Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1956 volume:

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PAGE 4 PAGE 10 PAGE 32 .PAGE 40 PAGE 50 .PAGE 61 Out With the Old, in With the New NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING Although the old grade- school building has passed out of existence by Way oi the Wrecking crew, it shall never be forgotten by those who passed through its portals in quest of the three R's. It served our present era, as Well as that of our fathers and grandiathers. Some will remember the old bell, the creaky old stairs, the long hallway, high ceilings, and the grand play ground. Even though it was old-fashioned, out of date, and a tire hazard, it still has pleasant memories, Now on that same ground stands a new up-to-date struc- ture, with all the latest equip- ment and ideas to make the quest for the same three R's a little easier. We are sure it will be readily accepted by all stud- ents-to-be. lt seems to challenge the elements tor decades to come and to promise a brighter future for those who are Willing OLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING to accept it. 2 mmm 2 M, ...7 X v X-y' I .. ,,-r'1- 'sf' X f A Q! .Mx l J' , , M .r St f Q A .1 . I I I ' I 1. I Q mr.. f is .5 'TNG ., 4225: M, 2 5 , , 1' l .xg N i ff? L .. t 4' ,S L, I f - . 'Ev A Mi' W' K ' . - git ! ,Q K ,1 7 Q,,SQ,kk 1 Af- 'f 7 153. - - QQ Q ' 1 g ,- ' 45 ,Q , ' My 5 3, I t g . '. g ff-AL QQ, 1- ' 'Q ,iw A i t 1 T qw ' L .W ...- , Q: A ,..,. ,I 4' , P3 'J ....' 'W' ,621 3531 1.13,-' 5 - ,- -0 an '5':f: f .E 5 gt' fi, . fp f .1 ' 0 i ,K 4 .- n i .VM , KN K - 9-or 4' ., ' A , , ' V. -, K Y V V Y , Y, , W- rv, , '11 , 4, 1 4' ,gi - uf' MAA 11,1 E .nm A f an ' . x,f,,. ,.,W51 ...qw-. W-.L W Board of Education and the Secretary Presideni-Paul Stouifer, Kimmel Mcrrshcrll, Maurice Bell, Vice President-Dr. Boyd Travis, Harvey Burkholder, Clerk-Mrs. Vernal Corson, Auron Murray. Mrs. Vernal Corson Crt the P. A. system controls in the office. School IS Guided by Capable Leaders SUPERINTENDENT AARON B. MURRAY Bluffton High School A.B. Bluffton College M.A. Ohio State University Since 1949, the Bluffton Schools have been headed by Mr. Murray. Mr. Murray is a mem- ber of the Phi Delta Kappa, an honorary educa- tion fraternity, and the American Association of School Administrators. He is also president of the Northwestern Ohio Association of School Administrators. He takes active interest in his hobbies, gar- dening and golf. He is past president of Bluff- ton Men's Garden Club and a member of the Summer Invitational Golf Club of Ohio School Men. Besides his regular duties at school, he is the advisor of the student patrol, the school safety patrol. He will derive great satisfaction from the opening of the new elementary building for the 1956-1957 school year. PRINCIPAL A ROBERT SCHUMANN Steubenville High School B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University M.A. Ohio State University Mr. Schumann came to Bluffton this year from Steubenville. Although new in the field of school administration, he has done an excellent job as school principal. Besides assuming the responsibilities of prin- cipal, Mr. Schumann teaches English and speech. He also advises the student senate and the National Honor Society. He is a member of Theta Alpha Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa, and other local groups. Prior to coming to Bluffton, Mr. Schumann was an instrument flying instructor in the army air corps. During the summer of 1952 he took a tour of Europe to study the educational systems of England, France, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. xf5f'f5:,,lf Welch, Cash, Miss Anderson Miss Diller, Moser, Herr Ocie Anderson Librarian Library Instruction Green County, Pennsylvania B.S. Waynesburg College B.S. in L.S. Western Reserve University Margaret Diller Home Economics F.l-l.A. Advisor Bluffton, Ohio B.S. Bluffton, College i W HWY Bixel, Corson, Mr. Geiger Wilford O. Geiger Science Sophomore Advisor Assistant Buccaneer Advisor Bluffton, Ohio Bluffton College M.A. Ohio State University Leiber, Moser, Mr. Basinger Frankhauser, Miss Duffield, Glaze Lorain A. Basinqer Agriculture-Farm Shop Adult Farmer Education F. F. A. Advisor Assistant Senior Advisor Pandora, Ohio B.S. Ohio State University M.Sc. Ohio State University Florence R. Duffield Commercial Cutlass Advisor Assistant Buccaneer Advisor Van Buren, Ohio B.S. Bowling Green University Mr. Harris, Huber, Davidson Little, UfiCl'1, M11 HGH' Basinqer, Mr. Howe, Niswander Tschieqq, Bdsinqer, Miss Keel Ioe I.. Harris Mathematics Driver Education Basketball Coach Baseball and Assistant Football Coach Iunior Advisor Rushsylvania, Ohio B.S. Miami University M.A. Indiana University l Wilbur A. Howe Social Science Enqlish Freshman Advisor Hamilton, Ohio B.A. Bluffton College M.A. Ohio State University Amstutz, Basinqer, Mr. Kittle Decm Kittie Mechanical Drawing Industrial Arts Buccaneer Advisor Senior Advisor Glouster, Ohio B.S. Ohio University M.S. Iowa State Colleq S- Millard F. Herr Science Health Bluffton, Ohio B.A. Bluffton Colleqe Mildred R. Keel English Latin Tri-Hi-Y Advisor Seventh Grade Advisor Pandora, Ohio B.S. Ohio State University M.A. Ohio State University Earl W. Lehman Vocal and Instrumental Music BS. Bluffton College MA Ohio State University F , Stauffer, Gierman, Mr. Lehman Core, Mr. Luginbuhl, Welch Mrs. Patterson, Basinger, Bowers Steiner, Mr, Schmidt, Kogntz Pandora, Ohio Mrs. Katheryne Patterson Girls' Physical Education G.A.A. Advisor Iunior High Music Bluffton, Ohio B.A. Bluffton College King, Miss Slusser, Kimmet Theresa F. Slusser Social Science History Eighth Grade Advisor Ada, Ohio B.A. Bluffton College M.A. Bowling Green University Darvin Luginbuhl Art Bluffton, Ohio B.A. Bluffton College Peter Schmidt Boys' Physical Education Health Mathematics Football and Track Coach Assistant Basketball Coach Bluffton, Ohio B.S. Bowling Green University .v nv'- -Y yis. L Cafeteria Management-Mrs. Byron Anderson. Ccxieteria Management-Mrs. Leroy Troucht. u. N05 wwdilf' , - fi fr' W K ff A X A- -Mt f - ,. , - , 1' Q ., , v , 's5, QM. Bus Drivers-Francis Botstnqer, Auron Messinqer, Ioseph Thompson, Robert Stratton, Raymond Powell. w It li Lf V Q 'V-Y ,,r., K. .Q- fi 4 'AN ' ..-'fri 'I ix 1- ' A T., 0 -K ' xi I Q W r... , wg ,te is , ,,,,o,l 35.5 Q Nw t Assistant Librarian--Adoh Lehman, P rg X 3 t Engineers-Gid Steiner, Millard Herr, Walter Sommer. Missing: Harry Grutzi port-time custodian. 9 PRESIDENT 4, Business Mgr.5 Class Play 4. SECRETARY lass Staff 45 Buccaneer Staff 4. t FRANK KEITH CHAMBERLAIN Varsity B 35 Hi-Y 35 Football 3,45 Glee Club 2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 35 Student Senate 45 Band 25 Class Pres. 4, Vice-Pres. 25 Buccaneer Staff 3, VICE PRESIDENT BARRY LEE CORSON Varsity B l,2,3,45 Hi-Y 2,35 Class Play 3,45 Basketball l,25 Football 1,2,3,45 Track 1,25 Glee Club 25 Student Patrol 3,45 Class Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. l,45 Buccaneer Staff 4. IEANNINE ANN BENROTH F.H.A. l,2,35 Tri-Hi-Y 2,35 Class Secy. 45 Cut- RONALD GENE LORA Varsity B 2,3,4, Sec.-Treas 45 F.F.A. l,2,3,4, Secy. 3, Pres. 45 Basketball 2,3,45 Football 2,3,45 Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Libr. 3, Sec.-Treas. 45 Mixed Chorus 2,3,45 Student Senate 2,45 Band 15 Class Pres. 2, Treas. 45 Cutlass Staff 45 F.F.A. Allen County Council, Reporter. TREASURER Seniors Enjoy Last Year in B. H. S. Each year one class leaves the school and goes forth to take its place in this rapidly chang- ing world. After twelve years of schooling it doesn't seem possible that it is now our tum to leave. lt seems only a short time ago, that wide- eyed with excitment, We entered the building as seventh graders. With Darlene Bechtel as president, we soon made our presence known. Under the leadership of lean Frick We as- sumed the role of eighth graders. We made remarkable progress in music, athletics, and scholarship. We felt even more green as freshmen and looked upon the seniors with envy. No task was too hard for us to try as we were guided through the year by our president, Shirley Burry. ln our sophomore year the picture presented even more allurement. The responsibility of leadership was carried by Ronald Lora. At last we attained the rank of upper-class- men as We started our fifth lap as juniors. Led by lean Kempf, We found that the most outstand- ing events of the year were, the junior-senior prom and the class play, Papa was a Preacher. Now at last We are seniors, and this year has been the most exciting of all. Our play, Girl Shy, was a great success5 and with class pro- jects and the class trip, We were kept very busy. As we leave Bluffton High School with a min- gled feeling of joy cmd sadness, we, the class of 1956, say to you juniors, Under your leader- ship may the school carry on its traditions cmd may you bring much honor to the school. You Will carry With you always our sincere wishes for your success. RICHARD ALLEN BASINGER Varsity B l,2,3,47 Hi-Y Z7 Class Play 3,47 Football l,2,3,4g Track 27 Student Patrol 45 Buccaneer Staff 2. LARRY NED ALTHAUS F.F.A. l,2,3,4g Hi-Y 27 Glee Club l,2,3,4, Libr. 45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Libr. 45 Band l,2,3. MARLIN DWAIN AMSTUTZ DENISE ARLEENE BADERTSCHER G.A.A. 1,29 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Secy. 41 Tri-Hi-Y 2,37 Class Play 3,47 Cutlass Staff 45 Prince oi Peace Contest 4. ROBERT GENE BADERTSCHER Varsity B l,2,3,4g Basketball l,2,3, Football 1 Baseball l,4. RUTH DARLENE BECHTEL G.A.A. 1,2,3,4g F.H.A. 1,2,3,4,p Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4g Glee Club l,2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 2,3,47 Student Senate 4, Sec.