3,4; Oper- etta 2,4; Class Play 3,4. NORA ELLEN PRETO “Norrie”’ Class President 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Vice Pres. 2, Pres. 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Buccaneer Staff 1,2; Cut- lass Staff 1,2; Student Senate 1,3; Glee Club 1; Reserve Cheerleader 1; Varsity Cheerleader 2,3, Cheer Master 3; Class Play 3,4. ROBERT EUGENE STEINER “Bob” Class Treasurer 2; Hi-Y 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Buccaneer Staff 3; Cutlass Staff 3,4; Student Senate 4; Student Patrol 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Librarian 2; Orchestra 1,2,3,4, Librarian 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Librarian 3; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; Prince of Peace Contest 4; Class Play 3,4; Operetta 4. JANICE LEE SKIDMORE “Jan” F.H.A. 2,3,4, Ensemble 4, Song Leader 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Marching Band 4; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensem- ble Contest 1,2,3,4; Operetta 3,4; Class Play 3. DOROTHY FAYE STRATTON “Dottie” Class Vice Pres. 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; Cutlass Staff 2,3,4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Student Senate 4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4, Head Majorette 2,3; Orchestra 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Librarian 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4, Pres. 4; Mixed Ensemble 2; Student Handbook Editor 3; Scholarship Test 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Operetta 4. GERALD DUANE YOAKAM i “Jerry” a F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Buccaneer Staff 4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Football Manager 4; Class Play 3,4. DENVER JUNIOR ZIMMERLY “Zim” Class Treasurer 3; Varsity B 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Buccaneer Staff 4; Student Senate 4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2. DAWN ELAINE TRIPLEHORN “Dawn” F.H.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Home- coming Queen 4. LOREEN ALICE TOEWS “Lorry” G.A.A. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Prince of Peace Declamation Con- test 4. Juniors Occupied with Boosting Class Funds Like most junior classes, the class of '56 was in a busy whirl earning money to meet their many expenses. The big project of the year was the prom, for which the juniors play hosts to the seniors. They used various methods to boost their treasury, such as cookie sales and the junior play, ‘‘Papa was a Preacher,”’ which proved a great success. The juniors are active in all the school functions, showing promise as the school leaders of 1956. - Juniors in study hall—everyone found it hard to study on hot days. Juniors in typing thought the’ eye seemed quicker than the fingers.’ Jean Kempf President Paul Glaze Vice President Bret Triplett Secretary Barry Corson , eS : en S ‘ i a rer ° . . . Treasure Working on the play scenery was messy Junior boys discussing current events in but fun. Nonnamaker, Basinger. the hall was a common sight. Jacqueline Berry Beulah Bixel Shirley Burry Kay Clauss Forty-three in Ned Althaus Annabelle Amstutz Marlin Amstutz Denise Badertscher Darlene Bechtel Robert Badertscher Jeannine Benroth Shirley Deifendeifer Richard Basinger Norma Frankhauser James Berry Frank Chamberlain Rebecca Frankhauser Ronald Chidester Jean Frick Junior Class Jan Conrad Shirley Galloway Raymond Cummins Carolyn Garmatter Rachel Garmatter Jack Fields Dorothy Herr Robert Green Ann Hilty Carol Moser Loretta Nonnamaker Sally Reichenbach Juniors conferring in typing class. Lora Triplehorn Dale Hochstettler Sharon Wahlie James Laycock Ronald Lora Karen Zimmerman Wade Moser Sherry Zimmerman Sophomores Purchase Thei Cherished Class Rings The class of 1957 looked forward to the im- portant event of the sophomore year, purchasing of their class rings. These will be worn for years to come as a remembrance of B.H.S. Guided by Mr. Harris, they took part in such clubs as Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y. There were several musicians in band, orchestra, and the glee clubs. Three girls were chosen majorettes and one as a varsity cheerleader. Triplett, Diller, Herr. A aire h biol l President i oe eee a eee William Herr bd pairs tind) Pala Vicet president tc. cece en ee Mary Jo Diller Secretary-Treasurer: ..............-.-.--.--.---- Bruce Triplett AGVisOrs Sr Sa eek ce ee ee Joe Harris ROW ONE: Urich, Kaufman, Augsburger, Gierman, Geiger, Galloway, K. Basinger, Steiner, Lehman, Leiber, Triplett. f ROW TWO: Balmer, Tschantz, Walker, Core, V. Moser, Risser, Gerber, Schmidt, Koontz, Bucher, Parish. ROW THREE: G. Basinger, M. J. Diller, J. Badertscher, Schiffke, M. Diller, King, Hahn, Bixel, Jorg, Shumaker. ROW FOUR: D. Badertscher, Gleason, Alspach, Geiser, L. Moser, Garmatter, Lora, Herr, Tripplehorn. MISSING: May. sn RRR! Freshmen Become Full-Fledged Members of B. H. S. With 32 members and Mr. Howe as advisor, the freshman class passed from junior high to senior high school successfully. They were able to make their choice of subjects and to join the high school organizations such as the following: F.H.A., F.F.A., G.A.A., Varsity B, and Student Senate. Some of the fellows were members of the football and basketball squads. Many members joined the glee clubs and other music organizations. With dues two dollars, the freshmen looked ahead to the time when they will need large class funds in order to take their senior trip and meet the expenses they will have. Schiffke, Reichenbach, Petrucelli. Freshmen gathering for English class. Presidents-2:.oc. eee eee: ES: ea Lynn Schiffke Vice President Ralph Reichenbach Secretary-Treasurer Patricia Petrucelli Advisor ROW ONE: J. Montgomery, Moser, Kimmet, May, Stauffer, Sprunger, Conrad, Henderson, King. ROW TWO: Rachel Devier, Hilty, Bauman, Rae Ann Devier, Badertscher, Deifendeifer, Irwin, Traucht. ROW THREE: Burkholder, N. Montgomery, Wiley, Gratz, Weiss, Schiffke, Badertscher. ROW FOUR: Edinger, Burry, Reichenbach, Greiner, Kohli, Diller, Edwards. MISSING: Petrucelli, Hartman, Herr. Eighth grade girls have a gab-fest. Kibele, Johnson, Shetler, Zimmerly, Crawfis. Smucker, Diller, Frankhauser, Hauvenstein. ROW ONE: Johnson, Hochstettler. ROW TWO: Badertscher, Stratton, Crawfis, Jordan, S. Hauvenstein, J. Frankhauser, Geiger, P. Basinger, Hampton, D. Hauenstein. ROW THREE: Kaufman, Shetler, Alspach, Steiner, Swank, Urich, Diller, Heinselman, Luginbill. ROW FOUR: Moser, D. Basinger, Niswander, Mumma, Lewis, Mathewson, Smucker, Habegger, Huber. Junior High With the addition of two new members, Nancy Heinselman and Gordon Mathewson, the eighth grade boasted thirty-eight members. During the year they were active in all organiza- tions open to them, such as 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, football, basketball, and music organizations. Since their entrance to B.H.S., they have become accustomed to high school life and are looking forward to next year when they can participate in more of the organizations and will be full-fledged members of Bluffton High. President; ici. tun te cote, poe ee Laura Diller Vice: Presidentis::322-0 leet Judith Frankhauser Secretary-Treasurer ..................