Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1958 volume:

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In pep meeting Timothy Diller, president of the Varsity B, announced the results of the voting. Barbara Katterheinrich and Beverly Irwin were elected as the queen’s attendants; Shirley Miller was chosen queen! A week later the big moment arrived. The queen and her attendants made a charming picture as they were brought onto the field in two white con- vertibles. They were escorted to the throne by Robert Wells, Jerry Edinger, and John Stephens. The attend- ants wore suits of black and white tweed. Queen Shirley wore a black and white wool dress and carried a dozen red roses. At half-time Robert Logan presented the queen with a silver football necklace, and Timothy Diller and Jerry Kohli presented Beverly Irwin and Bar- bara Katterheinrich, respectively, with gold football necklaces. Bluffton won the homecoming game against Pandora by a score of 33-7. After the game, the homecoming dance was held in the high school gymnasium at which time Robert Logan crowned Queen Shirley. The royal court, con- sisting of Queen Shirley Miller, Barbara Katterhein- rich, Beverly Irwin, Robert Logan, Jerry Kohli, and Timothy Diller, presided over the dance. Queen Shirley Miller, Attendants Barbara Katterheinrich and Beverly Irwin. ‘ Queen Shirley is escorted to field by Robert Wells. On to victory for Queen Shirley! Queen Shirley with attendants Barbara and Beverly. Timothy Diller presents necklace to attendant Beverly Irwin. School With the cheer, “Gotta ‘score, score, score,’ the cheerleaders inspire the team on to victory. Jerry Kohli, Shirley Miller, and Barbara Katter- heinrich prepare the table decorations for the OEA Drive-In Conference. The seniors were hosts for this conference which was in September. Future artists? Maybe so, but for the present it is just the art class hard at work. Throughout the year the speech class presented many skits in pep meetings. Here they are giving another humorous presentation. What could be more inviting to a hungry BHS’er after a strenuous morning of classes than a de- licious cafeteria meal? The Church of Christ was the scene of the annual Prince of Peace Declamation Contest this year. Contestants were left to right, Carolyn May; Judith Hilty, winner; Larry Smucker, alternate; and Polly Harnishfager. Congratulations are in store for Linda Bucher, winner, and Donna McCluer, runner-up of the magazine sales drive. Freshman and Sophomore boys hard at work ? ? ? in farm shop. Plays, Sports, And Parties . Interested (?) speech students tour radio broadcasting station while on field trip to Columbus. _— Getting enough to eat? Annual foot- ball banquet is enjoyed by both high school and college players. Well if it isn’t old Saint Nick himself! Seniors do Santa Claus act for successful Snowball Hop program held December 21. “We want a basket” was the cry of the student body at the thrilling Ada game. ghlight The Winter Months You're lying! I didn’t do it — he did.” This was the climatic scene from the junior class play, “Double Barrelled Detective Story,” as it resulted in a sudden switch when the famous Sherlock Holmes was outwitted by a mere amateur. The play, an excellent junior class production, was presented January 20 and 22. Hero Archie wins praise of townspeople by finding Mrs. Hogan’s Katie. Make-up crew adds years, beards, and side-burns to play cast members. Although the night of February 14 was very cold, there was warmth in the gymnasium as many students attended the annual Sweetheart Dance which was spon- sored jointly by the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y. On January 27, Fred Lowery, well-known whistler, presented an entertaining assembly program. Two of his outstanding numbers were “Indian Love Call” and “Stars and Stfipes Forever.” During his performance, Mr . Lowery called Marilyn Mur- ray and Robert Logan to the stage to help him demonstrate that whistling is not difficult. Marilyn Murray, Mr. Lowery, Robert Logan. Have some punch? After spending considerable time making cinnamon rolls and other tasty treats, the sophomore girls’ home economics class enjoyed a Valentine’s party. Betty Gaiffe, Kay Zimmerly, Sharon Reichenbach, Vera Basinger, Karen Gerber, Lucille Amstutz, Mrs. Pitcock. This year under the instruction of Mr. Osborne the boys’ sym- nasium classes learned many techniques of wrestling. Eighth grade boys. Various School Projects And Activities H LIAT Second year Latin students plan annual Roman banquet, sponsored by the Latin department, which took place March 18. Guests included upper classmen who had taken two years of Latin as well as the present Latin students. Miss Keel, Keith Baker, Sandra Diller, Michael Diller, James Jordan. Student Senate discusses one of this year’s projects, the Lost and Found Department. Yippee! No School! Wild winter weather results in two-day vacation ftom school. Enthusiastic fans follow the team throughout the basket- ball season. 11 Although the opposing team- has the ball, Bluffton is the victor. AUGUST 27 — New students register. 30 — Everyone receives schedules. SEPTEMBER 3 — First day of school! 6— Varsity cheerleaders are chosen. Pirates win over McComb at McComb prevue. 