-Treas. 47 Band l,2,3,p Orchestra 1,27 Solo and Ensemble Contest l,2,4p Cutlass Staff 3,4, Ass't. Editor 3, Editor 47 Prince of Peace Contest 3, Girls' Ensemble 1,2,4. IACQUELINE IOAN BERRY C1.A.A. l,2,3,4g F.H.A. l,2,3,4p Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3, Secy. 4, Honor Society 3,45 Pres. 45 Scholarship Test l,2g Glee Club l,2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4p Student Senate 4, Pres. 45 Band l,2,3,4g Orchestra 4, Solo and Ensem- ble Contest l,2,4g ClassiTreas. 27 Cutlass Staff 4: Buccaneer Staff 3,4.,Ass't. Editor 3, Editor 47 Operetta 3, Girls' Ensemble l,2,4. IAMES LOMBARD BERRY Varsity B 1,2,3,4, Pres. 45 Class Play 3,47 Basketball l,2,3,47 Football l,2,3,4g Baseball l,2,3,4g Glee Club l,2,3,4, Libr. 3, Pres. 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Student Senate 47 Cutlass Staff 4, Buckeye Boys State Delegate 3. BEULAH MAE BIXEI. F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Pres. 45 Class Play 45 Glee Club l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 2,3,45 Student Senate 4, Vice-Pres. 45 Band l,2,45 Orchestra l,2,45 Solo and Ensemble Contest l,2,45 Buccaneer Staff 45 Girls' En- semble l,2,4. SHIRLEY PAULINE BURRY G.A.A. l,2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 45 F.l-l.A. l,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 25 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4, Reporter 25 Class Play 35 Cheerleader 2,3,4, Reserve lj Glee Club l,2,3,4, Pres. 45 Mixed Chorus 3,4, Libr. 45 Student Senate 35 Solo and Ensemble Con- test 2,45 Class Pres. l5 Cutlass Staff 2,45 Buc- caneer Staff 45 Prince of Peace Contest 35 Operetta 35 Girls' Ensemble 2,4. RONALD KENNETH CHIDESTER Varsity B 2,3,45 F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Hi-Y 25 Class Play 35 Basketball 25 Football 3,45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 45 Band l,2,35 All Ohio F.F.A. Band l,2. KAY CLAUSS Tri-I-ii-Y 2,3,45 Class Play 3,45 G lee Club 2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 45 Student Patrol 45 Orchestra 2,3545 Cutlass Staff 3. DONAVON IAN CONRAD Varsity B l,2,3,45 Football l,2,3,45 Hi-Y 35 Basketball Mar. l. RAYMOND LANCE CUMMINS Varsity B l,2,3,45 Hi-Y 2,35 Class Play 45 Football l,2,3,45 Track 25 Baseball 3,45 Oper- etta 2,35 Glee Club l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 2,3,45 Solo and Ensemble Contest l,2,3,45 Buccaneer Staff 3,4. SHIRLEY ANN DEIFENDEIFER GJ-LA. l,2,3,45 F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Glee Club l,3. IACK MAYNARD FIELDS Varsity B l,2,3,45 Basketball l,2,3,45 Football l,2,3,4. LELAND WAYNE I-'LICKINGER Meno. Oklahoma M.C.L. l,2,3, Officer 25 Class Play 1,35 Basket- ball 2,35 Track 1,35 Baseball 2,35 Glee Club l,2,35 Mixed Chorus 1,2,35 Student Senate 35 Solo and Ensemble Contest l,2,35 Class Pres. 2,35 School Paper 15 Annual 35 Radio Team 35 Boys' Quartet 2,35 Boys' Octet 1,35 A.C. 1,2,3, Officer 3. Bluffton Mixed Chorus 4, Pres. 45 Glee Club 45 Student Senate 45 Solo and Ensemble Contest 45 Mixed Quartet 45 Buccaneer Staff 4. NORMA IEAN FRANKHAUSER F.H.A. 15 'Tri-l-li-Y 2,3,4. REBECCA SUE FRANKHAUSER G.A.A. 2,3,45 F.H.A. l,2,3,4, Historian 2, Song Leader 45 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,45 Cheerleader 45 Honor Society 3,4, Sec.-Treas. 45 Scholarship Test 1, 25 Glee Club l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Reporter 2, Libr, 35 Band l,2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 45 Orchestra l,2,3,4, Pres. 45 Solo and Ensem- ble Contest l,2,45 Class Secy. 25 Cutlass Staff 25 Buccaneer Staff 2,3,45 Homecoming At- CAROLYN IEAN GARMATTER F.l-LA. 45 Scholarship Test 25 Glee Club 1,2, 3,45 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,45 Band l,2,3,45 Ore chestra l,2,3,45 Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,45 Cutlass Staff 45 Girls' Ensemble l,2,4. tendant 45 Girls' Ensemble 1,2,4. IEAN ANN FRICK G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 45 F.l-LA. 1,2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 3,45 Class Play 3,45 Cheerleader 2, 3,4, Reserve 15 Mixed Chorus 35 Glee Club l,2,3,4, Libr. 3,45 Band 15 Orchestra 15 Cut- lass Staff 15 Homecoming Attendant 4. RACHEL ALDIN GARMATTER G.A.A. 2,45 F.l-LA. l,2,3,45 Historian 35 Glee Club 2,35 Mixed Chorus 3. PAUL DAVID GLAZE Varsity B 2,45 Hi-Y 2,35 Class Play 35 Basket- ball Mgr. 3, Football Mgr. 15 Glee Club 1,2,3, 4, Pres. 35 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 45 Band l,2,3,45 Orchestra l,2,3,4, Pres. 35 Class Vice- Pres. 35 Cutlass Staff 3,45 Buc- caneer Staff 3,45 All-Ohio Boys Band 2,35 All-Ohio Orchestra 3,45 N. W. Reqional Orch. 45 Solo and Ensemble Contest 2,3,4. ROBERT EUGENE GREEN Varsity B l,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 45 F.F.A. l,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 45 Football l,2,3,45 Glee Club 45 Student Patrol 4. DOROTHY ANN HERR G.A.A. l,2,3,47 F.H.A. l,2,3,47 Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,47 Scholarship Test 172,37 Cutlass Staff l,2,37 Prince of Peace Contest 3. ANN ELIZABETH HILTY Tri-I-li-Y 2,3,4, Chaplain 47 Scholarship Test l,2,37 Glee Club l,Z,3,47 Mixed Chorus 3,47 Orchestra 1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 47 Cutlass Staff 37 Prince of Peace Contest 3. ARTHUR DALE HOCHSTETTLER F.F.A. 47 Hi'Y 2,37 Scholarship Test 37 Glee Club 17 Mixed Chorus 17 Student Senate 47 Band l,2,3,47 Class Sec.-Treas. 1. IEAN ANN KEMPF G.A.A. l,2,3,4, Pres. 47 F.l-LA. 1,27 Tri-Hi-Y 27 Cheerleader 2, Reserve l7 Student Senate 3,47 Class Pres. 3. IAMES CLYDE LAYCOCK Varsity B 2,3,4, H1-Y 2, Class Play 3,4, Bas ketball 2,47 Glee Club l,2,47 Mixed Chorus l,2,47 Band l,3. CAROL ANN MOSER G.A.A. l,2,3,4j F.H.A. l,2,3,4, Treas. 47 Tri- Hi-Y 2,32 Majorette l, Head Majorette 37 Glee Club l,2,3Q Mixed Chorus 2,37 Cutlass Staff 3,4, Business Mgr. 3,4. WADE IERALD MOSER P.F.A. l,2,3,4, Historian 37 Baseball 374. LORETTA MAE NONNAMAKER G.A.A. l,Z,3,47 F.H.A. l,Z,3,47 Tri'Hi-Y 2,3,47 Class Play 37 Glee Club l,2,3,47 Mixed Chorus 2,3,47 Band l,2,37 Orchestra l,2,37 Cutlass Staff 27 Buccaneer Staff 2,37 Prince of Peace Contest 4. . 'R SALLY DIANE REICHENBACH GAA. l,2,3,45 F.H.A. 1,25 Class Play 35 Oper- etta 35 Glee Club l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Band 1,25 Solo and Ensemble Contest 35 Buccaneer Staff 3,45 Prince of Peace Contest 3,4. LORA IEAN TRIPLEHORN G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Secy. 25 F.l-LA. l,2,3,4, Pres. 3, District Pres. 45 Class Play 3,45 C-flee Club l,2,3,4, Libr. 35 Mixed Chorus 35 Student Sen- ate 3, Secy. 35 Band l,2,35 Cutlass Staff 2,35 Buckeye Girls State Delegate 35 Homecoming Queen 4. SHARON IEAN WAHLIE F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Tri-I-li-Y 2,3,45 Glee Club 3,45 Mixed Chorus 4. KAREN RAE ZIMMERMAN F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 35 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3,45 Glee Club l,3,45 Mixed Chorus 45 Cutlass Staff 4. Why the startled look Lora and Burry? in Staff 3. I-lilty, Clauss, and Nonnamaker enjoy a football game. SHERRY IAN ZIMMERMAN F.l-LA. l,2,35 Tri-I-li-Y 25 Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 25 Band 1,25 Orchestra l,25 Cutlass ff ig 2? Senior boys demonstrate football tactics Glimpses of the Seniors as They ln kindergarten, we played on our knees. First grade, we learned our A B C's. Second grade, we learned how to spell. Third grade, we played farmer-in-the-dell. ,i nan-mu-mu. A ,L Fourth grade, we were taught to the tune of V Fifth grade, we practiced arithmetic. Sixth grade, hall duties were tl 16 a hickory stick. 