---.---- Susan Havenstein Reporter: os. csc ee eee Larry Smucker AdvVisOlr. | .icccccc nite eee Miss Slusser Little, Zimmerman, Berry, R. Frankhauser, Zimmerly, Edie, Kibele, Herr, Eighth Graders Spend Last Year in . Fifty-eight Seventh Graders Enter Bluffton High One of the largest classes in the last few years, the seventh grade wasted no time getting into the swing of things around the school. They took part in various activi- ties. The boys were active in junior high football and basket- ball, boy scouts, and 4-H. The girls participated in girl scouts and 4-H. Some were members of the senior band, junior band, and the orchestra. With Miss Keel and Mr. Luginbuhl as their home-room School's out for this group of seventh graders. teachers, they successfully embarked on their new adventure into high school. They became accustomed to going to different classes and study hall, attending weekly assemblies, participating in physical education and high school sports, and the other functions which were not present in grade school. Diller, Benroth, Baker. President Beverly Benroth Vice President Keith Baker Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Betty Stratton Advisor Miss Keel ROW ONE: Gaiffe, V. Basinger, Amstutz, Mullet, Mumma, B. Benroth, Hall, Triplehorn, Ander- son, S. Diller. ROW. TWO: Bash, Hartman, Baumgartner, Bixel, K. Zimmerly, Stratton, Lewis, Houts, Cc; Patterson, Jordon, R. Zimmerly, D. Benroth. ROW THREE: R. Basinger, Nusbaum, Burkholder, Core, Preto, Schmutz, N. Patterson, D. Reichen- bach, Schiffke, Deerhake, Tschiegg. ROW FOUR: Dillman, Lugibihl, Hochstettler, Gerber, Clauss, Geiger, K. Basinger, S. Reichen- bach, Marshall, Hilty, Edinger, Kimmet. ROW FIVE: Swank, Carpenter, R. Reichenbach, Ebersole, Baker, Huff, Herr, M. Diller, Davies, Emmert, Zimmerman, Luginbuhl. Camera in the Classroom SAB mercies. Eighth grade science students surround Mr. Geiger for added assistance. Pie-baking day in home economics lab. ween” BASKETBALL BOUNCE MUSIC BASEBALL one x ISLAND DIAMOND RIDG wAA Near Ree Metts? A Ante Nae AMA AAA Ae BAND eel eee CORNERS wAu Ant! FOOTBALL ire BEACH ALa | a j CUTLASSVILLE | TRI HI-Y : AnrnrA ee tal eA ree” AAA BUCCANEER’S PROSPECT F.H.A. i KITCHEN G.A.A. CENTER Organizations Map Pirate travels 23 SEPTEMBER—“‘just climbing on deck’’ 7—School doors fling open to 248 eager(?) students. 8—Tri-Hi-Y starts off year with a yummy picnic. 10—Football preview here results in draw for Bluffton and Vanlue. 3 14—-BUCCANEER staff meets to confer about 1955 book. 16—First assembly — officers of organizations give run- downs on their '55 plans. 17—High spirits shown at first pep meeting—rah! rah! 20—F.H.A. entertains new members with a picnic and ini- tiation. (Freshmen really get initiated!) 27—Varsity B’s first meeting. 29—Hi-Y’s first meeting of the year. OCTOBER—“‘setting sail for studies and fun’’ 12—Home Ec. classes visit LaChoy Foods Plant and Lugin- buh! slaughter (gulp) house at Archbold. 13—Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y induction service. 20—A fall banquet is held at Legion Hall by the F.H.A. and F.F.A. 22—Homecoming—Spencerville mauled by the Pirates—a sweet queen—and an elegant dance made the festivi- ties ‘the most.”’ 22—First Cutlass brings great excitement to all. 28—Everyone in a daze—Two assemblies in one week. NOVEMBER—‘‘Thanksgiving—for our school’’ 1-5—National F.H.A. Week. 3—Hawaiian musicians gave us an assembly with a foreign flavor. 7—Speech class members take part in Prince of Peace Contest. 11—Armistice Day. School dismissed for the day. 1 2—Football season ends with a tough loss to Forest. 19—F.H.A. sponsors a Sadie Hawkins party all ‘‘fittin tha okashun.”’ 23—Bluffton defeats Spencerville at first basketball game. 25-26—Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER—“‘‘Landed at Christmas Island’’ 2—G.A.A. girls have a swimming party at the Findlay Y. 1 1—High school athletes are guests of the college. 15—F.H.A. travels to Allen Co. Children’s Home. 20—WMusic Department presents a Christmas program. 23—Christmas vacation begins. 23—Speech class presents the play, ‘‘Lessons from Luke.’ Pirates Log of Year's Events JANUARY—“‘Pirate yearbooks go on sale’”’ 3—Faculty and student body return to school. 3—Columbus Grove Tri-Hi-Y plays host to our club. 11—Rev. King talks on the U.N. and the Juniors present skit of their play in assembly. 11-12—-Juniors have a_ successful play, ‘“‘Papa was a Preacher.”’ 21—School dismissed at noon so the teachers could grade exams and record grades. Those poor teachers .. . 24—-BUCCANEERS go on sale at $3 each. 26—Speech class presents two one-act plays. ‘‘Three on a Bench”’ and ‘‘Ladies of the Mop.”’ 29—Six seniors take General Scholarship Test for High School Seniors in Lima. FEBRUARY—“‘Let’s be Valentines’’ 9—' 'The Choraliers’’ from the college sang for us in assembly. 16—Tri-Hi-Y entertains students with annual Sweetheart dance. 19—Tournaments begin. 22—Washington’s birthday. No school for a change. 21-25—National F.F.A. week. MARCH— ‘‘ March winds catch the ship sails’’ 15—Roman banquet. Everything in Roman style. 25—G.A.A. and Varsity B give a party for the school. APRIL—‘‘Nearing port’’ 1-2—H.S. operetta, ‘‘Babes in Toyland.”’ 8-1 1—Easter vacation. 13—Tri-Hi-Y gave spaghetti supper for members of the club. 23—Band, orchestra, and chorus state finals. MAY—‘‘Casting anchor—farewell to senior shipmates”’ A—Tri-Hi-Y May breakfast. 6—Junior Senior Prom. Juniors use theme: ‘‘Moonlight and Roses.”’ 