13 —Pirates beat Lafayette in first football game. 19—F-.F.A. goes to plowing contest at Pebles, Ohio. 20 — Ada is beaten by Pirates. Seniors sponsor a victory dance. 23 — First assembly by Tri-Hi-Y. 27 — Elida overcomes the Pirates. Football queen and attendants are chosen. OCTOBER 4—Pirates defeat Pandora-Gilboa in homecoming game. 8—Fire prevention program in assembly. 9—Tade Stuka gives a musical performance. 11 — First edition of the Cutlass. Pirates overthrow Delphos Jefferson. 18 — Waynesfield is defeated by Pirates. 24 — Pirates won over Delta. 25—No school! Teachers meeting in Toledo. 28 — Pirates lose to Columbus Grove. 30—P.T.A. sponsors Halloween movie at B.HS. 12 NOVEMBER 1 — Wapak tramples Pirates. 4— Pirates defeat Spencerville. 8 — Pirates win a victory over Forest. American Legion assembly. Athletic banquet. 12 — Atomic and Jet assembly program. 15—Eighth grade party. Juniors sponsor a Sock Hop 18 — Open house for high school and grade school. 22 —Pirates defeat Spencerville in first basketball game. 25 — Sophomores choose class rings. 27 —Speech class presents a Thanksgiving program. Pirates beat Hardin-Northern. 28-29 — Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 2—F.H.A. rally. 3 — Musical assembly. 4—Student Senate visits Elida High School. 6 — Pirates overcome Shawnee. 10 — Elida suffers loss by Pirates. 13 — Pirates defeat Beaverdam. 20—Christmas assembly. School dismisses at 2:00 P.M. for a two week vacation. 21— 1957 is climaxed by a Christmas dance. 27-28— Pirates sweep the championship title in Holiday Tournaments. Mr. Mayer talks to parents at open house. a The Christmas dance climaxed JANUARY 6 — First day of school in 1958. 7 — Pirates overtake Gomer. 10—Pirates experience first defeat by Ada. Scholarship tests. 14— Pandora-Gilboa is outclassed by Pirates. 16 — Exams. 17 —Pirates defeat Lafayette. More exams. 20—Junior class play. 21— Bath is overtaken by Pirates. 22 — Junior class play. 24—Harrod loses to Pirates as they become the Northwest Conference champions. 27 — Fred Lowery appears in assembly. 28—Pirates win another victory from Columbus Grove. FEBRUARY 1 — Musical festival at Delphos. 3—College night at Shawnee High School. 4— Pirates beat alumni while faculty and teachers are tied. 8 — Cory-Rawson defeats Pirates. 13 — Ada overpowers the Pirates once more in the first tournament game. 14—Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y sponsor a Sweetheart dance. 18-19— Hurrah, too much snow! No school. 22 — Varsity B goes to Columbus. 28 — Firestone assembly program. Seventh grade party. MARCH 7—Hemo the Magnificent presents an assembly. 8—District solo and ensemble contest at Lima. 18— Roman _ banquet. 22 —District band and chorus contest held in Bluffton. District science day at Bowling Green. 31— Senior play. APRIL 1—Senior play. Preliminary scholarship tests. 4-7 — Easter vacation. 11 — State science day at Akron. MAY 2 — Junior - Senior prom! 3 — Final district state scholarship tests. 16— Spring concert. 18 — Baccalaureate. 19 — Assembly — T. J. Corgan. 23 — Seniors begin their class trip. 29 — Commencement. School’s out !! What's that, Lynn? I don’t quite under- stand. As We Proceed, We Make Many New Friends Among The Personnel Board Of Education And School Secretary Seated: Mr. Murray, Paul Stauffer, Mrs. Cor- Kenneth Luginbihl, Dr. Boyd Travis, Maurice son, Clerk. Standing: Warvey Burkholder, Bell, Kimmel Marshall: MRS. VERNAL H. CORSON School Secretary Aaron B. M urray Superintendent B. A. Bluffton College -M, A. Ohio State . be . . Frank Mayer Principal B. S. University of Cincinnati M. Ed. University of Cincinnati General Science OCIE ANDERSON B.S. Waynesburg College, B.S. Western Re- serve University Library School. Library Science. THEOLA BONNET B.S. Bowling Green State University Physical Education, English, Mathematics. 7) p ‘ tly y tae ae — J Si4S- 4 fny aay ff c v f oY Oo — FF CIAL 7 é FLORENCE R. DUFFIELD B. S. Bowling Green State University Typewriting, Shorthand, English, Bookkeep- ing, Office Practice. WILFORD O. GEIGER M. A. Ohio State University Biology, Chemistry, Physics. JOE L. HARRIS B. S. Miami University, M. S. Indiana Uni- versity. Mathematics, Basketball Coach Baseball Coach, Assistant Fooiball Coach. oti WILBUR A. HOWE B.A., Bluffton College; M.A., Ohio State University. English, Social Sciences. MILDRED R. KEEL BS., Ohio State University; M.A., State University. Latin, English. DARVIN LUGINBUHL B.A., Bluffton College; M.A. Ohio State University. Art, Speech. FRANK OSBORNE B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University. Health, Physical Education. }onneee , é W u q i a | « = = 1) | 4 j -— me Lad DONALD L. OVERMYER if ’ S Purdue University Extension Center; BS. Ohio State University. Science, Shop, Vocational Agriculture. MRS. DON PATTERSON B.A., Bluffton College Vocal Music MRS. ALLAN PITCOCK B.S., Ohio University Home Economics ROBERT PUTMAN BS., Bowling Green State University Industrial Arts, Driver Training THERESA F. SLUSSER A.B., Bluffton College, M.A., Bowling Green State University American Government, American History, World History, Social Science JO SOUDER Conservatory of Music, B.S., University of Cincinnati Band, Orchestra, Chorus