235534 M2 si' were real cool. 'S 1 if 1 Eff' ssfsxiisv ,qkfiva 7 -,W N ,,. Qgjiif XS i I Gruduotxon completed the drecxm 'WCP' I'll run alonq to the masquerade. I clon't want to miss Play Cast the first dance. Muqwump? You are calling me a muqwump? P Well, I like that! , f' ., . . Gifis nothin'! Dis here's yo'alls laundry . . . . I8 f 'X You're a perfectly good chaperon, Well, with a name like that youd aren't you? have to be a poet-or something Seniors Present Girl Shy Directed by Darvin Luqinbuhl THE CAST Tom Arsdale .. Oke Stimson .. Caroline ....... Anthony Arsdale Sylvia Webster . Dean Marlowe . .......Iames Berry Richard Basinaer . ........ Beulah Bixel . . . . . .Frank Chamberlain . ......... Kay Clauss . . . .Raymond Cummins Peaches Carter ......... Iean Frick Asma ......... Birdie Laverne .... . . . Barbara Sanford' . . . . . .Dorothy Herr .Denise Badertscher . . . . . . . . . .Lora Triplehorn Alfred Tennyson Murqatoyd. .Barry Corson Chuck Mayo .............. Iames Laycock Many Projects Are Completed by Juniors Like most iunior classes, the class of 1957 Was busy all year earning money tor their senior trip. They used various methods to boost their treasury, such as concessions at foot- ball and basketball games, and their play, Three Fingers in the Door, which was a great success. Their biggest project of the year was the lunior-Senior Prom, at which they were hosts to the class of 1956. The juniors were active in all school activi- ties, showing promise as the leaders of 1957. President ...... . . ,Ronald Geiser Vice President .. ...Marvin Diller Secretary .... .... D uane Bixel Treasurer .. . .... Nancy Steiner Steiner, S about it. The home e md Parish. chiftke, and Geiger listen to Schmidt explain all 1 . c. class works on sewing. Basinger, Gerber, Bucher, Ronald Geiser Marvin Diller Duane Bixel Nancy Steiner Iunior Girls' Ensemble sings at the play. Bas inger, Diller, Geiger, Steiner, Bucher, and Schmidt -+ Typical chemistry class. lorg, Balmer, and Lora. 5 f-U. 3: . M xx, su may if . in 9,- N , sky 1as...,,,,x .45 f - ,. ' 6 was 5 A .K ,if W A 4-J Sl' 4 1 J , 5 .5. :,A A ,k2,., 4 4 4. 'gnxv x. -x ff ' K xqxfgggy? A. J, Q -. w ff .nk an fx iff A 94 fi ,fm IDH X 'lo- ., Q? ' 40 1: wif' ,f ,V .ev A fa v. Juniors Present Three Fingers in the Door we Breakfast is served by Anna, who definitely doesn't want to be bothered. srr as by Betsy asserts her rights and refuses to leave the house. Directed by Darvin Luqinbuhl CAST William Heupel ....... . . .Ronald Geiser Sylvia Long ...... .... I udy Tschantz Miss Tessie Tinqle . . . .... Miriam Giermari Betsy Brown ............ Geraldine Martin Mrs. William Heupel ....... Margie Gerber Clara Heupel ....... ...... S ally Parish Anna fthe cookl . .. .... lane Badertscher Paul Harden .... Gareth Basinqer Gregory Long . . ............ Paul Iorq Officer ...... .... D onald Badertscher 22 Play Cast. Old Uncle Gregory is helped into his chair by Mr. and Mrs. Heupel. Sylvia and Betsy are ready to retire. but they are afraid to do so. Aunt Tessie does her daily exercises X :- E E 5 ,ygqgr X-599-is 5 M ? K ., ,, ia 4-.N M... , , . 9 Us .As-W QW? .kmwpusi A Q xy S Q 'is 1 M ' H' W2 .I nr I W I , uf .1 'Nr ,X Q 4 1 24 Classrings are The Sophomores Big Event ROW ONE: Martha Badertscher, Richard Badertscher, Marjorie ROW THREE: Louise Herr, Iudith Hilty, Beverly Irwin, Sandra Bauman, Edna Burkholder, lames Burry, Sharon Conrad, Bev- Kimmet, Iarnes King, Ierry Kohli, Carolyn May, Nancy Mont- erly Deifendeifer, Rachel Devier. gomery. ROW TWO! RGS Ann Devier, Ti1'I10lhY Diller. lerry Edinqer. ROW FOUR: Gloria Moser, Ralph Reichenbach, Lynn Schifike. Roger Edwards, Martha Gratz, Waldo Greiner, Iohn Hartman, Ann Staufler, Sara Steiner, loyce Traucht, Susan Weiss. Edward Henderson. Sophomore girls gather on the steps of B. H. S. at noon. President ..... . . .Ralph Reichenbach Vice-President .. , .... Sandra Kimmet Secretary ...Iames Burry Treasurer .. .... Ann Stauifer The class of 1958 entered the sophomore year with 31 pupils. The class's most important event of the year was the purchasing of their class rings. Many of the girls were active in Tri-Hi-Y, and most ot the boys participated in football and basketball. The class also took pazrt in band, orchestra, and the glee clubs. The class was guided this year by Mr. Geiger. f a -3 N7 Freshmen enter many new activities. The freshman class, composed ot 40 members, entered into many new activities this year. The new organizations open to the girls were the following, F. H. A., G. A. A., girls' glee, and mixed chorus. The boys Could participate in F. P. A., Varsity B, boys' glee, and mixed chorus. Four of the girls were reserve cheerleaders. President ...... .... A nn Zimmerly Vice-President ...... . . .Ramon Lewis Secretaryffreasurer . . . . . .Pamela Berry ROW ONE: Thomas Dershem, lane Alspach, Ronald Badert- scher, Donna Basinger, Patsy Basinger, Pamela Berry, Don Cash, Sue Crawiis. ROW TWO: Vicki Davidson, Laura Diller, Bonnie Edie, ludith Frankhauser, Ruth Pranlchauser, Helen Geiger, Ronald Habeg- ger, Ralph Hampton. ROW THREE: David Hauenstein, Susan I-Iauenstein, Carole Herr, Norman Hochstettler, Darrell Huber, Sharon Iohnson, AQ Stratton, Habegger, and Mathewson are in science class learning what makes things tick Sallie lordan, Mary Kaufman. ROW FOUR: Eugenia Kibele, Ramon Lewis, David Little, Donita Luginbill, Gordon Mathewson, Sherylin Moser, Larry Mumma, Edward Niswander. ROW FIVE: loenita Shetler, Larry Smucker, Mary Steiner, Rodney Stratton, Lynnita Swank, Patricia Urich, Ann Zimmerly, Marcene Zimmerman. 'Si s N9 4 v ' X . K 5 we 133 it! -3- 1 . 1 '2' F W Eighth Grade Proves To Be A Very Active Group ' 2-ng ring. fav? T fi ,wx ROW ONE: Sharon Reichenbach, Suann Clauss, Betty Lugin- buhl, Karen Mumma-Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Kay Zim- merly-Reporter, Michael Diller-President, Dale Schiffke- Vice President, Sandra Diller-Secretary-'Treasurer, Nancy Houts, Connie Patterson. ROW TWO: Carol Triplehorn, Karen l-lall, lames Iordan, Doug- las Reichenbach, Morgan Davies, Don Deerhake, Iames Swank, Ronald Zimmerly, Gerald Tschiegg, David Benroth, Ierry Hilty. ROW THREE: Carol Bixel, Bernadine Mullett, Lucille Amstutz, Betty Stratton, Betty Gaiffe, lames Luginbuhl, Robert Kirnmet, Swank and Reichenbach work in shop. 26 David Bash, Ronald Edinger. ROW FOUR: Beverly Benroth, Nancy Baumgartner, Paula Bas- inger, Karen Gerber, Nancy Geiger, Cathy Lewis, Vera Basin- ger, Emily Hochstettler, Karen Anderson. ROW FIVE: Donald Hartman, Larry Core, Marilyn Dillman, Nancy Patterson, Ioyce Schmutz, Therese Preto, Keith Baker, Charles Baber, Jerry Classen. ROW SIX: Thomas Nusbaurn, Richard Reichenbach, Stevan Herr, lohn Eversole, Terry Marshall, Donald Zimmerman, Richard Basinger. This being their second year in Bluffton High School, the eighth graders can no longer be called beginners because they are a very active group. At noon you could usually find many of them taking part in the games being played in the gym. Some of the boys played basketball and football on the junior high teams. Many were in the band and a few were in the orchestra. we'- ,td Seventh Grade Discovers New Fifty-one eager seventh-grade students entered B. H. S. in September. Although bewildered, they were enjoying their school life. They participated in all the activities open to them. Many of them were in band, orchestra, and junior chorus. Several of the boys played football and were on the junior high basketball team. Miss Keel and Mr. Luginbuhl did a fine iob of guid- ing the seventh grade through their first year at B. H. S. ROW ONE: William Steiner, Irene Basinger, Anita Huber, Kathleen Traucht-Secretary-Treasurer, Marlene Basinger - Vice President, Ierry Mericle-President, Charles Iordan-Re porter, Charles Neuenschwander, Louise Core, Abram Steiner. ROW TWO: Roberta Welch, Sally Schaaif, Terry Shetler, Larry Iennings, Lois Criblez, Mary Smucker, Ianet Yoakam, Iana Steiner, Craig Edwards, Lee Kloeppel, Carol Iordan, Carol Schmidt, Iane Steinman. ROW THREE: Tommy Griffin, Brian Badertscher, Walter Iordan, F-339, W 7 ff Q In xi f A Q-Q5 Llfe ln B. H. S. J In the foreground, we find Basinger and Schmidt studying. Ronald Michel, Iohn Travis, Larry Badertscher, William Weiss Gary Althaus, Ioan Dirmeyer, Arlene Basinger, Janis Gable ROW FOUR: Jerry Althaus, Iohn Koontz, David Augsburger, Jacqueline Tschantz, Ioyce Zimmerman, Nicholine Bowers Carol Devier, Karen Basinger, Pauline Motter. ROW FIVE: Larry Zimmerly, Michael Betts, Reginald Welch Paul Basinger, Iames Burkholder, Iames Mumma. MISSING: Linda Sommers, Samuel Cash, Charlotte Page. 157 1 vu Q1 it Qc 'lhkupf t W 27 'imc .,,,4 donated to the hospital. Band gives a performance at a football game. Queen Lora and her court reign over Homecoming festivities SEPTEMBER 4Doors were opened to the 75th graduating class. -Cheerleaders were chosen at first pep meet- ing. Band members chose majorettes. -wljootball season started with the preview at McComb. We won over North Baltimore. -F.H.A. freshmen were initiated. Who were those girls in P.l.'s uptown? fWe lost to Ada in the first home game. Dad's were honored. F.H.A. sponsored a dance after the game. -Tri-Hi-Y held a scavenger hunt for food to be Glimpses of Important 22-G.A.A. and Varsity B sponsored a hayride. 