13-14—Senior class presents humorous play, ‘‘We Shook the Family Tree.”’ 20—High school music department gives Spring Concert. 22—Baccalaureate Service. 26—Commencement Service. 27—Last day of school. Everybody’s happy! Seniors Present their Class Play ‘We Shook the Family Tree’ is the story of some. typical teenagers, centering around Hildegarde Dolson, who finds herself without a date for the prom. Many laughable and complicated difficulties arise when Hildegarde is arranged a date with Freddie, who is ridiculed because his mother makes him wear knickers. However, everything works out for the couple in the end, when Freddie manages to break from his parents’ rule and arrives for the dance in a new suit—with long pants. Play Cast “monster,” little neighborhood at Freddie's knickers. a figvesietert Paige, Hildegarde is alarmed mailing Mothe Directed by Darwin Luginbuhl THE CAST ee view Freddie's knickers. Ellie May The D olsons and Shermers Mr. Shermer 26 on Bob tackles Mr. Shermer, mistaking is accused of Hildegatde: 45°5.45, 5.6 ee Karin Havenstein Mrs Dolsonc2gncc- Se oencdtene tere Thorne Lauriat Sally Aa eee ee eee Dorothy Stratton PG ER Ae Jerry Yoakam Blas ARTE SEER ES oS Be Robert Steiner Paige... kl ee Ellen Balmer See Sudce eens Sue Montgomery se au lebg Dean es ene eee ee eae Nora Preto TR oe ah eee Don Kimmet Mrs. Shermernc. cece eee Lois Amstutz “Papa Was a Preacher” The family poses around the old organ, the most outstanding prop. Jeff Co) . On January 11 and 12, the junior ted “buzzard jogo ® friend, op nuary , the juniors presente | “lope.” + GIVES him their humorous three act play. The play centers ‘= around the Porter family: Papa, Mama, and their six children. Miss Jones, a spinster of the church, is constantly finding fault with the Porter children —Alyene’s roller skating and Shakespeare, Jeanette and her boyfriend's trumpeting, Cecil’s dancing the ‘“‘buzzard-lope,”’ the boy’s girlfriend troubles, and practically everything the children do. However, the play ends happily with Mama and Papa’s wedding anniversary, to the tune of old-fashioned organ music. Edwin Porter Bret Triplett Pearl Porter Sally Reichenbach Hugh Porter Ronnie Chidester Cecil Porter Paul Glaze Raybon Porter Jeanette Porter Lora Triplehorn Ed Porter Richard Basinger Alyene Porter Denise Badertscher Y remodeling Helen Ludlow Shirley Galloway Lucy Smith Jean Frick Jenny Smith Shirley Burry Jeffery Cole Barry Corson Miss Jones Loretta Nonnamaker Kay Clauss James Fisher Lucy and Jenn themselves to ae Smith Surprise ain the fellows’ aff we the boys b ections. t COMMITTEES PUBLICITY AND TICKETS—Ann Hilty (chairman), Raymond Cummins, Jacqueline Berry, Rebecca Frankhauser. USHERS—Rachel Garmatter (chairman), Karen Zimmerman, Carolyn Garmatter, Sharon Wahlie. COSTUMES—Beulah Bixel, Annabelle Amstutz. STAGE—Jack Fields (chairman), Frank Chamberlain. Two staff Berry, Asst. It’s All Yours ROW ONE: Chamberlain, Business; Asst. ROW TWO: Reichenbach, Asst. Editor; Cummins, Photography; Frankhauser, Art. Parish, Society; S. Berry, Music. ROW THREE: Glaze, Sports; Zimmerly, Asst. Business; Aukerman, Asst. Business; Yoakam, Asst. Photography. Chamberlain, Klassen. members preparing the Buccaneer basketball concession stand. Editor; Montgomery, Editor. To the Reader: Yours, is this 1955 BUCCANEER. You may keep it for years as a memory book. It was a busy staff that finished the last few pages of the BUCCANEER and sent them along to the printer. The staff was proud, too, to think that they had put together an annual that would fall into many eager hands, hands whose owners would be the judges of whether or not the 1955 BUCCANEER is a good one. The staff sincerely hopes that this 1955 BUCCANEER will be treasured by its owners. When you open the pages and read through, seeing yourself and your friends in the photographs and recalling the many events of the year, try to think of the staff and advisors who spent their time and effort to make this book possible. Nonnamaker, Art; Montgomery, Editor; J. Berry, Photography; Klassen, Classes; Hauenstein, Seniors; School Paper Bringsthe News ROW ONE: Gierman, Jorg, R. Steiner, Bechtel, D. Stratton, Moser, N. Steiner, Basinger. ; ROW TWO: King, Badertscher, B. Stratton, Tschantz, Schmidt, Triplehorn, Amstutz, Gratz. ROW THREE: Clauss, A. Hilty, Herr, Klassen, Havenstein, S. Hilty, P. Parish, Smucker. ROW FOUR: Gerber, Bucher, Yoakam, Kimmet, Triplett, Diller, Glaze. Members of the Cutlass staff are always plagued with the question, ‘‘When’s the Cutlass coming out?’’ This question rep- resents the desire of the school to enjoy reading this paper of their own making. For the students make the news with which the Cutlass is filled. Onto the four pages of the Cutlass are printed the latest news and events, sports and club reports, chatter and gossip columns, in general, the most readable information possible. The staff works hard to compile the school paper, so keep boosting them in the future! Moser, Stratton, Bechtel. Ready to hand out Cutlasses ‘‘hot off the press. Bechtel, Asst. Editor; Stratton, Editor. ROW ONE: Preto, E. Balmer, Gaiffe, Stratton, Geiger, Basinger, E. Galloway, S. Galloway, Moser, Steiner, L. Amstutz. ROW TWO: A. Amstutz, Frick, Burry, King, Augsburger, M. Gierman, |. Gierman, M. Badertscher, S. Parish, Bucher, J. Berry, S. Hilty, Benroth. ROW THREE: Herr, Clauss, R. Frankhauser, J. Badertscher, Diller, In Tri-Hi-Y, sophomore, junior, and senior girls work together to ‘‘create, maintain, and extend, throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character’’, which is the purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y clubs, affiliated with the YMCA. A year of profitable learning and fun was en- joyed by the Tri-Hi-Y. Many interesting occasions were enjoyed, including: the joint induction with the Hi-Y, special speakers, attending Camp Nelson Dodd Training Camp for officers, meeting with the Columbus Grove Tri-Hi-Y, attending district confer- ences at Lima and Bowling Green, the annual Sweetheart week and dance, presentation of a school assembly program, and many. other out- standing activities. Glimpse of a typical Tri-Hi-Y meeting. ae sill Walker, Zimmerman, B. Bixel, Schiffke, Wahlie, Gerber. ROW FOUR: Toews, P. Parish, Criblez, Bechtel, Schmidt, Tschantz, Skidmore, S. Berry, Triplehorn, Joseph. ROW FIVE: A. Balmer, Montgomery, Havuenstein, E. Bixel, Reichen- bach, Hursey, N. Frankhauser, Nonnamaker, A. Hilty, Risser. Tri-Hi-Y Stresses “Pure Thoughts, Pure Words, Pure Actions’ The Tri-Hi-Y tries ever to create the desire and presence of Christian growth in the hearts of its members, and each year works toward the Honor Club award which it has gained every year since its institution in B.H.S. President... 