Maintenance Raymond Powell, Aaron Messinger, Robert Stratton, Joseph Thompson, Francis Bas- inger. BUS DRIVERS Mrs. Byron Anderson, Mrs. Leroy Traucht CAFETERIA MANAGEMENT Gideon Steiner, Millard Herr ENGINEERS Mrs. Mary Hilty, Adah Lehman ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS Seventh Graders Adapt Themse Carol Basinger, Secretary-Treasurer; Linda Baber, President; Linda Steinman, Vice-President. Front Row: Deanna Beach, Pauline Kinsinger, Linda Steinman, Coletta Lora, Maureen Petrucelli, Brenda Moser, Delores Shumaker, Karen Burkholder, Cheryl Martin. Second Row: Thomas Brauen, James Purcell, Duane Basin- ger, Thomas Criblez, Steve Sutermeister, Kenneth Lugin- bihl, Richard Bucher, Andrew Peterson, Roger Benroth, Gerald Weaver. Third Row: Dorothy Hartman, Dorothy Lugibihl, Diana Hilty, Laura Yoder, Robert Blank, James Everything was different when the forty-nine seventh graders entered high school, but they soon adapted themselves to high school life. The seventh graders soon appeared in the act- ivities open to’ them. Several students participated in senior and junior band, junior high football and basketball, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Mrs. Pitcock and Mrs. Bonnet, the home room teachers, helped the seventh graders as they began high school life. The seventh graders soon became accustomed to the changing of classes, several tea- chers, assemblies, study halls, and everything else that was so different from grade school. Irwin, Elaine Baker, Linda Baber, Judy Chidester, Rae Ann Johnson. Fourth Row: Norman Reichenbach, Marvin Augsburger, Dan Luginbuhl, David Montgomery, Sharon Gratz, Connie Habegger, Sharlene Lanning, Nancy Lugin- buhl, Linda Bucher, Carol Basinger. Fifth Row: Glenn Toews, James Cox, Phil Basinger, Brice Balmer, Lynn Bas- inger, Francis Harkness, James Motter, Richard Davies. Missing: Robert Badertscher, Marcia Travis. lves To B.HS. Eighth Graders Enjoy More Activities Looking forward to many activities, the eighth graders entered their second year in junior high. The class participated in the magazine selling contest and were proud to have one member re- ceive second place in the contest. Other activities such as band, orchestra, football, and basketball were enjoyed by various members of the class. One member also served as reserve cheerleader. David Yoder, President; Scott Edwards, Secretary-Treasurer; Sue Bash, Vice-President; Rachel Hilty, Reporter. Front Row: Patricia Nusbaum, Donna McCluer, Sue Bash, Amstutz, Gary Herr. Fourth Row: David Barnett, Larry Joan Emmert, Charlene Classen, Donna Basinger, Nancy Dillman, Sam Reichenbach. David Yoder, Larry Moser, Swank, Pamela Miller, Karen Gilbert. Second Row: Scott Edwards, Michael Emans, James Katterheinrich. Sharon Steiner, Nancy Balmer, Paula Greding, Donna Fifth Row: James Edie, Keith Klingler, Sharl Steiner, Klingler, Elizabeth Raid, Anna Zimmerman, Beverly Cox, Calvin Oppermann, Steven Basinger, Larry Marshall, John Darlene Hall, Sandie Edie, Janice Oberly. Third Row: Neuenschwander. Missing: James Badertscher, John : Edward Mullett, Ray Ruggley, Kathy Clark, Diane Neeper, Steiner. Jean Stauffer, Rachel Hilty, Eugene Mathewson, Charles Freshmen Become Full-Fledged — Members Of B.HS. Fifty-five students entered the freshman class last fall. They found the major difference from junior high was choosing their own subjects, which made school more interesting. The students of the freshman class participated in various organizations for the first time this year, such as F.F.A., F.H.A., Varsity B, G.A.A., glee clubs, and mixed chorus. Several of the boys participated in football and basketball. Three of the reserve cheerleaders were also from the freshman class. Rudolph Steiner, Vice-President; Walter Jordan, Reporter; David Blank, President; Joan Dirmeyer, Secretary-Treasurer. Gary Althaus Jerry Althaus David Augsburger Brian Badertscher Arlene Basinger Irene Basinger Karen Basinger Marlene Basinger Paul Basinger Melanie Benroth Michael Betts David Blank Nicholine Bowers James Burkholder Louise Core Lois Criblez Carol De Vier Joan Dirmeyer Craig Edwards Nancy Eikenbary James Evilsizor Janis Gable Tommy Griffin Donald Hartman Anita Huber Marjorie Jackson Larry Jenkins Carol Jordan Charles Jordan Walter Jordan Lee Kloeppel John Koontz Jerry Mericle Ronald Michel Pauline Motter James Mumma Charles Neuenschwander Jerry Pearson Sally Schaaf Carol Schmidt Terry Shetler Mary Smucker Linda Sommer Jana Steiner Rudolph Steiner William Steiner Jane Steinman Patty Stewart John Travis Jacqueline Tschantz Roberta Welch Janet Yoakam Nancy Ziessler Larry Zimmerly Joyce Zimmerman Sophomores Receive Class Rings The big event of the year for the sophomores was the choosing of their class rings, and they eager- ly looked forward to spring when they arrived. The sophomores were well represented on the reserve basketball team and had one player on the varsity squad. Many of the members also played football. Robbie Miller, Reporter; Nancy Patterson, Secretary- Treasurer; David Bash, Vice-President; Jan Emmert, President. Lucille Amstutz Karen Anderson Charles Baber Keith Baker David Bash Kathy Basinger Vera Basinger Beverly Benroth David Benroth Carol Bixel George Burkholder Jerry Classen