264P.T.A. Halloween Carnival. Boo! I NOVEMBER lAGfroup pictures were taken for the Buccaneer. You should have seen all the gurn! 94Tri-Hi-Y induction service. ll-No school! Armistice Day. 16-F.F.A.-F.H.A. banquet. 18-A-Senior class sponsored high school party. Teachers gave a grand-slam performance. 24-25-Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 3--Choruses sang at Toledo for the OMEA con- vention. 1 OCTOBER 5-eSophomores selected class rings. GeHome Bc. girls visited St. Marys woolen mills and the Van Wert cheese factory. 7--Homecoming game against Pandora-Gilboa. Queen Lora witnessed a tie game. Homecoming dance followed the game. Dads are honored at Bluffton-Ada game. Hluniors presented Three Fingers in the Door.' l4eTri-Hi-Y Christmas party. 19-Music department presented a Christmas pro- gram for P.T.A. 22!Christmas party for the whole school. Mounds and mounds of ham sandwiches! Christmas vacation began. Mr. Herr helps the Tri-Hi-Y girls decorate the Christm - Buccaneer pictures are taken. Dates in 0ur School Year IANUARY 3-School resumed. l7-Football banquet. 28-District Ill music festival. 30-No school! Too much lovely white snow. FEBRUARY lv-F. F. A. initiation. 3-4-Seniors presented Girl Shy. 5-Band and orchestra presented concert. 14-We defeated Delphos Iefferson in the first round of the non-county tournaments. l7eAda was defeated by Bluffton in the second tournament game. 21-Bluffton defeated St. Gerard in the semi-finals. 22-Washington's birthday, no school. 24--Bluffton defeated Coldwater for the cham- pionship of the non-county tournament! 29-Sweetheart dance is sponsored by the Tri- Hi-Y. MARCH lOeDistrict solo and ensemble contest was held at Lima. Bluffton! Get that tip! F.F.A. meeting is held in the ag. room. l3-Roman banquet. Oh, that gooey pie! 24-District band, orchestra, and chorus contest. Bluffton served as host town. 26-29-Pre-Easter devotions. 30-Easter vacation. APRIL 14-State solo and ensemble finals were held in Bowling Green. 28eBand, orchestra, and chorus state finals were held at Capital University. MAY 2-Sleepy eyed girls enjoyed Tri-Hi-Y May breakfast. 8-9--The Showboat came to town! ll-Iunior-Senior prom. Iuniors use as theme Evening in Paris. 20-Baccalaureate. 24-The class of l956 received their diplomas. 25-Whoppee! ! Last day of school. 27--Seniors started their class trip. And We did! .Aw . K1 ,- , 5 5 af K ,A 4 N Q 12 .Ale--Q v ,xr '2., . QS wx 55 2 Q Q 332 ' X K4 , .,i, mg , A 1? , W, lb 'Q s ,,, 1 , 4, ' Q Mi! L H , W Wye ii, ,Q my 1 . 2, ,kim k L., , 1 Jn' EW 'F A 'Fl 1:1 rv W W :gk Idsf!- 1 MQ J ' . .vr ' M P' wi. ,. 4 Q4 ff, t 4 . . 9 A W - W' , . , , w w, , Mk. .f fw,K,w. .' m. Lf D 'gal a W My ' .. , ,333 'S ' ' M t FT' . . f ig . Q Q, 'wr a , v x 4 ,w- ,'-,AM V WMA' -... . , 'K l , .ig A '-1 A-uuuuuw 41 K ff, ' na 5' uf' .sf Ensembles Provide Music for Many School Activities Shirley Burry, Rebecca Frankhauser, lacqueline Berry, Darlene Bechtel, Carolyn Garmatter, Beulah Bixel. IUNIOR GIRLS' ENSEMBLE The junior girls' ensemble was original- ly organized to provide music for the junior play, but since then the girls have sung tor club meetings, church programs, school parties, and other school functions. The ensemble also participated in solo and ensemble contest. li My Songs Had Wings was the number used tor the contest. Leland Flickinger, Miriam Gierman, Beulah Bixel, Paul 32 Glaze. SENIOR GIRLS' ENSEMBLE The senior girls' ensemble has been very busy during the past year singing for various club meetings, school functions, churches, and other groups within the community. They have also sung at con- tests since they were organized in their treshman year. The girls have enjoyed singing together and have many pleasant experiences to remember. Kay Basinger, Mary Io Diller, Christine Geiger, Nancy Steiner, Raeleen Bucher, Nan Schmidt. MIXED ENSEMBLE This quartet, composed ot some ot the outstanding voices ot the music depart- ment, sang at various events, including music contest and school activities. The quartet sang both secular and sacred music. The contest piece which they sang Was God Walks Beside Thee by Sateren. Many Honors are Received by The Mixed Chorus mr Q -Fl-rt.: in ca A fs. FN ROW ONE: Ruth Frankhauser, Christine Geiger, Ann Stauiier, Helen Geiger, ludith Hilty, Sandra Kimmet, Rebecca Franke hauser, Nancy Steiner, Kay Basinger, Gloria Moser, Miriam Gierman, Louise Herr. ROW TWO: loenita Shetler, Iacqueline Berry, Sue Crawfis, Geraldine Martin, Diane Walker, Iudith Tschantz, Arlene Eal- mer, Nancy Montgomery, Karen Zimmerman, Shirley Burry, Ann Hilty, Kay Clauss. ROW THREE: Mary Steiner, Sharon Wahlie, Beulah Bixel, Sally Reichenbach, Darlene Bechtel, Raymond Cummins, Paul Glaze, Come on chorus, let's sing! ' , ,W-6 T195 '1 mr cf. ir ,g,e 'j L , X .r '-', T, 'rrt - i , F' PresidenteLeland Pliclcinger, Loretta Nonnamaker, Laura Diller, Vicki Davidson, Nan Schmidt. ROW FOUR: Mary lo Diller, Carolyn Garmatter, Iames Burry, Iames Berry, Donald Badertscher, Ronald Geiser, Ronald Lora, Gary Lora, Ierry Kohli, Linda Core, Eva Galloway, Raeleen Bucher. ROW FIVE: Larry Smucker, Timothy Diller, Dan Gleason, Mar- vin Diller, lames Laycock, Ioe Urich, Richard Garmatter, Ronald Chidester, William Herr, Ned Althaus, Duane Bixel, Paul Iorg. Did you ever get chills down your spine and laughs galore from a good vocal group? lf not, it is about time you join one of the mixed chorus's many audiences. Here you will witness the mellow blending oi the girls' light soprano and alto tones, with the boys' deep bass and tenor tones, The group, under Mr. Lehman's most cap- able leadership, has worked steadily throughout the year on numbers presented at concerts, assembly programs, music con- tests, and the operetta. A few of their numbers this year were 0 Send Thy Light Forth, Here in This House, and Glorious ls Thy Name. 33 Girls' Glee Makes Many Fine Showings ' I JJ, .. .M . 15 . - Wm ..,. , ,. ROW ONE: Ann Staufler, Ruth Erankhauser, Ann Zimmerly, Carole Herr, Iudy Hilty, Christine Geiger, Nancy Steiner, Kay Basinger, Miriam Gierman, Gloria Moser, Louise Herr, Carolyn May. ROW TWO: lean Frick, Ruth Augsburger, Dorothy Herr, ludith Schiflke, Patricia Urich, Susan Weiss, Mary lo Diller, Bonnie Edie, Sandra Kimmet, Lora Triplehorn, Marjorie Bauman, Martha Badertscher, ROW THREE: Helen Geiger, Donita Luginbuhl, Iacqueline Berry, Lynnita Swank, Geraldine Martin, Rebecca Frankhauser, loenita We just couldn't leave out this merry group of singing maidens, who number about sixty in all. With the combination ol good solid practice and a little time out for talking, the girls had a very enjoyable year. The girls have spent many pleasant hours working on numbers for concerts, contests, and assemblies. Psalm 42, He Watching Over Israel, and Now is the Month of Maying are a few ot the numbers enjoyed by the girls' glee club. 34 Shetler, Pamela Berry, Nancy Montgomery, Sue Crawfis, Sallie lordan, ROW FOUR: Arlene Balmer, ludith Tschantz, ludith Frank- hauser, Mary Steiner, Diane Walker, Sally Reichenbach, Dar- lene Bechtel, Carolyn Garmatter, Nan Schmidt, President4Shir- ley Burry, Raeleen Bucher, Margie Gerber. ROW FIVE: Kay Clauss, Ann Hilty, lane Badertscher, Sharon Wcihlie, Beulah Bixel, Linda Core, Karen Zimmerman, Vice President-Loretta Nonnamaker, Vicki Davidson, Secretary- Treasurer--Laura Diller, Sally Parish, Eva Galloway. Girls enter auditorium for glee practice. Boys' Voices are Lifted in Harmony This handsorne group of fellows can sing as well as they look. From tenors to basses they blended their voices and sang Old Arks Arnov- erin, A Moonlit Night, Some Enchanted Eve- ning, and The Eagle. lt seems as it this group is usually the spark of lite in a concert or contest with its lively, spirited songs. ROW ONE: Iames Berry-President, Leland Flickinger, Paul Iorg, Raymond Cummins, Duane Bixel, William Herr, Larry Smucker, Ned Althaus-Librarian, Iames Burry. ROW TWO: Paul Glaze, Timothy Diller, Dan Gleason, Ierry Kohli-Librarian, Gareth Basinger, Edward Niswander, Darrell Huber, David Hauenstein. S bn Q Cx , .,. ROW THREE: Lora, Ronald bach, ROW FOUR: Geiser-Vice Ronald Lora- 'N 'US Boys enter band room to say cheese for the camera Marvin Diller, loe Urich, Robert Green Gary Chidester, Prank Chamberlain, Ralph Rerchen lames Laycock, Donald Badertscher Ronald President, Richard Garrnatter, Rayrnon Lewis f'-x 'Ah' pb , as Bluffton Band Presents Many ROW ONE: Ann Stauffer, Carole Herr, Diane Walker. Anderson, Darrell Huber, Iames Swank, Marilyn Dillman, Bev- ROW TWO: Vice President'-Carolyn Garmatter, Iacqueline erly Deifendeifer, Donita Luginbihl, Sandra Diller, Karen Ger- Berry, Ruth Augsburger, Helen Geiger, Gloria Moser, Susan ber, Patsy Basinger, Kay Basinger. l-lauenstein, Nancy Montgomery, Gerald Tschiegg. ROW FOUR: Linda Core, Lynn Swank, Margie Gerber, Beverly ROW THREE: Connie Patterson, Sharon Reichenbach, Karen Irwin, Sharon Conrad. The Bluffton band gives a half-time show. Boom! Boom! Rat-a-tat-tat! Then the strains of Across the Field were heard as the Bluffton High School Marching Band came down the field to present you with another fine show. Football season was over, but this lively group didn't stop here. A concert band was formed which en- tertained you With their many peppy marches at the basketball games. 