44... Nancy King Vice President-......- Jacqueline Berry SeCcreldry.. 7 Sue Montgomery Treasurer.......-.... Sally Reichenbach Chaplain............ Mary Badertscher Advisors eee Miss Keel Badertscher, King, Berry, Montgomery, Reichenbach. Boys’ Hi-Y Groups Strives for Christian Ideals eae: The Hi-Y is a brother organization of the Tri-Hi-Y. All sophomore, junior, and senior boys who are interested in bettering their characters are given an invitation to join the Hi-Y each year. The boys enjoyed many interesting activities. Two boys represented Bluffton at Camp Nelson Dodd in the summer. There, they learned about the prepara- tion of meetings and interesting programs, which they brought back for use in the club. Thorne Lauriat was chosen district chaplain. The club had various types of programs. They sponsored a school party and other social affairs. They presented the film: ‘Nature Had It First’’ for a school assembly. Some educational and enter- taining meetings were held, with guest speakers, films, and other types of programs. The Hi-Y has been working to gain in membership. It is hoped that boys in the future will give their best support i Thorne Lauriat to this worthwhile organization. Mr. Luginbuhl Glaze, Steiner, Lauriat, Corson. Robert Steiner Barry Corson Paul Glaze ROW ONE: Kimmet, Matter, Zimmerly, Yoakam, Urich, Cummins. ROW TWO: Glaze, Robert Steiner, Gleason, Badertscher, Corson, King. ROW THREE: Hochstettler, Geiser, Lauriat, Ralf Steiner, Conrad. Pitan cent a aarpiaisiens fe ion 4 ROW ONE: May, Preto, S. Galloway, Stratton, L. Amstutz, C. Moser, E. Parish, Bucher, S. Berry, Joseph, King. Balmer, S. Hilty, Frick, Triplehorn, Skidmore. ROW FOUR: Basinger, Geiger, Augsburger, Burkholder, S. Deifendeifer, Mar ROW TWO: G. Moser, Conrad, Martha Badertscher, N. Montgomery, J. Hilty, Badertscher, A. Balmer, Zimmerman, Benroth, S. Montgomery, Garmatter. B. Deifendeifer, Rachel Devier, Wiley, Rae Ann Devier, Traucht, Kimmet. ROW FIVE: J. Berry, Diller, Hauenstein, E. Bixel, Bechtel, Nonnamake ROW THREE: E. Galloway, Herr, A. Amstutz, Burry, Frankhauser, J. Badertscher, Gerber, B. Bixel, Wahlie, Schiffke, Risser. Diller, Hilty, Triplehorn, Bucher. Future Homemakers of America Work for Better and Happier Homes Presiclents.22, -ese- sane ee Lora Triplehorn Vice President..........-....--- Raeleen Bucher Secretanyit eiiwo ty eee Sally Hilty TIEGSUTEL 2, cheers Joyce Diller ACVISOMl.--230 eee eee Miss Diller Guided by their purpose, ‘‘to work together for better and happier home life for everyone’, and their motto, ‘‘Toward New Horizons’, the F.H.A. spent an active year. Meetings were planned to forward homemaking training with such programs as skits, a style show, and other various methods. Some of the activities enjoyed during the year were as:follows: the annual informal initiation, a swimming party, the F.H.A. and F.F.A. banquet, county and district rallies, and F.H.A. week, observed October 31-November 5. The school enjoyed the ‘‘Sadie Hawkins Dance’”’, presented by the F.H.A. The year was planned to widen greatly participation and interest in homemaking preparation, and to make parents and the rest of the com- munity aware of the F.H.A. and its sister clubs in the state and nation. Scene at F.H.A. F.F.A. banquet, where several prominent guests were present. Left to right: Nora Preto, hostess; Judy Williston, state president from Delta; Ronald Lora, toast- master; Mr. Basinger, F.F.A. advisor. ROW ONE: Kaufman, King, Gleason, Matter, R. Lora, Arnold, Althaus. ©; ROW TWO: Badertscher, Leiber, Herr, Garmatter, L. Moser, Bixel, Jorg, G. | Lora. | ROW THREE: Diller, Yoakam, Kimmet, W. Moser, Green, Chidester. i ROW FOUR: E. Basinger, Palte, R. Moser, Hartman, G. Basinger. Future Farmers of America Work . for Better Farms of Tomorrow Don Kimmet James Matter Secretary Ronald Lora Treasurer Dan Gleason Historian Marvin Diller Advisor Mr. Basinger High school boys st udying vocational agriculture are eligible to join the F.F.A., which is affiliated with the state and national associations. This year the club was composed of 26 active members, 5 graduate members, and 6 honorary members. Among the club’s achievements this year were the winning of first place in the State Poultry Judging Contest by Paul Jorg and tenth place by the poultry judging team. Three members, Evan Lehman, LaVerne Moser, and Frederick Amstutz, were honored with their State Farmer Degrees. Robert Green won a trip to the National F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City for his excellent exhibits at the Allen County Fair. Don Kimmet won a gold award in public speaking at the district contest. For the fourth consecutive year, the chapter won the county pest hunt trophy. Through projects, fair entries, contests, and other competitive ac- tivities, the F.F.A. members enlarge their interest and skills in the field of agriculture. STANDING: Diller, Gleason. SEATED: Matter, Kimmet, Lora. Boys Using Improved Practices in Swine. Left to right, clockwise: Althaus, Lora, Diller, Green, Moser. Girls Participate in Many Healthful Sports it ou] i ROW ONE: S. Berry, Klassen, Triplehorn, Kempf, King, Stratton, Parish, Criblez, Irwin, Balmer. Amstutz, Moser. ROW FOUR: Koontz, Schiffke, Schmidt, Hursey, Reichenbach, Bech- ROW TWO: Steiner, Frick, Burry, Herr, Galloway, B. Deifendeifer, tel, Nonnamaker, Gerber, Havenstein. Gaiffe, Stauffer. ROW FIVE: Preto, Hilty, J. Berry, Risser, Montgomery, Tschantz, ROW THREE: S. Deifendeifer, Frankhauser, Bucher, S. Parish, P. Diller, Toews. Presidente satan 5 eee Anita Klassen Almost everyone enjoys athletics, including the B.H.S. Vice President. .......-.-.-------------------- Ellen Balmer girls. A wide program of sports was followed this year by secrefary-Treasurer...2..-2-2.