Suann Clauss Larry Core Morgan Davies Don Deerhake Michael Diller Sandra Diller Marilyn Dillman Sandra Dye John Ebersole Ronald Edinger Jan Emmert Betty Gaiffe Nancy Geiger Doris Gellert Karen Gerber Karen Hall Steven Herr Jerry Hilty Emily Hochstettler Nancy Houts James Jordan Robert Kimmet Cathy Lewis Kenneth Logan Betty Lugibihl James Luginbuhl Terry Marshalll Robbie Miller Bernadine Mullett Karen Mumma Thomas Nusbaum Connie Patterson Nancy Patterson Theresa Preto Douglas Reichenbach Richard Reichenbach Sharon Reichenbach Dale Schiffke Joyce Schmutz Betty Stratton James Swank Carol Triplehorn Gerald Tschiegg Kay Zimmerly Donald Zimmerman Juniors Work Hard On Many Projects MARY M._ STEINER President Vice-President JUDITH FRANKHAUSER LAURA DILLER Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Ladders, tape, and crepe paper. This was the juniors working on the home- coming dance and the prom. The juniors also sponsored three other dances this year and had concessions at two games and sold ice cream during the noon hour. Some of the other ways they earned money were to have a paper drive and a bake sale. The biggest project was the class play, “Double Barrelled Detective Story.” The junior class is also very active athletically and claim all the varsity cheer- leaders and several varsity players in basketball. They also had some outstanding foot- ball talent. They had a very busy and enjoyable year earning money for the class trip and giving the prom. Here the juniors are hard at work practicing tor the class Holding Cake Raffles at the basketball games play, “Double Barrelled Detective Story.” the class projects. RONALD HABEGGER was another of bk PMs “ Ss : Bonnie Edie Ruth Frankhauser Helen Geiger David Hauenstein Susan Hauenstein Carole Herr Jane Alspach Ronald Badertscher Donna Basinger Sallie Jordan Mary Kaufman Eugenia Kibele Pamela Berry Sue Crawfis Vickie Davidson Norman Hochstettler Darrell Huber Sharon Johnson Eddie Kohli Ramon Lewis David Little Donita Luginbill Gordon Mathewson Sherlyn Moser Larry Mumma Edward Niswander Joenita Shetler Dennis Smith | Larry Smucker Conner Stewart Rodney Stratton Lynnita Swank Patricia Urich Owen Ziessler Ann Zimmerly Marcene Zimmerman 30 TIMOTHY CLAIR DILLER President MARTHA JANE BADERTSCHER Vice-President SHIRLEY FAY MILLER Secretary PAULINE ANN STAUFFER Treasurer Thirty-Six Seniors Will you accompany us, the senior class, on a ttip? A trip into the past? Briefly pausing be- fore continuing our journey into life, we would like to glance back over the highlights of our years in high school. Let us go back to the halls of BHS in 1954. Who are these youngsters running around. the halls trying to look important? Oh yes, it is we, the new freshman class. At last, after two years of junior high, we are full-fledged members of high school. Here we are, selecting our own courses and joining high school organizations. But since we can not remain freshmen forever, let’s see what the sophomore year brings. What on earth is attracting all those students at the showcase? At last, our treasured sophomore class rings have arrived! How time does fly! already! Here we are, juniors Right away we are faced with the first Graduate In 1958 big project of the year—planning and carrying out a memorable homecoming for the seniors. An- other project of the year is the junior class play, “No More Homework.” In the spring comes the excitement of the junior-senior banquet and prom. An enchanting time in the “Deep Sea Dream- land” prepared by us juniors is enjoyed by stu- dents and faculty members. So an eventful year comes to a close, and before you know it... Seniors at last, and we thought the junior year was full of activity! Positions of leadership in the school are being acquired, and a general undertaking of responsibilities makes us all a- of our seniors. Graduation brings us to our journey’s end, and we, the class of 1958, stand looking toward the future. Realizing that the future is what we shall make it, we go for- ward, keeping in mind our class motto, “Honor lies in honest toil.” ware duties as RICHARD DEANE BADERTSCHER MARJORIE ANN BAUMAN JAMES ALLEN BURRY BEVERLY MAY DEIFENDEIFER RACHEL MARY DE VIER RAE ANN DEVIER «sil a? teehee JERRY SCOTT EDINGER ROGER EDWARDS KLAUS HUBERT GELLERT MARTHA FAITH GRATZ : Peg Sie ee fae es ey i , tiie: oe ss oe: Ses ie o any : RA SAT ee, tte say Die Ne ALARA tes i WALDO CHRISTOPHER GREINER PAULINE ANN HARNISFAGER JOHN CECIL HARTMAN EDWARD JEAN HENDERSON LOUISE DANELLE HERR JUDITH RAE HILTY BEVERLY ANN IRWIN BARBARA ANN KATTERHEINRICH SANDRA KAY KIMMET JERRY LEE KOHLI ROBERT EARL LOGAN CAROLYN FAY MAY NANCY ELEANOR MONTGOMERY GLORIA JEAN MOSER MARILYN MARIE MURRAY RALPH PHILIP REICHENBACH BERNARD LYNN SCHIFFKE SARA ELLEN STEINER JOHN WAYNE STEPHENS MARY JOYCE TRAUCHT ROBERT MOLLETT WELLS SUSAN CHARLENE WIESS We Discover New Interests In School Activities (Cuca F.F.A. Promotes Advanced Farming Skills Front Row: Ronald Badertscher, Thomas Nusbaum, Steven Dunlap, Donald Hartman, Kenneth Lewis, Richard Badertscher. Second Row: Norman Lamb, Steven Herr, Richard Palte, Rodney Stratton, James LaRue, The Future Farmers of America is a national organization with over four thousand members who are studying vocational