'ine Shows and Concerts ROW ONE: Carol Bixel, Mary Io Diller, Laura Diller. HOW TWO: Ruth Frankhauser, Iudith Frankhauser, Christine Geiger, Secretary-Treasurer-Rebecca Frankhauser, Nancy Patterson, Ioenita Shetler, Louise Herr, Arlene Balmer. ROW THREE: Keith Baker, Michael Diller, President-Dale Hochstettler, Paul Iorg, David Little, Rudolph Steiner, Suann These enthusiastic musicians also took part in the Sunday concert given in February and in the contest. The required number for contest was Metropolis, Some oi the other numbers they enjoyed playing were Deep River Suite, Light Calvary, and Gypsy Baron. Clauss, Ioyce Zimmerman, Beulah Bixel, Vera Basinqer, Sue Crawfis, Paul Glaze. ROW FOUR: Vicki Davidson, Sallie Iorclan, Pamela Berry, Timothy Diller. MISSING: Nancy Houts, Mary Smucker, Larry Iennings. Bonnie Edie, Iudith Tschantz, Raeleen Bucher, Nancy Steiner, Karen Mummcr. FOHEGROUND: Sharon Steiner. -, I Many Tones Combine to Create Our Orchestra ROW ONE: Larry Smucker, Ioenita Shetler, Diane Walker, Vice President-Ann I-lilty, Iudy Hilty, Eva Galloway. ROW TWO: Beverly Benroth, Lucille Amstutz, Nancy Patter- son, Kay Clauss, Connie Patterson, Miriam Gierman, Nancy Steiner, Nan Schmidt, Timothy Diller. ROW THREE: Christine Geiger, President-Rebecca Frank- hauser, David Little, Paul Iorg. Here are our musicians at practice. as I ROW FOUR: Carolyn Garmatter, Ann Stauffer, Laura Diller, Mary Io Diller, Beulah Bixel, Louise Herr, Secretary-Treasurer -Arlene Balmer, Kay Basinger, Terry Shetler, Sallie lordan, Mary Steiner. ROW FIVE: Beverly Irwin, Sharon Conrad, Linda Core, Paul MISSING: Jacqueline Berry, Helen Geiger. In orchestra We have a group that presents us with a great variety of tones. These range from the squeak of the fiddle to the toot of the trumpet and down to the boom of the bass drum, and blend together to form our well known orchestra. This thriving group ot musicians, about thirty-tive strong, has played at concerts, con- tests, and the operetta. One of their high- lights each year is playing at commence- ment. The traditional number tor this occa- sion is Pomp and Oircumstancef' A few ot the orchestra's favorite selections were Legend, The Girl I Left Behind, and Song oi lupiterf' 4 rr ze 1 S fa f -z K , x wsfw v m . li S fl .vi 'ig-' Q '52 Qi. ,L my 9 ll 0., 1 V. 5 Q ll.. Ui 5 1 V I , UI -p-up-1 'S L: :QW-635 V 'x Nw imma d,.,,:rM-W Wm ' mswfsx, , Wi .Mn-1 Members of F. F. A. Plan for the Future The Future Farmers of America is a national or- ganization with over three thousand members. The club is composed of high school boys study- ing vocational agriculture. Among the activities in which F.F.A. boys have participated are county chapter parliamentary procedure contest, district publicespeaking contest, county, district, and state livestock judging, county Come on boys, have a heart! ROW ONE: Marvin Diller, Alfred Kaufman, Dan Gleason, Vice President-Robert Green, President-Ronald Lora, Secretary- Emerson Basinger, Treasurer-William Herr, Duane Bixel. ROW TWO: Iohn Hartman, Gareth Basinger, Gary Lora, Ron- ald Chidester, Ronald Moser, Paul lorg, Richard Badertscher. tair, and state fair. ROW THREE: Ronald Badertscher, Ned Althaus, Larry Moser, Richard Garmatter, lack Palte, Wade Moser, Dwain Leiber, Terry Miller. ROW FOUR: Rodney Stratton, lack Reigle, Ralph Van Meter, Eugene Fett, lohn Van Meter, Dale Hochstettler. 'af Xi? sf 40 gy w'?f'L -' , Aww g. zn- if F. H. A. Strlves for Working together tor better and happier home lite for all is one ot the important goals of the l:'.I-l.A. girls, The Future Homemalcers ot America is a national organization of girls interested in homemaking. Our chapter's colors are red and white, and our flower is the red rose. Our motto is Toward New Horizons. One ot the big events this year was the EEA. and EI-IA. banquet ' to which our parents were invited. ROW ONE: Rachel Devier, Ruth Augsburger, Vice President- Christine Geiger, President-Marjorie Gerber, Carol Moser, Sally Parish, Rebecca Frankhauser, Shirley Burry, lacqueline Berry ROW TWO: Eugenia Kibele, Donita Luginbuhl, Sara Steiner, Arlene Balmer, Eva Galloway, Gloria Moser, Louise I-Ierr, Kay Basinger, Sharon Iohnson. ROW THREE: Marcene Zimmerman, Carole Herr, Nancy Mont- gomery, Rae Ann Devier, Helen Geiger, Sherlyn Moser, Pam- flf --Q 1 C in 6 tux Y, . , 'atv If A M alia rib? ,,. J ' Better Homes in the Future fmrt Oh! What those new members have to go through! ela Berry, Patsy Basinger, Ann Zimmerly, Mary Kaufman. ROW FOUR: Dorothy Herr, Shirley Doifondoilor, Sharon Wahlie, Karen Zimmerman, Rachel Gaiinatter, Marirrio Leh- man, lean Erick, Lora Triplehorn. ROW FIVE: Doris Risser, Iudy Schiftke, lane Radeilsclior, Beulah Bixel, Loretta Nonnamaker, Linda Caro, Dailcno Bechtel, Carolyn Garmatter, Raeloen Bucher. MISSING: Denise Badertscher. P, were i , . so as np! Q Q iv Q 3 I rev fe , Q Q 'Pi x , L, K 1 . 3 1 ff if as fa- fkf ' G! 'E 5 . .. .ww It-' la us. l .y xl K i 9 6 1 if if -r 4 -ae '- . ' 155+ 'N' it i' i ow ,M y wg 1 A I in as 1 ,,, ,,, , 5 t ' -A, gl? 8, 11 .ts Tri-Hi-Y Girls Develop Christian Character f at ,isiwut L 1' 'Q we it l...Ji its an f.. 5' 'N Q H C f 'wh rw ' f if 'V - 5153 , 1 'lui' t -H 56 V., Y 46 i fe iz! ROW ONE: Carolyn May, Miriam Gierman, lane Badertscher- Treasurer, Judith Tschantz--Vice President, Beulah Bixel- President, lacqueline Berry-Secretary, Ann Hilty-Chaplain, Nancy Steiner, Iudith Hilty. ROW TWO: Ruth Augsburger, Rachel Devier, Marjorie Bau- man, Nancy Montgomery, Lora Triplehorn, lean Frick, Christine Geiger, Ann Stautfer, Kay Basinger. ROW THREE: Rae Ann Devier, Martha Badertscher, Sandra To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character is the Tri-Hi-Y's purpose. The club is composed of all sophomore, junior, and senior girls who wish to develop Christian standards. The new members were received into the club in an induction service held at the St. lohns Evangelical and Reformed Church. One of their service projects was a scavenger hunt for food, which was presented to the Community Hos- pital. The girls enjoyed a Christmas party at which time they decorated the school Christmas tree. Kimmet, Joyce Traucht, Sara Steiner, Susan Weiss, Shirley Burry, Martha Gratz, Dorothy Herr. ROW FOUR: Doris Risser, Iudith Schiffke, Loretta Nonnamaker, Sharon Wahlie, Karen Zimmerman, Rebecca Frankhauser, Kay Clauss, Raeleen Bucher, Eva Galloway. ROW FIVE: Arlene Balmer, Diane Walker, Geraldine Martin, Sally Parish, Darlene Bechtel, Norma Frankhauser, Nan Schmidt, Mary Io Diller, Margie Gerber. Basinger, Steiner, Schiftke string popcorn for Christ- mas tree. Our Athletes Make Up the Varsity B favs? f 911, J' l , l' 6 +V I 5. ky.. K V G ,, f V Y l ,. ..,, 3 :V Q ii Vi, ds l , J e e t i i ,mg t e V -vtte ' E if f ' QA I K , E. e V ' it Q f I qqlbb ' ' 1 ,f J' . . . t R -f2' G' J .. 5 gp- V 4 Ri .:,. I Q ,J we A u ' A i . A E Q f 1..' t ,ms W 1 - s f . X'-- it if V is .i U .Sf ft Q i . - . ., .. . ' , if ' ., E 'i .2 Q- telt s it -:: W ete t f 2 h' VVKKV V -'.' 1 Z D A 49 ' '56 ii' W ' A Q ' - M fmt A ' X 1 5 ! 