-..2-2... Nan Schmidt the Girls’ Athletic Association, under the direction of Mrs. AGVISOR Fico coiinetll cee eee. cece Mrs. Patterson Patterson, girls’ physical education teacher. Much action was seen at meetings where the girls played volley ball, basketball, kickball, and many other games. They had exchange playnights with the college G.A.A., sponsored a school party, sold at a game, and trav- G.A.A. girls enjoy sports in physical eled to nearby indoor education classes. aed pools for some swim Re parties. . sa The members of the G.A.A. may earn awards by the club’s point system. The club strives to devel- op well-rounded charac- ters and most of all, a sense of fair play. . Boys Interested in Sports Join Together in the Varsity B Denver Zimmerly Participating in school sports such as football, basket- ball, or baseball makes boys eligible for joining the Thorne Lauriat Varsity B. They gain additional enjoyment from these and Secretary lredsurer Bon Kimmet other sports by combining with other boys. 4 ; 7 z 2 y Advisor Mr. Schmidt Some of their more important activities were as fol- lows: presenting the outstanding athletes in each sport Kimmet, Zimmerly, Lauriat. with awards, purchasing the traditional football necklaces ae for the homecoming queen and attendants, and sponsor- ESSA hahaha! ing a school party with the G.A.A. SSR RNa cais At noons, the boys have fun with their favorite pastime, sports. ee 14 ROW ONE: Urich, Geiser, Gleason, King, Leiber, Edwards, Kohli, Chamberlain. ROW FOUR: Chidester, Green, Lora, Alspach, Lauriat, Bret Triplett, Shumaker. ROW TWO: Burry, D. Badertscher, Bruce Triplett, Corson, Kimmet, Cummins. MISSING: R. Basinger, G. Basinger, Berry, Edinger, Fields, Hen- Greiner, Reichenbach. ROW THREE: Hartman, Aukerman, Matter, Zimmerly, B. Badertscher, derson ROW ONE: Montgomery, Buccaneer; Klassen, G.A.A.; Triplehorn, F.H.A.; Kempf, Junior Class; King, Tri-Hi-Y; Stratton, Cutlass. ROW TWO: Herr, Sophomore Class; Kimmet, F.F.A.; Lauriat, Student Patrol; Aukerman, Senior Class; Steiner, Hi-Y. ROW THREE: Schiffke, Freshman Class; Matter, Music Organizations; Zimmerly, Varsity B. Student Senate is Symbol of Democracy at Bluffton High Serving on the senate are the leaders of school organizations and classes. By discussing and voting on school problems, they have been able to reach many important decisions democratically. They decided who would have concessions at games, set up certain rules to cover school questions, provided for a school party each month, and came to conclusions on other important issues. The student senate represents the school opinions as a whole, and the members have tried to settle all questions as fairly and democratically as possible. Montgomery, Kimmet, Triplehorn. Presid @ntseik sce eee eee Don Kimmet Vice’ Presidente ek eee: Sue Montgomery Secretary-Treasurer............-------- Lora Triplehorn ACVISO Ms Ag cSek ek cee eee et nana ace Mr. Buhler Some members introduced their organizations in the orientation assembly. Left to right: Triplehorn, King, Kimmet, Steiner, Lauriat, Mr. Murray. National Honor Society Members Rate Highest in Scholarship and Leadership SEATED: Jorg; Lauriat, Secretary-Treasurer; Stratton, President. STANDING: Gierman, S. Berry, Frankhauser, J. Berry, Montgomery. The safety and order of B.H.S. is promoted by the student patrol, a group which performs such duties as ush- ering at school programs, operating hall lights, and en- forcing school safety rules. Not more than fifteen per- cent .of the senior class and not more than five percent of the junior class are se- lected as members of the National Honor Society. They must have a B average or better and their capability must be proven by their par- ticipation in school work and activities. SEATED: Berry; Lauriat, captain; Steiner. STANDING: Corson, Gierman, Aukerman. Eb Baritone Saxophone 3 Ld a= 6 = ae m= Sf og : bm a ° Sas Pee = BEE 0) gm : co or) i) i Sm CO o pid) fl o = ge ee ys of” fuer 3 ys 2 ZORm e ao iy oas ® + e b Da x o x , oa 2 reg a = rs ® 30 2 pond us an (d4 ° ==s 3 nl : 3 a eo ae : = D © ” ee © © San 2 Published by Melrose Music Corp., New York, N. Y. ROW ONE: E. Galloway, C. Moser, Geiger, W. Jorg, S. Galloway, Stratton, Tschantz, Bucher, S. Hilty, G. Mixed Chorus Popular with Moser, L. Herr, Basinger, M. Gierman, Triplehorn, Frick. ROW TWO: J. Berry, Schmidt, Frankhauser, Hauenstein, S. Montgomery, Walker, Skidmore, N. Steiner, J. Hilty, Many Audiences I. Gierman, Balmer, Rachel Garmatter, S. Berry, Klassen, C. Garmatter. Under the direction of their capable leader, the mixed ROW THREE: A. Hilty, B. Bixel, E. Bixel, Nonnamaker, : : ; Matter, R. Steiner, Yoakam, Althaus, Marvin Diller, chorus has become a widely known organization. Cummins, P. Jorg, J. Montgomery, Leiber; Mary Diller, The group has performed before many audiences, in- Toews, Burry. : 2 ets ’ ROW FOUR: Reichenbach, Hursey, Triplett, Richard Gar- cluding its appearance at the principal’s group at the annual matter, Kimmet, Gleason, R. Lora, Lauriat, Geiser, teachers’ meeting in Toledo, in October. Other perform- Badertscher, Glaze, G. Lora, T. Diller, Bechtel, L. Amstutz. i E ; - MISSING: B. Herr, A. Amstutz. ances were given at the Christmas program, in which they combined with the grade school for a stirring holiday presentation. They sang at the Easter sunrise serv- ice and combined with the other high school music groups for the an- = nual Spring Concert. Each Vice President = : th i 454 m= =6year, an operetta or musi- Saundra Berry | ia ; | ae cal is presented by the President James Matter music department. The mixed chorus always Secretary-Treasurer Ronald Lora plays an important part in this production. Berry, Matter, Lora. 40 ROW ONE: Montgomery, Burry, Bixel, T. Diller, Basinger, Glaze, ROW THREE: Reichenbach, Yoakam, Triplett, Matter, Lauriat, Althaus, G. Lora, Jorg, Leiber. Badertscher, Chidester, Cummins, Berry. ROW TWO: Steiner, Kimmet, Garmatter, R. Lora, Geiser, Gleason, MISSING: Herr. Chamberlain, M. Diller, Kohli. Boys’ Voices Blend in Many Spirited Songs Glaze, Steiner, Chamberlain. The Boys’ Glee Club has been a successful group for the past few years and this year was no exception. They liked singing for assemblies, music programs, and contests. The boys had the opportunity to sing on Reverend Thomas’s radio program over station WIMA. The songs they enjoyed most were such as ‘‘Down the Open Road.”’ The Boys’ Glee has been gaining in popularity and is sure to be a promising organization for years to come. President s2)2 sa setae tes awe Paul Glaze Vice-President. es a Robert Steiner Secretary-Treasurer -............. Frank Chamberlain ROW ONE: Kimmet, E. Galloway, C. Moser, Stratton, Jorg, S. Galloway, Geiger, Stauffer, G. Moser, L. Herr, Basinger, R. Garmatter, Triplehorn, Frick. ROW TWO: J. Berry, Traucht, B. Deifendeifer, D. Herr, A. Balmer, S. Deifendeifer, Augsburger, Skidmore, J. Hilty, I. Gierman, E. Balmer, Burry, May, Sprunger, Bauman. ROW THREE: Clauss, J. Badertscher, Wahlie, Frankhauser, Parish, Zimmerman, S. Montgomery, S. Hilty, S. Berry, L. Amstutz, Rachel Devier, N. Montgomery, M. Badertscher, Rae Ann Devier, Weiss. ROW FOUR: Nonnamaker, A. Hilty, Gerber, Walker, B. Bixel, E. Bixel, Reichenbach, Hursey, Core, WHauenstein, Bechtel, C. Garmatter, Klassen, Diller, Toews. MISSING: Petrucelli. Large Group of Girls Harmonize Throughout the Year The Girls’ Glee, composed of about 60 girls, were busy this year preparing for various assembly pro- grams, concerts, and contests. Along with the other music groups, they have made fine showings at contests in the past few years. They enjoyed many beautiful numbers such as ‘‘Bless This House’ and ‘‘In My Garden.”’ The fun of singing has united many girls, and under fine direction, they have shown their capability in many difficult numbers. Presidents. eee ek es Karin Hauenstein Vice: Presidente... hee Lois Amstutz Secretary-Treasurer._................ Saundra Berry Amstutz, Havenstein, Berry. 41 Alan and Contrary Mary sing “Just a Whisper Away. Widow Piper and Barnaby sing ‘‘Before and After.” Roderigo, Gonzorgo, Marmaduke, and Hilda. The Master Toymaker sings for the Piper Children. Music Department Stages “Babes in Toyland’ ROW ONE: Cummins, W. Jorg, Lauriat, Gierman, Skidmore, Glaze. ROW TWO: Basinger, J. Burry, Stratton, Montgomery, Kohli, P. Jorg, Galloway. ROW THREE: Lora, Amstutz, Bixel, S. Burry, Diller, Jacqueline Berry. ROW FOUR: James Berry, Steiner, Geiser, Gleason, Kimmet. The sparkling operetta, ‘‘Babes in Toyland,”’ highlighted with Victor Herbert’s famous musical score, was presented April 1 and 2. The story takes place in colorful Mother Goose Land and Toyland settings, with the familiar Mother Goose characters portrayed gayly by the main cast and a large group of singers and dancers in the chorus. THE CAST Filclane. a2 eee Sue Montgomery ACK. cece ae ere Jerry Kohli JL ee ae Dorothy Stratton BO Peed. =.) Ane Eva Galloway BOrmapy.27.-2 eee Thorne Lauriat lomo ee Raymond Cummins Widow Piper..........-.-- Irlene Gierman GOnzOrgo. sanyo ee Don Kimmet y Roderidos....262 8 Dan Gleason JONG eho see ee Wilma Jorg Aland. A a Sees Paul Glaze Contrary Mary........-- Janice Skidmore Giant’ Spider2:.2...4:..4. Dwaine Leiber Brown Bear.........-.... Don Badertscher Fairy Queen...._....- Sally Reichenbach Marmaduke-..__....-...-..-- Ronald Geiser Master Toymaker....___.-- Robert Steiner : Grumio... ete a James Berry ROW ONE: W. Jorg, |. Diller, Schmidt. ROW TWO: Klassen, A. Hilty, Shetler, Galloway, Benroth, Reichen- bach, C. Patterson. Gierman, M. Gierman, N. Steiner, T. Stauffer, M. Diller, Frankhauser, Smucker, May, Clauss, Jordon, Proud to Have One of Few-Orchestras in Area M. Steiner. ROW THREE: J. Hilty, Walker, Lucille Amstutz, N. Patterson, Bixel, Glaze. Composed of 42 members, the orchestra gave several public con- certs and again competed in the annual music contests, where Bluffton’s is one of the few orchestras represented. The orchestra played for commencement, as the custom has been. Several of the members participated in the regional orchestra held in Toledo. The school is proud of the orchestra, which instead of diminish- ing as most, has been growing in members and new instruments in the past few years. eA Le Paul Glaze Eleanor Bixel Anita Klassen ROW FOUR: Montgomery, Nonnamaker, Lauriat, Garmatter, Lois i Amstutz, Berry, R. Steiner, Herr, Balmer, Basinger, P. Jorg, Tschantz, : Bixel, Klassen, Glaze. ROW ONE: Stauffer, Havenstein, E. Bixel, Mary Diller, Walker, Lauriat. ROW TWO: L. Herr, C. Herr, C. Geiger, Augsburger, J. Berry, Deifen- deifer. . ROW THREE: Little, A. Balmer, Jorg, Klassen, Lora, W. Herr. Band Displays Talents ROW FOUR: R. Garmatter, E. Balmer, Michael Diller, D. Bixel, Steiner, B. Bixel. ROW FIVE: Marvin Diller, Althaus, Bechtel, Hursey. a The sixty band members not only learned marches and popular music, but also played a number of con- cert pieces. On the more serious side, they practiced more diffi- cult numbers for concerts and contest. Mr. Lehman did a fine job keeping the spirits of the members in harmony with the music they were playing. President Saundra Berry Vice President Lois Amstutz Secretary-Treasurer Berry, Matter, Amstutz. ROW ONE: Matter, Chidester, Amstutz, Hilty, C. Garmatter, H. Geiger. ROW TWO: Frankhauser, Gierman, S. Berry, Moser, Edie. ROW THREE: Hochstettler, N. Montgomery, Emmert, Baker, Basinger, Tschiegg. ROW FOUR: Glaze, Lehman, Triplehorn, Crawfis, Core. ROW FIVE: Schmidt, Gerber, S$. Montgomery, Nonnamaker, Huber. As soon as school started, the band Tschantz, Stratton, Moser, Bucher, Steiner. Foreground: Edie. began to practice marching several me hours a week. This practice was well rewarded by the fine showings they made in support of the football team. They also enjoyed many stunt songs which they played for the basketball crowds. The marching band owed much of their success to the six majorettes, with Carol Moser as head majorette and Sandra Edie as mascot. Other School Music Groups Senior Girls’ Ensemble The senior girls’ ensemble spent their last year | together. They have held much popularity and en- joyed singing together. The girls have gained superior ratings at district and state contests since the group was organized in their freshman year. They are to be congratulated for this fine record, which very few groups such as this can claim. Lauriat, Jorg, Gierman, Glaze. ROW ONE: Schmutz, Reichenbach, C. Patterson, Dillman, Bixel, Berry, L. Diller. ROW TWO: Stratton, S. Diller, Shetler, N. Patterson. ROW THREE: Huber, Edie, Swank, Anderson, Geiger, Herr, Gerber, Hauenstein, Basinger, Deerhake, M. Diller, R. Frank- hauser, J. Frankhauser. ROW FOUR: Huff, Emmert, Little, Basinger, Crawfis, Clauss, Zimmerman, Baker, Tschiegg. © Skidmore, Stratton, Jorg, Klassen, Hursey, Montgomery, Amstutz, Berry. MISSING: Gierman. Mixed Ensemble The mixed ensemble has been very busy during the past year singing for many clubs and other groups in and near this community. They