agriculture. The colors of the F.F.A. are national blue and corn gold. The motto is “learning to do, doing to learn, learning to live, living to serve.” The local chapter had a busy season. Some of their activities were pest hunting, county chapter parliamentary procedure contests, county and state livestock judging and a chili supper with the F.H.A. Hartman. Third Row: Jerry Althaus, Larry Zimmerly, John Ebersole, Roger Leiber, James Evilsizor, Lee Kloep- pel, David Augsburger. John Ebersole, Reporter; Thomas Nusbaum, Sentinel: Richard Palte, Richard Reichenbach, Historians; Kenneth Lewis, Vice-President; Larry Hutchinson, President; Steven Herr, Treasurer. F.H.A. Strives For Better Homemaking Front Row: Betty Luginbill, Rae Ann DeVier, Eugenia er Carol Schmidt, Shirley Miller. Fourth Row: Sharon Kibele, Betty Gaiffe, Kay Zimmerly, Mrs. Pitcock, Jacque- line Tschantz, Patty Stewart, Carol DeVier. Second Row: Sally Schaaf, Lois Criblez, Bernadine Mullett, Jane Stein- man, Vera Basinger, Emily Hochstettler, Anita Huber, Louise Core, Janet Yoakam, Roberta Welch. Third Row: Nancy Eikenbary, Marylin Dillman, Lucille Amstutz, Carol Bixel, Karen Anderson, Rachel DeVier, Pauline Motter, Reichenbach, Carol Triplehorn, Sara Steiner, Melanie Ben- roth, Joan Dirmeyer, Marlene Basinger, Arlene Basinger, Irene Basinger, Carole Herr, Bonnie Edie. Fifth Row: Sue Crawfis, Nancy Houts, Karen Gerber, Nancy Geiger, Joyce Zimmerman, Sherlyn Moser, Nancy Montgomery, Helen Geiger, Marjorié Jackson. Seated: Betty Luginbill, Vice-President; Nancy Montgomery, President; Nancy Houts, Secretary. Standing: Bernadine Mullet, Treasurer; Karen Anderson, Historian; Sharon Reichenbach, Parliamentarian; Emily Hochstettler, Reporter; Shirley Miller, Song Leader. With the motto, “toward new horizons,” the Future Homemakers of America work together for better, happier home life. The colors of this national organization are red and white; the flower is the red rose. f A few of the club's activities were the annual in- formal initiation, county and district rallies, and the F.F.A.-F.H.A. chili supper. The club also entered a float in the Fourth of July parade. Sports Through Clean Living” Timothy Diller, Prestzdent: James Burry. Secretary- Vice-President; Lewis, Reporter. Front Row: Kenneth Logan, Owen Ziessler, Larry Mum- ma, Ramon Lewis, Timothy Diller, Robert Logan, Dennis Smith, James Swank, Edward Henderson. Ronald Michel, Second Row: David Hauenstein, Deerhake, Rudolph Steiner, John Travis, Walter Jordan, Third Row: Dale Schiffke, Jerry Mericle, Morgan Davies, The Varsity B which has been created to teach boys clean sports through clean living is open to boys who are interested in such a club and those who have earned a letter in a schoo! sport. Some of this year’s projects were collecting tax stamps and selling programs at football and basketball games. The club also presented the homecoming queen and attendants with football necklaces. Charles Baber, Norman Hochstettler, Douglas Reichen- bach, Robert Kimmet, James Jordan. Fourth Row: Don- ald Zimmerman, Larry Stratton, Michael Diller, Larry Smucker, David Little, James Luginbuhl, Waldo Greiner, Edward Niswander. Fifth Row: Terry Marshall, Darrell Huber, Roger Edwards, Ronald Habegger, Ralph Reichen- bach, Jerry Kohli, Lynn Schiffke. eo� iw 4 ‘ = 1 ? ; ® ea ee ee ae ae teen o G.A.A. Emphasizes Good Sportsmanship The purpose of the Girls’ Athletic Association is to promote interest in all sports, physical ef- ficiency, scholarship, fellowship, sportsmanship, and co-operation. G.A.A. is open to all senior high school girls. This year the local club tried out a new pro- gram and drew up a new constitution. They helped organize the homecoming snake dance and bon fire and noon basketball and handball activities. They also participated in archery and swimming at the Y.W.C.A. in Lima. bs Seated; Ruth Frankhauser, President; Vickie David- son, Vice-President. Standing: Susan Hauenstein, Treasurer; Jane Alspach, Secretary. Front Row: Jane Steinman, Nancy Eikenbary, Beverly Vier. Fourth Row: Nancy Patterson, Sharon Reichen- Irwin, Beverly Deifendeifer, Melanie Benroth, Karen Bas- bach, Carol Triplehorn, Lucille Amstutz, Connie Patterson, | inger, Pauline Motter, Carol Schmidt, Susan Shisler, Sallie Jacqueline Tschantz, Ann Zimmerly, Pamela Berry, Joenita Jordan. Second Row: Linda Sommer, Lois Criblez, Anita Shetler, Carol Herr, Helen Geiger. Fifth Row: Kay Zim- ) Huber, Jana Steiner, Karen Mumma, Patty Stewart, Doris merly, Cathy Lewis, Nancy Houts, Karen Gerber, Nancy Gellert, Pauline Harnisfager, Carolyn May, Karen Hall. Geiger, Donna Basinger, Kathy Basinger, Mary Steiner, Third Row: Sue Crawfis, Janis Gable, Carol Jordan, Carol Vickie Davidson, Patricia Urich, Judith Frankhauser, Susan DeVier, Nancy Ziessler, Betty Stratton, Betty Gaiffe, Ruth Hauenstein, Jane Alspach. Frankhauser, Susan Wiess, Rae Ann DeVier, Rachel De- Student Patrol And National Honor Society STUDENT PATROL This year five seniors and two juniors were chosen by the faculty to serve on the student pa- trol. Several of their duties | were being ushers at pep | meetings and assemblies, directing students during | fire drills. turning lights | on and off between classes, and stressing school safety