4 3 I, t tl , l V W ' it ' , I t X 5 ROW ONE: loe Urich, Barry Corson, Vice President-Robert Green, Presidentglames Berry, Secretary-TreasurerfRonald Lora, Roger Edwards, lerry Edinger, lerry Kohli. ROW TWO: Leland Flickinger, Paul Glaze, lames Burry, Ron- ald Chidester, Raymond Cummins, Edward Niswander, Richard Basinqer, Dwain Leiber. ROW THREE: Timothy Diller, Donald Badertscher, Donald 44 Alspach, lack Fields, William Herr, Gareth Basinger, David Shumaker, Ian Conrad. ROW FOUR: 'Edward Henderson, Marvin Diller, Ralph Reichen- bach, Ramon Lewis, Waldo Greiner, Lynn Schiffke, Alfred Kaufman. ROW FIVE: lames Laycock, Robert Badertscher, Dan Gleason. The Varsity B consists of boys particip- ating in athletics who wish to join the club. For our projects this year We sold head- scarves, programs at the ball games and we also co-sponsored a hayride. At our meetings we saw films of football games and also had Mr. Kenneth Mast speak to us. This proves to be a very interesting? Varsity B meeting. Good Sportsmanship is Stressed by G. A. A. Members 'Kr A , -as Q ost W U 1 E, .gr at 5 ' af? K Q NBL ft Q ROW ONE: Sue Crawfis, Bonnie Edie, Vice President-lean jory Lehman, ,loenita Shetler, Dorothy Herr. Erick, President-,lean Kempf, Secretary-Treasurer-Shirley ROW FOUR: Geraldine Martin, Patricia Urich, Loretta Nonna- Burry, Ruth Frankhauser, Carol Moser, Iudy Hilty. maker, Iudith Tschantz, Rebecca Frankhauser, Sally Parish, HOW TWO: Beverly Irwin, Donita Luginbuhl, Sherlyn Moser, Raeieen Bucher, Margie Gerber, Rachel Garmatter. Patsy Basinger, Ann Zimmerly, Pamela Berry, Sallie Iordan, ROW FIVE: Doris Risser, Mary Steiner, Judith Frankhauser, Nancy Steiner. Donna Basinger, Sally Reichenbach, Darlene Bechtel, Nan ROW THREE: Iudith Schiffke, Shirley Deifendeifer, Susan Hau- Schmidt, Vicki Davidson, Laura Diller. enstein, Lynn Swank, Iacqueline Berry, Lora Triplehorn, Mar' Here is a group of energetic Qi G. A. A. girls The Girls' Athletic Association is an organization consisting ot girls who are interested in athletics. Any high school girl may belong to this organization. Some ot the activities enjoyed this year were bas- ketball, volleyball, softball, swimming, and sponsoring a hayride. Through the club's point system, girls may earn awards. 45 46 Responsibilities Are Taken By School Leaders NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The selection of mem- bers is limited to not more than fifteen percent of the senior class and not more than five percent of the junior class. Selections are based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. A member must have a B average or better. ROW ONE: Judith Schiiike, Kay Clauss, Barry Corson. ROW TWO: Richard Basinger, Iudith Tschantz. Robert Green 'N--so-4-.1-gy ROW ONE: Dale I-lochstettler, Beulah Bixel, Mary Io Diller, Ronald Lora. ROW TWO: Shirley Burry, Rebecca Frankhauser, Jacqueline Berry, Iudith Tschantz. STUDENT PATROL The Student Patrol is selected by the faculty. lt consists of four seniors and two juniors who per- form such duties as, ush- ering at pep meetings and assemblies, conducting fire drills, turning lights on and off between classes, and enforcing school safe- ty rules. Student Senate Reflects Opinions of Student Body Y if Q 3' at fe, . wk ' :.i'wt.-iff' S is 'Q it -if mar A 'www' K iff w V ff- ROW ONE: Ann Zimmerly, Vice President-Beulah Bixel, ROW TWO: Leland Flickinger, Margie Gerber, Ronald Geiser, President-lacqueline Berry, Secretary-Treasurer-Darlene ROUGH Lora, lCImes Berry, Dale Hochstettler. Bechtel, lean Kempf. ROW THREE: Ralph Reichenbach, Frank Chamberlain. The student senate is rnade up ot the lead- ers ot school organizations and classes. This representative group helps to determine many school policies. They also decide what organization has concessions at games. They represent the opinions ot the school as a whole and try to settle all matters as democratically as possible. Last call for gum chewers. 47 Cutlass Staff Publishes Latest News Y sa . E K t il 1 l , is - N , ,A.b,,. ' A ,, , if gg ly? 5 ,V y with-iruliv-f We fs? ' seet f s ROW ONE: Iames Berry, Ronald Lora, Editor4Darlene Bech- tel, Business Manager-Carol Moser, Assistant Editor-ludith Tschantz, Nancy Steiner. ROW TWO: Pamela Berry, Ann Stautfer, Rachel Devier, lean- nine Benroth, Karen Zimmerman, Kay Zimmerly, Charles lordan. Come girls, We Want another issue of the Cutlass! 43 ROW THREE: lacqueline Berry, Carolyn Garmatter, Ierry Kohli, James Burry, Shirley Burry, Kay Basinger. ROW FOUR: Iames King, Ioe Urich, Ronald Geiser, Dale l-lochstettler, Duane Bixel, Paul Glaze. The Cutlass is published by the Cutlass stall to express the unbiased opinions of the student body, to establish high standards of conduct, scholarship, and sportsmanship, to encourage greater interest and participation in all school activities, and to promote stronger co-operation between students and the ad- ministration. The Cutlass is published six times a year and contains sports and club reports, chatter and gossip columns, and other interesting information. Beat that Deadline Watching the Buccaneer fall into place, built around the theme Glimpses of Our School Life has been a thrill for every member of the staff. The staff hopes that you too will be as thrilled as you leaf through its pages in the years to come, for locked in its pages is a treasure chest of memories-your youth and old friends. We are proud to present the 1956 Buccaneer to you, and we wish to thank Mr. Kittie, Mr. Geiger, Miss Keel, and Miss Duffield for their guidance. ROW ONE: Business Manager-Frank Chamberlain, Assistant EditoriMary Io Diller, Editor-Iacqueline Berry, Assistant Photography-Sally Reichenbach, Photography Editor-Ray mond Cummins. HOW TWO: Seniors-Shirley Burry, Artiltebecca Frank- hauser, Music-Beulah Bixel, Clubs-Ieannine Benroth, Assis- lawns t lllllttl fur. .i. U Editor hard at work? tant Photography-Helen Geiger. ROW THREE: Assistant Business-Leland Ftickinger, Sports- A Barry Corson, Assistant Business-Paul Glaze, Assistant Busi- ness-Roger Edwards. MISSING: Classes-Denise Badertscher. V nw O-Ax 49 ' 4115 SW as i 'S-5 9,4 x, ,vs 'jx M ,L 4. , ,:, -3 .1 ff, sf ,. ' B The Pigskin Pirate Squad The Pirates opened their 1955 season in preview play against North Baltimore, defeating them 6-0. They then traveled to Lafayette for their opening game in Northwest Conference play and defeated them 27-0. On Dad's Night, they took on a strong Ada eleven. Despite a muddy field and quite a few fumbles, the Pirates were defeated 7-6. Oh, for that conversion. In the next game at Elida the Pirates racked up a 20-12 halftime lead. However, the Bulldogs, who later became N. W. C. champs, came back strong in the second half and defeated us 24-20. FOREGROUND: David Benroth, Dale Schiffke. ROW ONE: Ronald Hahn, Robert Green, Iames Berry, Barry Corson, Ronald Lora, foe Urich, Ronald Chidester, Richard Basinger. ROW TWO: Alfred Kaufman, Edward Niswander, Gordon Mathewson, David Shumaker, Iames Burry, Ierry Kohli, Edward Henderson, Lynn Schifflce. The homecoming game saw us pitted against an old rival, namely, Pandora. The best we could do for Oueen Lora was a 13-13 tie. On to Delphos and another N. W. C. game with the leffs. The pirates ran wild in this one and came out with a 32-6 victory. On to Spencerville, and what a thriller this game was! After trailing 13-6 at half time, the Pirates came back in the second half to hold Spencerville scoreless and rack up l3 points. The final score was 19-13. The last game of the season was against the Forest Rangers. We were defeated 20-19. ROW THREE: Coach Schmidt, lan Conrad, lohn llartman, Gareth Basinger, Larry Smucker, Larry Mumma, William Herr, Ramon Lewis, Coach Harris. ROW POUR: Iames Laycock, Ralph Reichenbach, Frank Chamberlain, Dan Gleason, lack Fields, Donald Alspach, Waldo Greiner, Raymond Cummins. 51 Ml UNINE Homecoming Was a Success gf' 552. 2 c A t t , fx, A L ' W if -f111g1?Q2ti.itf ?iff 3 I A t tl -4 5 , ' I g Nl it .gli ilgklgilx I ft - 4 i t ' f ' - 1- ' . t V i ,wt 9 X I Y .V i:-2:z.e.:sf 1. 5 V l 1' X Ti' 1 iii, 'i 3 sg: ' Staffs A i 1 gy QM' 2535 .: 11:1-, i , '- -it! 5 A . f , . 3 .6-:.1 K .tt N5 SYN rm' is ' t:i f.f . gl We Lora Triplehorn Rebecca Frankhauser ...Attendant Who do you think will be homecoming queen? was the question everyone was asking as We awaited the September 30 edition of the Cutlass. When the Cutlass reached the eager hands ot the student body, who chose the queen and her attendants, almost everyone was happy to see that our queen, Lora Triple- horn, and her attendants, Rebecca Frankhaus- er and lean Frick, would reign over the Pan- dora-Gilboa, Bluffton game. Queen Lora was attired in an aqua knit suit with a white stole, and she carried a bouquet of white mums. Her attendants wore similar suits of gray with white stoles. They Wore corsages of white baby mums. f 5 lt , .i r if 'T 5, ...i. if N, . . . .Queen lean Frick .... Attendant The queen and her attendants were escorted onto the field by the band, which also presented a show at half-time in their honor. During the half-time of the game, Lora was crowned and presented with a silver football necklace by Barry Corson. Her attendants were presented with gold football necklaces by Ron- ald Lora and James Berry. Everyone was kept on his toes as he watched the thrilling game which resulted in a tie. After the game the queen and her court were escorted to the high school, where the home- coming dance took place. Everyone had an en- joyable time at the dance which was spon- sored by the junior class. A 44:6 K , Y ., ., 4' g Q3 Sis Q11 Q 5 un q A-Q 'wr-Q 4- . 