have had many pleasant experiences singing together and should also be congratulated for the many fine performances they have given to so many audiences. Junior Band This music group is composed of seventh and eighth grade instrumentalists who are preparing for future membership in the senior band. Although they did not appear publicly, many members also par- ticipated in senior band and the size of their group being large, they give promise for a fine senior band in the future. Spirited Cheerleaders Back the Team Burry, Frick, Basinger. Varsity Cheerleaders Both in the chilling cold at the football games and the hot gymnasiums at the bas- ketball games, the three var- sity cheerleaders followed the teams. In all kinds of weather, the girls kept the crowds cheering and boosted the teams’ spirits. The school kept behind the three and helped make a fine cheering section at every game of the season. Hilty, Urich, Gaiffe, Berry. - Reserve Cheerleaders The reserve cheerleaders are chosen from grades seven through ten. These girls did their duty by sticking with the reserve team and leading cheers for them aft all the basketball games. They gained much experience and proved their capability throughout the season. | Hilty, Gaiffe, Berry. { aughs issue when everyone misses a At pep meetings, the girls were ready heer. Basinger, Frick, Burry. to lead in practice cheers. Many brisk cheers came from the football field, when these girls got started. “Between the Goal Posts’ Left— Coach beams as Corson comes off the field. Right— Fellows on the bench ready for action. A pile-up with Spencerville. Fields gets his man. L.—Conrad R. King. Homecoming concessions. Badertscher selling mums, as Criblez looks on. Mixed emotions. Far L.— Burry, Reichenbach, Triplett, Fields. Pirates Grasp Fourth Place in Northwest Conference 1954 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE meptemper 1 Oo ycteere eke nccs eee Preview vs. Vanlue | | | | All eyes on the field. BLUFFTON PIRATES! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! was often heard from the industrious student body of B.H.S., and the Pirates followed those directions to a E Jack Fields climbed to 2nd place scorer in the league. The whole team deserved the praises given them, for they fought from the first kick-off to the end of the game. The Pirates opened their ‘'54’’ season in the preview with a scoreless battle against Vanlue. They were too much for the Lafayette Wolves, grappling the first victory from them, 19-12. Somehow the team couldn't get started with the Bulldogs and lost a sad game to Ada. The poor Pirates were sunk again! In a close one with Elida, Fields took it over for the T.D. which gave us 6 to their 12 in the final score. The Pirates got revenge by clobbering the P.G. Rockets 33-7. Delphos was somewhat surprised that rainy night Halftime for the team. October 15......... October 22........: October 28......... November 5 November 12 Games Won Sepiember ol (xe ee cote a ec. Lafayette Beplamber, 2422) ee peemer s ee ee ete eg ede Ada CTOR le ee ee. es ee Elida Oeiober cnc l: : ok eee ee ss Pandora-Gilboa nae 152 ca Al ae eee. Delphos Jefferson PL th yh time eS, ON Spencerville PP hee eS. ae Deel Columbus Grove EES een Sata a. Po ee Wapakoneta Se Sa te Aa tS ee or es ee Forest No Score when the Pirates waded through to a victory 20-6. Also, Spencerville was left gaping when they were overcome 20-0 in an exciting game for the home- coming crowd. The team played a hard game in a close one with Columbus Grove, struggling second place, BUT— the Pirates will strike again in ‘‘55 ’. Failed again— the Pirates were overpowered by Wapak 28-0. THE EYES WERE OPENED WIDE as the Pirates displayed their power and teamwork against the once-beaten Forest Rangers, who battled for the defeat 37-26 and left Bluffton in 4th place in the conference. Six powerful seniors, who will be missed next year, bade good-bye to the high school gridiron. They were Rex Aukerman, Dean Badertscher, Fred Basinger, Don Kimmet, James Matter, and Junior Zimmerly. A big hand is due to all the fellows and best of luck to next year’s battlers as they make their plunge for the ‘55’’ N.W.C. championship. Large crowds such as this always followed the team. The Pirate TOP ROW: Aukerman, Center; Zimmerly, Tackle; Urich, Halfback; Berry, Quarterback. CENTER ROW: Corson, End; Triplett, Halfback; Fields, Fullback; Basinger, Tackle; Green, Guard. BOTTOM ROW: Lora, End; Matter, Halfback; Badertscher, Guard; Kimmet, Halfback. Football Squad TOP ROW: Chidester, Guard; Triplett, Center; Cummins, Guard; Shumaker, End. CENTER ROW: Alspach, End; Chamberlain, Tackle; Conrad, Tackle; King, Guard; Reichenbach, Quarterback. BOTTOM ROW: Kohli, Tackle; Hartman, Guard; Henderson, Halfback. Dawn Triplehorn Sue Montgomery .............----------- Attendant Karin Havenstein ........-..-..-------- Attendant Homecoming Held October 22 Each year three senior girls are elected to reign at the homecoming game and dance. The student body chose Dawn Triplehorn as their queen. She was attended by Sue Montgomery and Karin Hauenstein. The queen was attired in a red taffeta dress and carried a huge bouquet of white mums. Her attendants wore black dresses with white stoles and red corsages. At the half, Queen Dawn was crowned and presented a gold football necklace by Rex Aukerman. Her attendants were presented silver footballs by Junior Zimmerly and Dean Badertscher. The band presented a show in honor of the queen. It was “The Story of Cinderella.” The Pirates kept the crowd roaring as they smeared Spencerville. This was one of the most spectacular games of the season. After the game the royal company was escorted by David Steiner, Paul Fritchie, and Thornton Lauriat and led by the band to the dance. The Homecoming dance, sponsored by the junior class, was very successful in com- pletion of the festivities. “Queen for a Night” Arriving at the Big game. 3) Delivered at the Throne by Thorne. A royal kiss is given by Rex Aukerman, football captain. LIL | } @ KARIN 'ORWN «SUE The first dance. The court is ‘‘all smiles.” Hard-hit by Van Wert, the Pirates struggled for this basket. : 4 ; A Fields gets the tip; as Lora, far right, prepares to receive. —_ fe - | Before home games, the school filed into the gym to ‘‘pep up” the team. Teachers took over the season's Organizations had concessions. ticket