rules. Mr. Murray, Joyce Traucht. Judith Frankhauser, Timothy Diller, Ralph Reichenbach, Captain. James Burry, Robert Wells, Owen Ziessler, Front Row: Judith Hilty, Secretary; Ann Stauffer, Timothy Diller, Larry Smucker, Robert Wells, Treasurer; Marilyn Murray, Gloria Moser, Ruth Vice-President; Klaus Gellert, President. Frankhauser, Sandra Kimmet. Second Row: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor So- ciety has been active in Bluffton since 1935. Se- lections are based on scholarship, leadership, ser- vice, and character. The four main purposes of the National Honor Society are to create an enthusiasm for superior scholarship, develop trustworthy leader- ship, stimulate a desire to serve others, and develop fine qualities of character. The student senate is the representative organ- ization of our school. Its membership consists of the leaders of all the school organizations and the presi- dents of the upper four classes. The purpose and aim of the student senate is to solve student problems and to make a better school. | This year the senate divided into various com- . mittees such as assembly, lost and found, student be- havior, and concessions, On December 4 the members observed classes at Elida High School and had a joint meeting with the Elida student council. Student Senate Is Symbol Of Democracy Reichenbach, Judith Hilty, Mr. Mayer, Nancy Montgomery, Mary Steiner. Seated: Larry Smucker, David Blank, Sandra Kim- met, Timothy Diller, Gloria Moser, Ruth Frank- hauser, James Burry, Jan Emmert. Standing: Richard Seated: Timothy Diller, Prestdent; Ruth Frankhauser, Secretary; Sandra Kimmet, Treasurer; Gloria Moser, Vice-President. Standing: David Blank, Reporter. It Is Work But Fun, Too Gloria Moser, editor, and Judith Hilty, senior editor, pre- pare a layout mat. Front Row: Keith Baker, Ruth Frankhauser, Gloria Moser, David Little, Jan Emmert. Second Row: Judith Hilty, Helen Geiger, Laura Diller, Mary M. “Will you type this? It’s hot in here. Where's that picture?” This was only part of the conversation that was heard while the yearbook staff was hard at work putting together the 1958 Buccaneer. As other staffs do, we waited until the last minute be- fore we really began to work. During the past summer the editor and as- sistant editor attended a journalism work shop at Ohio University for one week. Here they were taught the fundamentals of printing a top-notch yearbook. However, assembling this 1958 Buccaneer has not been all work. The members of the staff have had much fun and have gained experience that will prepare them for tomorrow. Steiner, Larry Smucker. Third Row: Sara Steiner, Joyce Traucht, Susan Hauenstein, Martha Badert- scher, Louise Herr. Newspaper Serves Various Purposes su The members of the Cutlass staff are con- stantly being asked, “When do we get the Cutlass?” The Cutlass, our school paper, is printed four or five times a year. After a week or two of hard work by the staff, the Cutlass is placed in the hands of the student body. It contains sport and club reviews, personality sketches, special articles, and other current news. The Cutlass is published “to express the un- biased opinion of the student body, to establish high standards of conduct, scholarship, and sports- manship, to encourage greater interest and _parti- pation in all school activities, and to promote stronger co-operation between the students and the administration.” Judith Frankhauser, Assistant Editor; Martha Badertscher, Business Manager; Sandra Kimmet, Editor, prepare articles. Front Row: Elaine Baker, Emily Hochstettler, Rachel Walter Jordan, Louise Herr, Joyce Traucht, Laura Diller, Hilty, Sandra Kimmet, Judith Frankhauser, Betty Stratton, Mary M. Steiner, Joenita Shetler, Pamela Berry. Fourth Ann Stauffer. Second Row: Shirley Miller, Judith Row: John Ebersole, Robbie Miller, Jan Emmert, David Hilty, Barbara Katterheinrich, Sally Steiner, Marjorie Little, Larry Smucker, Ramon Lewis. Bauman, Martha Badertscher, Sallie Jordan. Third Row: Tri-Hi-Y Strives For Christian Ideals Front Row: Lucille Amstutz, Karen Gerber, Sue Crawfis, Louise Herr. Fourth Row: Connie Patterson, Kay Zim- Susan Shisler, Shirley Miller, Bernadine Mullett, Betty merly, Nancy Houts, Cathy Lewis, Patricia Urich, Pamela Stratton, Marilyn Dillman, Carol Bixel, Martha Badertscher. Berry, Rae Ann De Vier, Marjorie Bauman, Sara Steiner, Second Row: Betty Gaiffe, Beverly Benroth, Sandra Diller, Emily Hochstetler, Karen Anderson, Betty Lugibihl. Fifth Helen Geiger, Judith Hilty, Nancy Montgomery, Sharon Row: Nancy Patterson, Nancy Geiger, Jane Alspach, Susan Johnson, Doris Gellert, Karen Hall, Ma rcene Zimmerman. Hauenstein, Judith Frankhauser, Laura Diller, Mary Steiner, Third Row: Ruth Frankhauser, Ann Zimmerly, Carole Lynn Swank, Suann Clauss, Martha Gratz, Barbara Herr, Joenita Shetler, Bonnie Edie, Susan Wiess, Jeannie Katterheinrich, Rachel De Vier. Kibele, Donita Luginbill, Joyce Traucht, Sandra Kimmet, | The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y is “to create, main- tain, and extend, throughout the home, school, and President. Standing: Shirley Miller, Secretary; community high standards of Christian character.” Donita Luginbill, Chaplain; Ruth Frankhauser, Treas- The club is