'I mf 1' 49 if w . QZSQ, Q. R x Xi Y L1 ut' W Q l ax if ,nfl W. K3 mi 2 Q9 A , NYM, Cheerleaders Keep Alive School Spirit Shirley Burry, Rebecca Frankhauser, lean Frick, Kay Basinger. RESERVE CHEERLEADERS The reserve cheerlead- ers are selected from grades seven through nine to lead the cheers tor the reserve basketball team. The tour girls also helped the varsity cheerleaders at the pep meetings. They did a good job in keeping up the morale ot the re- serve team. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Let's go, team! was the cry ot the four varsity cheerleaders as they led the cheering section in boosting the team. They kept the crowds cheering at all the basketball and football games throughout the season. The peppy tour, who were selected by the student body, also were in charge of the pep meetings. They did a fine job in keeping alive the spirit of the team. Patsy Basinger, Pamela Berry, Ruth Frankhauser, Ann Zimmerly. ' 4 v C v :.. - ,. W x f' s gl. X Q Pirates End Year With 13-6 Record November November December December December December December December Ianuary 5 lanuary 13 Ianuary 14 lanuary 20 Ianuary 27 lariuary 31 1955-1956 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 22 29 2 9 10 ie 17 20 ...............Spencervil1e . . . .... Toledo Waite . . . Lafayette' 1- . . . Shawnee' Cory-Rawson' .........Ada' . . . .SL Marys . . . .... Delohos Ieiferson' Holiday Carnival ........................Ce1ina ......Kenton . . . .... Wapakorieta . . . ...... Pandora' . . . ........ Bellefoniaine Columbus Grove ' February 7 .... ............ E lida February 10 .... .... V an Wert' Games Won' BOTTOM ROW: Don Alspach, Ronald Lora, lames Fisher, ROW THREE: lack Fields Ronald Geiser Coach Harris. ROW FOUR: Ioe Urich, Marvin D lle ROW TWO: Iames Berry, Dan Gleason. Pirates are Champs in Non-County Tournament The 1955-56 basketball season was off to a good start when the Pirates pinned a score of 75 points to Spencerville's 57. Ioe Urich set the scoring pace with 24 points. The big fourth quarter in which Bluffton scored 28 points was the deciding factor in our 73-53 vic- tory over Lafayette. lim Berry was high point man with 22. After travelling to Toledo, our boys routed the Waite Indians 72-50. Trailing 15-10 at the end of the first quarter, the Pirates took command of the game. Urich hit for 28 points. In their first W. B. L. game, the Pirates downed Shawnee 64-53. Ron Lora connected for 26 points. The Cutlass men registered their fifth win as they tripped the Cory-Rawson Hornets 56-45. Lora led the attack with 24 points. The Pirates made it six straight wins by de- feating Ada's Bulldogs 69-66 in a close battle. Lora netted 17 and Urich 16. The team suffered their first defeat of the season to the hands of the powerful St. Marys Boughrid- ers. The score was 56-44. Lora was high point man with 20. Bluffton racked up a 65-50 victory over Delphos lefferson. Lora was high pointer with 20, and Berry followed with 15. The first night of the holiday tournaments, the crowd saw the Pirates down Pandora 57-46. Lora paced the scoring with 19. Although we were defeated 63-50 in our second tournament game, our game with Columbus Grove proved to be very exciting. The boys lost to a scrappy Celina team 81-71. Fields netted 35 points for the Pirates. Bluffton fell to defeat in a close contest with Kenton. The score was 51-47. Fields led the scor- ing with 15 points. FACULTY MANAGER Robert Ewing Fate again hit the Pirates as they dropped their fourth straight defeat to Wapakoneta 50-56. Bluffton climbed back on the winning side by downing Pandora 69-54 in a tight game. Fields again set the scoring pace with 28. Bellefontaine jolted the Pirates 60-54 in a tight game. Lora topped the team with 18 points. Finally Bluffton broke a six-year-old jinx by downing Columbus Grove 63-60 in a great game. Fields drilled in 19 tallies. The team romped over Elida in a high scoring contest 99-72. Lora was high point maker with 26, followed by Fields with 25. Bluffton ended their regular season play by up- setting the highly regarded Van Wert team 72-51. Fields was high point man with 26. Lora was right behind him with 25. The crowds were really in for some thrillers when they went to the non-county tournament games. Bluffton defeated Coldwater 63-57 in the championship game. Berry was high point man. Alspach leaps for a jump ball: as, Lora, far left, Fields, center and Urich, far right, prepare to receive. MANAGERS Donald Badertscher, Ierry Edmqer The Pirates warm up for a big game. David Shumqker, Reserves Experience 10 Wms Ramon Lewis, Timothy Diller, Ralph Reichenbach, William Herr, Gareth Basinger, Iames Burry, ferry Kohli, lerry Edinger, Roger Edwards, Dwain Leiber. The reserves started their season by defeating the Spencerville team 52-28. Basinger was lead- ing scorer with 16 points. In the game with Lafayette they subdued the Wolves 46-28. Reichenbach topped the scoring with 14. Playing in a tighter game than the varsity, the reserves defeated Waite 54-49. Reichenbach was high man with 16 points. ln an exciting game with Shawnee, the reserves lost their first contest of the season 29-28. Lewis hit for ll points. Cory-Rawson's height proved too much for the team as they lost their second game of the season 44-36. Lewis and Basinger each hit for 10 points. The reserves got back on the winning end by defeating Ada 42-23. Lewis was high scorer with 18 points. The St. Marys reserves were defeated by Bluff- ton in an overtime game 42-38. The reserves lost to a good Delphos Iefferson team 50-33. Basinger dropped in 14 points. 58 Our team played a hard fought game over Celina 44-36, with Lewis and Reichenbach each scoring 14 points. Our team tripped the Kenton team by a score of 44-29. Lewis was high point man with 15 points. The reserves continued their winning ways by downing Wapakoneta 46-39. We couldn't seem to find the basket as we lost to Pandora 34-19. Walking away with their game, our reserves won by a score of 40-25 over Bellefontaine. Lewis and Diller were high scorers with 15 and 14 re- spectively. In their second overtime game of the year, the reserves won a close one from Columbus Grove 45-44. A basket in the last five seconds defeated our reserve team in their game with Elida. Lewis looped 16. The reserves lost their final encounter of the season to Van Wert 63-36. I Freshman Team David I-lauenstein, Ralph Hampton, Edward Niswander, Larry Mamma, Darrell Huber, David Little, Thomas Dershem. fm ROW ONE: Charles Baber, Richard Basinqe Michael Diller, Ian Emmert, Steven Herr. Jr. High Team I' fff Q. nvzxxff gl Terry Marshall, ROW TWO: Craig Edwards, Iames Swank, Donald Zimmer man, Don Deerhake, Dale Schiffke, David Be-nroth. Garmatter and Flickinqer work in shop. The usual scene before classes. A group of qirls gather on the steps at noon. Action QMS, GCUOH! 0-vanls-nun-env-N GW- QHY' ww-vpn-sunk, Conrad and Alspach hard at work. How is this for advertising? says Care, Frick, and Bechtel on their Basinqer. way to school. 'i s ai' K f 5 3 69 Hmm iq Snfwffm qmftvtnn htm mart Sandwiches. sandwiches. and more sandwiches for the hiah school . 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Loretta goes to the swankiest meat market in town. SWANK BROS. MEAT MARKET Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Swank, Loretta Nonnamaker Stepping Out? . . Don't forget the most important thing! The flowers from BASINGER FLORISTS Bluffton, Ohio Frank Chamberlain, Mr. Basinqer FeFiFoFum... I smell delicious food from PINE RESTAURANT Bluffton, Ohio Norma Frankhauser, Rachel Garmatter, Mr. Ingalls, Shirley Deifendeifer Crowing? . . . Yes, she has something to crow about because she buys her school supplies at CROW'S Dorothy Herr, Mr. Crow Why... look like Cl mop when you could look like this? MINERVA BEAUTY SHOPPE Bluffton, Ohio Icxcqueline Berry, Rebecca Frcmkhauser Proud . . . Bluffton High School Drivers Ed. clcrss is proud to be using cr Chevrolet furn- ished by the BOB WILLIAMS CHEVROLET SALES INC. Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Harris, Dan Gleason Jewelry . . . that is iit for cr queen. DON JENKINS Lima, Ohio Jean Kempf Don'1' . . . do it the hard Wayp take your rugs to STAR CARPET CLEANING CO. Lima, Ohio Iames Laycock Whdi Nex1'?? . . . Karen is inspecting the new G. E. eye level oven. MARSHALL 81 BIXEL Bluffton, Ohio Mrs. Boehr, Karen Zimmerman Drink Milk . . . Three Glasses A Day Every Day MEADOW GOLD DAIRIES Lima, Ohio Gareih Basinger, Dwaine Leiber, Richard Garrnatter Ccm'l' Get Enough . . of those Wonderful, juicy Wieners from LIMA PACKING CO. Lima, Ohio Ian Conrad Oliver . . . Soles ond Service HALKER IMPLEMENT Limo, Ohio Robert Green Leading . . . the woy in fcrshions for over 50 yeors THE LEADER STORE Limo, Ohio Mrs. Thompson, Shirley Burry WHA , Quality Plus . . . If cz woodchuck could choose wood, he too, would chose Wood from GARMATTER LUMBER CO. Bluffton, Ohio Carol Moser, Roeleen Bucher, Putty Urich Time . . . Now is the iirne to stort cr scrvinqs account Crt CITIZENS LOAN AND BLDG. CO. Lima, Ohio Pianos . . You will find cr fine selection of pianos at ZENDER MUSIC STORE Limo, Ohio Marty Penderqczs, Shirley Burry Classy . . . is the word to describe the sophomore class rings HERFF-JONES CO. Indianapolis, Indiana Ralph Reichenbcxch, Sondra Kimmel You Can't Go Wrong . . if you buy your shoes from the CHARLES DEPT. STORE Bluffton, Ohio Mrs. Ream, Denise Bczdertscher, Ieannine Benroth Learning . . . to cook with electricity is one of the modem methods tcruqht in our high school. OHIO POWER Lima, Ohio Beulah Bixel, Miss Diller Back-Ache . . . No more back-aches for me because I send my rugs cmd furniture to NONNAMAKER CLEANING SERVICE Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Nonnamaker, Lorena Nonnamaker n The Line Up . . . Students stand in line to see one of the fine shows at the CARMA THEATRE Bluffton, Ohio Members of the junior class Something New! . . Push-button gear shift in the Dodge for '56 STEINER MOTOR SALES Pandora, Ohio Mr. Morvay, Frank Chamberlain Complete . . line of groceries await you at S1'AGER'S GROCERY Bluffton, Ohio Richard Stager, Shirley Deifendeifer Boss . . . Manufacturing Company, makers of fine gloves, has been or major industry in this community. BOSS MANUFACTURING CO. Bluffton, Ohio Judith Schifike, Ieannine Benroth IN MEMORIAM ELMER C. LUDVVIG 1880 - 1956 lack Fields, Mr. Ludwig Always . . . ready to serve you. WALTERMIRE'S Bluffton, Ohio Linda Core, Mr. Waltermxre Out On A Limb? Sure, but Carol doesnt have to Worry if she holds on to insurance as tlqhtly as she does that tree. HAROLD K. KLINGLER Bluffton, Ohio Carol Moser Meat . . . that's really a treat from the Bluffton Busy Butchers BLUFFTON MEAT MARKET Bluffton, Ohio Raymond Cummins fi 5555 I ,195 if fg lg 2 k V :ia - w 'N t 4 J MMG? Q 5 V Q!!! his 1 l?'1 V g. ,.i..L M. 5 e I X ,f Q. H 5 45814 ,- f ' 1, ,ki X. ik A - + 'N W' 4 f . if ,M-'1 . WU! , U , i, . Courtesy Paul Diller's Funeral Home Coats . . No, Dean-Coats is the 1aTqest used car dealer in Northwestern Ohio. COATS MOTOR SALES Lima, Ohio Mr. Kiitle Timber . . . Loads and loads of quality lumber just for your new home. STEINMAN BROS. LUMBER CO. Bluffton, Ohio Ronald Lora, Mr. Szabo LUM 75 Look Sharp Feel Sharp Be Sharp . with clothes from GEIGER 81 DILLER Bluffton, Ohio lames Berry, Mr. Diller Started Young . . on his savings account for his college education. CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Bluffton, Ohio Mr. West, Ronald Chidester Member of the Federal Reserve System 6: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Take Your Pick . . . from the wonderful selection of drugs cmd cosmetics that you will find at SIDNEY'S DRUG STORE Bluffton, Ohio Scilly Reichenbcrch Everything . . from soup to nuts. GREDING'S HARDWARE Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Gredinq, luck Fields Muscles . . . build your body in every wcry with delicious food from I. G. A. URICH'S MARKET Bluffton, Ohio Ioe Urich We Extend Our Congratulations . . . to dll qrcrducrtes ond invite them to molke this their banking home. THE METROPOLITAN BANK Lima, Ohio Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Lora Triplehom, Mr. Binkley Swing, Sway, and Stop . . . That is what We take core ot for you at TOMLINSON BRAKE AND SPRING SERVICE Lima, Ohio Mr. Tomlinson, Robert Green, Mr. Tomlinson Hungry? . . . You will olwcrys find good food omd good service when you edt dt EDELWEISS RESTAURANT Bluffton, Ohio Norma Fronkhuuser, Iecm Kempf, Geraldine Martin Whcrl' A Bedul' . . that 1956 Oldsmobile is! JIM SOMMERS MOTOR SALES Pandora, Ohio Icxcqueline Berry, Mr. Sommers Take A Look! . . . Now you can see what fine service cxworits you crt STAUFFER'S PURE OIL Bluffton, Ohio Wcxde Moser, Mr. Stcuffer 1 -ww V+- ,,... Thinking . . . of hardware? Mary Io says, Think of Fetts first. FETTS HARDWARE Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Fett, Mary Io Diller, Mr. Cahill Hold It . . . 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HAUENSTEIN 8a Bluffton, Ohio Nancy Steiner, Mr. Hcxuenstein SON Elbow Room cmd more is Whgt you get in g BIG electric freezer from C. F. NISWANDER 8. SON Bluffton, Ohio a -, .a Sherry Zimmerman ,,...,- M . M T You'll Be Surprised . . . lf how fcrst your sgvings grow with on Insured Servings Account at CENTRAL SAVINGS ASSOC. Lima, Ohio Beulah Bixei, Mrs. Striff Gollyl Whof A Gully! It should beg it has served this community for 25 years. BLUFFTON STONE CO. Bluffton, Ohio Ion Conrad w Z Lx '73- I l S From the Atlantic to the Pacific . . . 'These girls are economically Wise. They always make good buys at the A 81 P TEA COMPANY Bluffton, Ohio Kay Clauss, Dorothy Herr Be Wise . . . Good insurance always pays. CLARENCE DILLER Bluffton, Ohio Dale Hochstettler, Mrs. Heldmcm, Mr. Diller, Mrs. Shields, Miss Sutton Nothing But The Best . . for Iean's kid sister. That is Why her clothes are selected at RICE DRY GOODS 8K TOT SHOP Bluffton, Ohio Mary Lynn Frick, Mr. Rice, lean Frick Q Q .A w E MQ--1 ffifffx' X ,Q iv, as I . Sim , f Ax. 2 'fwws A N. ,.-. V, x., ASW? if al 3 X - ' Q' X L V ...-. ,,,g .. . A ,W L - . , ,J if WY ' f. M Q ? Basinger Funeral Home Why Didn'f . . . we call a professional interior decorator like Gables? GABLE'S PAINTING SERVICE Bluffton, Ohio Carolyn Garmatter, Rachel Garmatter, Sharon Wahlie It's Easy . . . to be a pig when you're eatinq the delicious food that is served at the B 8g B SHELL SERVICE AND RESTAURANT Beoverdam, Ohio Raymond Cummins Poge's . . . milk tops off a delicious meal at B. H. S. cafeteria. PAGE DAIRY CO. Toledo, Ohio Senior and Iunior boy's in cafeteria Insurance . . . always paysp take your insurance problems to A. D. GRATZ Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Gratz, Don Alspcch Enioy Life . . Eat out more often at the P. K. RESTAURANT Beaverdam, Ohio Miss Amstutz, Barry Corson serhriffy . . . 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Look ot the wonderful service you will receive when you shop at COMMUNITY MARKET Bluffton, Ohio Iim Burry, Mr. Realms The Big M For 56 Bixel Motor Sales is now cm authorized Mercury Dealer. BIXEL MOTOR SALES Bluffton, Ohio Richard Businqer, O Mr. Bixel Fill 'Er Up . . . are the Words heard often crt BUCHER SOHIO SERVICE Bluffton, Ohio Bcxrry Corson, Tom Bucher Mmmmmmmmmm . . . there's nothing better or more filling than a delicious sundae from BENROTH'S DARI-DELITE Bluffton, Ohio Paul Glaze, Mrs. Benroth Sick As A Dog? . . . Take your livestock and pets to NISWANDER 81 HERRING Bluffton, Ohio Wade Moser, Dagmar Gas Up . . . Our school buses keep going with gas from MURRAY TRIPLEHORN Your Sohio Distributor Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Bucher, Mr. Triplehorn, Mr. Nonnamaker Twins Admire Twins . . . Nancy and Connie admire the new Westinqhouse washer and dryer from MOYER REFRIGERATION Bluffton, Ohio Nancy Patterson, Connie Patterson A Helping Hand . . . awaits you at Koontz's, the service station across from B. H. S. KOONTZ'S SERVICE STATION Bluffton, Ohio Marlin Amstutz Mr. Koontz In A Luther . . . Iirn is all worked up about the swell treatment he gets at the RICHARD SMITH BARBER SHOP Bluffton, Ohio C' Jim Berry, Mr. Smith Q ---1::: f it el Wlllcnvlopq ISINCLA .K a All Sizes . . . of tractors are manufactured by Massey-Harris BLUFFTON FARM EQUIPMENT Co. Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Bower, Ronald Lora Complete Coverage . . is what you will receive when you buy Nationwide Insurance H. A. TRAUCHT Bluffton, Ohio Ned Althaus, Mr. Traucht Clothes Fit For A Queen . . Lora is looking over the fine selection of clothes at VIDA-VIDELLA SHOP Bluffton, Ohio Miss Herr, Lora Triplehom TRIPLETT A name that stands out and has been a leader in its field for over 50 years. 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