sales. Ewing, Slusser. Zimmerly, Aukerman, Kimmet. The band played at halves and between games. ; ““Go! Go! Go!”’ were the famous last words of a certain coach sitting on the side lines, after sending the team into play. The Pirates tripped Spencerville 67-49, in the first game of the season. Jack Fields was high point man with 30. The second game was a great triumph as the Pirates took Lafayette 70-49. Fields and Lora were high with 16 points each. In the first W.B.L. game, they went for their third straight win over Wapa- koneta and drowned them 79-49! Berry led with 19 and Fields with 18 points. The second W.B.L. game was against a great rival, Shawnee, which was defeated by Bluffton for the first time in history, 65-54. Fields was again high with 18 through the loop. The Elida Bulldogs were demolished as the Pirates pounded them 72- AO. The Pirates kept the spectators on their toes as they played an overtime with the Ada Bulldogs. The Pirates scored 10 points in the overtime while the Bulldogs fell short with only 2. This left the final score, Bluffton—63, Ada—55. Fields was on top with 27. The team went for their sixth straight win as they defeated Delphos Jefferson 63-50. Fields was again high with 20 buckets. In the Christmas Carnival—Bluffton suffered their first loss as Columbus Grove struggled for the defeat 51-57. Robert Badertscher and Ronald Lora were high with 11 points each. The second night of the carnival the Pirates played against the Pandora Rockets, who fumbled to a defeat of 63-48. Jim Berry was high with 17 and Joe Urich with 16. 11 wins and 6 losses. They were third in the league. Pirates Finish Third in the League The team ended regular season with a record of Only two seniors will not be with the team next year. They are James Matter and Thorne Lauriat. The percentage average on field goals was 38.8%. 1954-1955 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE November 23 _... Bh dence os Spencerville November 9°30 03h ctans-coke ee stne Lafayette December po sewn Wapakoneta December s10 2 ee tee Shawnee Decembpel os Aik 22 sc-2 acs oe eres Elida December Jae 22 sha. kee ee Ada December 21.............. Delphos Jefferson CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL December 28............... Columbus Grove December 294 2... Pandora-Gilboa JONUGIY Geter ena. SO ie: .... Celina JONUCTYan | Ape ee. ett Le Kenton JONUCY p22 eeeg ee St. Marys JONUGKYe2ote eee Pandora-Gilboa JOnNUGry 26. Bee ee ee Bellefontaine Februcry, 9 |)... Columbus Grove February: 420223 North Baltimore February?.l.) Ae eee este. Van Wert Games Won The 8th victory for the Pirates was over Celina, 58-56. Fields was high with 20. Suffering their 2nd loss, the Pirates fell to Kenton 56-48. Badert- scher was high with 14 and Berry with 13 points. Not giving up, the Pirates put on a struggle against St. Marys, but were handed a 3rd loss, 49-79. Urich led with 14. The Pirates soaked Pandora however; for the second time. The score was 82-66. Fields led with 30. The 10th victory of the Pirates was over powerful Bellefontaine. Fields bucketed 17 as the Pirates led to the score of 54-55. Jim Berry tallied 14 points. The team was again defeated in their 5th loss as North Baltimore took them 53-69. Fields led with 17. The Pirates swallowed the 6th defeat and last game of the season to Van Wert with the score ending 52-54. Fields bucketed 21. Pirate Basketball Squad Lauriat Fields Forward Center Matter Geiser Forward Forward Lora Alspach Forward Center Diller Guard Urich Guard Missing: Badertscher Forward “Dobes” Urich makes for The ball was “real gone”’ another bucket in the when Lora made for rough game versus this 2-pointer. St. Marys. . 1 M) 4 i ee eee ee ee Hochstettler sinks a foul shot. Our splendid Reserves went right into the grid as they overcame Spencerville 44-21. Alspach was high for the Pirates with 5. In the second game, the Pirates took Lafayette where our Reserves rampaged to a defeat of 47-26. Alspach was again high with 14. Still going, our victorious players scandled Wapak Blume 32-28. Three boys shared high point honors, with 7 each. The team suffered their first loss as Shawnee pounced upon them for a 48-37 defeat. High for Bluffton was Gleason with 10 points. The boys had a bad day when the Elida Bulldogs went into action, and left the Pirates trailing 25-28. Gleason was again high with 9 points. Again, the poor Pirates were defeated—Delphos Jefferson overpowered them 38-48. High for the Geiser Alspach Gleason Diller Fisher Reichenbach Basinger Hochstettler Leiber Reserves Finish With 10-5 Season Record GF Pirates was Fisher with 12 buckets. Celina was robbed as the Pirates, action-packed and hard-hitting, drowned them 50-41. Gleason was high point man with 19. The Reserves, hitting hard, clobbered the Kenton Wildcats to the score of 35-31. High was Fisher with 10. Again the Pirates were victors — St. Marys suffered as they were drenched 31-28. High for the Pirates was Fisher with 10. The Pandora Rockets gave our Reserves a little surprise as they were defeated 26-29. Fisher was high with 14. Again the Pirates ceased to win, and were drenched 31-37, by Bellefontaine. The Pirates’ Reserves, after much good team work, ended with a 10-5 win-loss season record. Jr. High Experiences Two Wins Diller, Reichenbach, Greiner, Kohli. Edinger, Montgomery, Burry, Schiffke. Our Little Pirates’ Jr. High team had a treacherous year and ended with the record of 2 wins and 4 losses. In their first game the Jr. High dipped Bellefontaine 34-32. Lewis was high with 15. Again the little Pirates led a thriller and scorched Lafayette 48-45. Ralf Reichenbach was high with 17 tallies. The Pirates, after much struggle, were defeated for the first time 22-26 by Belle- fontaine who got revenge. Still sweating blood, our little Pirates were again defeated by Harrod 37-48. Greiner was high with 15. The Shawnee Indians were really going hard and took the Pirates for their third loss 23-43. -The Little Pirates were very faithful to their duties, and look forward into playing on Varsity. WV) ® VU he Q. 0) £ 2 “O Luke cc) ak cox mis tes Find Treasures in mn WY A 3 AY Wael A 34 SANE Ifa Good P COATS MOTOR SALES LIMA'S LARGEST FINEST USED CAR DEALER TERMS - TRADES - CLEAN CARS VINE ST. JOHNS 37271 — 96986 LIMA, OHIO Best Wishes Class of ‘55 H. A. 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