world-wide and is open to all sophomore, | see junior, and senior girls. The Bluffton club had fifty- | four members. | This past summer Judith Hilty and Pamela Berry attended a week of training at Camp Nelson Dodd. Some of the year’s highlights were an induction service at the First Methodist Church, making favors for the hospital, Christmas caroling, Sweetheart Sister party, sending clothing to a needy community in Ken- tucky, and the May breakfast at which time the officers for the coming year were installed. Seated: Pamela Berry, Vice-President; Judith Hilty, Hi-Y Is Reorganized Tm i Front Row: Larry Mumma, Raymon Lewis, Timothy David Little, Keith Baker, Edward Henderson. Third Row: Diller, Robert Logan, Dennis Smith, Jerry Kohli. Second David Hauenstein, Dale Schiffke, Klaus Gellert, Owen Row: Darrell Huber, Douglas Reichenbach, Larry Smucker, Ziessler, Jan Emmert, Terry Marshall. This year the Bluffton Hi-Y Club was reorgan- ized. Some of the activities were an induction service Seated: Klaus Gellert, Vice-President; Larry Smucker, at the Presbyterian Church, Christmas caroling, a President. Standing: Edward Henderson, Treasurer; David Little, Secretary. swimming party, and joint meetings with the Tri-Hi- Y. In November the club had a panel discussion on segregation. Two Bluffton College students also served on this panel. Hi-Y is affiliated with the Y.M.C.A., and it is open to sophomore, junior, and senior boys. The pur- pose is to “create, maintain, and extend,- throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character.” Boys Enjoy Singing Together : ; - | : a i The Boys’ Glee, though not very large in size, made up for it in voice. These vivacious boys proved their fondness of music by the spirited way their voices blended in harmony. One of their favorite selections was “The Roamer.” The Boys’ Glee also participated in the District Music Contest. Klaus Gellert, Vice-President; Larry Smucker, retary-Treasurer; James Burry, President | Front Row: Gerald Tschiegg, Jerry Classen, Klaus Gel- stein, David Little. Third Row: Jan Emmert, Ralph lert, Jerry Kohli, Dennis Smith. Second Row: Douglas Reichenbach, Timothy Diller, James Burry, Larry Smucker. Reichenbach, Michael Diller, Darrell Huber, David Hauen- | Girls’ Glee Has A Successful Year The Girls’ Glee, consisting of thirty-nine mem- bers, sang publicly for the first time at the annual P.T.A. Christmas program. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Coventry Carol” were the selec- tions sung. The group also participated in the District Contest held in Bluffton. Under the capable di- rection of Miss Souder, the Girls’ Glee had a suc- cessful year. Front Row: Gloria Moser, Pauline Harnisfager, Beverly Benroth, Ann Stauffer, Sandra Kimmet, Barbara Katter- heinrich, Carol DeVier, Janet Yoakam, Carolyn May, Melanie Benroth. Second Row: Betty Stratton, Majorie Bauman, Arlene Basinger, Jacqueline Tschantz, Joyce Zim- merman, Susan Wiess, Donita Luginbill, Carol Bixel, Louise Herr. Third Row: Marlene Basinger, Nancy Pat- Ann , Stauffer, Librarian; Louise Herr, Vice-Prest- dent; Ruth Frankhauser, President; Nancy Patter- son, Librarian; Martha Badertscher, Secretary-T reas- urer. terson, Susan Shisler, Carol Herr, Helen Geiger, Judith Hilty, Martha Badertscher, Rachel DeVier, Marjorie Jack- son, Sandra Diller. Fourth Row: Joan Dirmeyer, Betty Luginbihl, Suann Clauss, Judith Frankhauser, Susan Hauenstein, Sallie Jordan, Martha Gratz, Nancy Montgom- ery, Ruth Frankhauser. Chorus Participates In Numerous Programs oa gpaepeememagey mene ean ren Front Row: Pauline MHarnisfager, Ruth Frankhauser, Shetler, James Burry, Jerry Kohli, Larry Smucker, Bonnie Beverly Benroth, Marlene Basinger, Ann Stauffer, Gerald Edie, Helen Geiger, Judith Hilty, Sallie Jordan. Fourth Tschiegg, Carol DeVier, Martha Badertscher, Arlene Bas- Row: Betty Luginbill, Susan Shisler, Ann Zimmerly, | inger, Barbara Katterheinrich, Carolyn May. Second Row: Judith Frankhauser, Timothy Diller, Ralph Reichenbach, | Gloria Moser, Joan Dirmeyer, Carole Herr, Sandra Kim- David Hauenstein, Lynnita Swank, Mary M. Steiner, Vickie met, Dennis Smith, Klaus Gellert, Martha Gratz, Carol Davidson, Laura Diller. Fifth Row: Patricia Urich, | Bixel, Louise Herr, Betty Stratton. Third Row: Marjorie Suann Clauss, Jerry Classen, David Little, Darrell Huber, Bauman, Nancy Montgomery, Nancy Patterson, Joenita Jan Emmert, Susan Hauenstein, Susan Wiess. Practice makes perfect. The mixed chorus participated in numerous musical programs which called for co-operation and hard work from everyone. Among their many activities was taking part in.assembly pro- grams. A few members of the chorus also sang in the District Festival held in Elida, which, to- | gether with other choruses, provided an enter- | taining program. At the P.T.A. Christmas program, the mixed chorus sang the traditional “Twas the Night Be- fore Christmas.” They rounded out the school season by presenting a concert in the spring. Majorettes And B Leading the band through its half-time performances at foot- ball games, the majorettes added much to the exciting football atmosphere. These six girls spent many long hours drilling with the band before a perfor- mance and deserve much recog- nition for their fine showings. Front Row: Nancy Houts. Second Row: Cathy Lewis, Sue Crawfis, Bonnie Edie. Third Row: Karen Mumma, Karen Mericle. Front Row: Delores Shumaker, Judy Chidester, Connie Habegger, Coletta Lora, Thomas Brauen, David Yoder, Linda Baber, James Purcell. Second Row: Laura Yoder, Thomas Criblez, Diana Hilty, Linda Steinman, Susan Wiess, Miss Souder, Larry Zimmerly, Richard Bucher. | | | Organized to prepare begin- | ning students for further high | school music activities, the B - band has been of help to many students this year. Much valu- able experience has been gained by participating in this musical organization. Band Raises School Morale Front Row: Karen Anderson, Joyce Schmutz, Marylin stettler, Jerry Classen, Keith Baker, Gerald Tschiegg, Linda Sommer. Third Row: Dillman, Connie Habegger, Judy Chidester, Melanie Ben- roth, Sharon Reichenbach, Sandra Diller, Thomas Brauen, Gary Althaus, Carol Schmidt. Second Row: Laura Diller, Coletta Lora, Carol Bixel, Mary Smucker, Ann Stauffer, Carol DeVier, Dan Luginbuhl, Linda Baber, Emily Hoch- Diana Hilty, Sandie Edie, Jana Steiner, Sally Schaaf, Sallie Jordan, Susan Wiess, Scott Edwards, Suann Clauss, Larry Jennings, William Steiner, Larry Zimmerly, Joenita Shetler, Nancy Balmer, Thomas Criblez. Gerald. Tschiegg. Vice-President; Sallie Jordan, President; Joyce Schmutz, Secretary-Treasurer. During the football season the band rehearsed three times a week and performed at a few of the | high school football games. They also helped raise the school morale by playing at a number of pep meetings. The band, along with Bluffton’s home- | coming queen, was invited to participate in the | Halloween Parade held in Findlay, Ohio. ) After the football season the band worked.on various concert numbers; some of these were later played at the District Contest held in Bluffton. Orchestra Participates In Contests Front Row: Judith Hilty, Nancy Patterson, Joenita Shetler, Emily Hochstettler, Gerald Tschiegg, Laura Diller. Third Ann Stauffer, Mary Smucker, Jean Stauffer, Rachel Hilty, Row: Mary Steiner, Sallie Jordan, Susan Wiess, Suann Connie Patterson. Second Row: Joan Emmert, Beverly Clauss, Larry Jennings. Benroth, Karen Anderson, Joyce Schmutz, Sandra Diller, | Judith Hilty, Secretary-Treasurer; Emi'y Hochstet- tler, President; Ann Stauffer, Vice-President. The orchestra was re-organized this year and participated in the District Festival held in Elida | and the District Contest at Bluffton. The group | provided the accompaniment for the group sing- | ing of Christmas carols at the P.T.A. Christmas | program. A few members of the orchestra were chosen to represent our school in the state orchestra. Cheerleaders Support The Team In all kinds of weather, during both the football and basketball season, the varsity cheerleaders were ready to lead the student body in cheers. When school morale seemed a little low, pep meetings were planned by them to raise the school spirit. Patricia Urich, Ann Zimmerly, Pamela Berry, Ruth Frank- hauser. With their loyal support of the reserve team the reserve cheerleaders led the stu- dents in many cheers during the basketball season. They boosted the team with their untiring efforts through all the games. Sandra Edie, Marlene Basinger, Arlene Basinger, Nancy Ziessler. What happened? Slightly discouraged fans look on as Ada upsets the Energetic cheerleaders lead team on in tournament game. basketball team. - This year the defending Northwest Conference champions, the Bluffton Pirates, under their new head coach, Frank Os- borne, posted a 2 league record and a 8-3 overall mark. The Pirates’ smooth clicking offense racked up an impresive 292 points and topped the area in total team scoring. Halfback Bob Logan led the area in individual scoring with 126 points. Halfback Ramon Lewis placed second in the area by garnering 88. Lewis also tied for area extra point honors with 22. Despite a third place league finish, because of two close defeats, the Pirates played a lot of fine football, especially in walloping tough Delta, Spencerville, and Delphos Jefferson. Quarterback Tim Diller did a fine job of pulling the team out of a tight spot time and again with his sharp passing. Shifty, hard-running Gordon Mathewson, speedy Bob Logan, and big Ramon Lewis rounded out this exvlosive backfield. Much credit must also go to the fine Pirate line. Jim Burry, Dennis Smith, Owen Ziessler, Jerry Kohli, and Larry Smucker composed a rugged blocking interior line, while ends Ralph Reichenbach and Lynn Schiffke, did a bang-up job both blocking and catching passes. Defensive specialists who did a creditable job were Mike Diller, Waldo Greiner, and George Burkholder. Bluffton 12, Vanlue 0—Bluffton’s offense worked smoothly as rugged Gordon Mathewson scored from the 21 and 10 yard lines. Bluffton 12, Lafayette 0 — In their league opener the Pirates used a strong running attack paced by Lewis, Mathewson, and Logan. Logan counted two TD’s on jaunts of 70 and 4 yards. Bluffton 13, Ada 6 — Tim Diller directed the Bluffton attack beautifully as he passed to Logan for one TD and sent Mathew- son around end for another. Diller completed five out of nine passes for 110 yards. Bluffton 14, Elida 19 — Lewis tallied two TD’s and converted twice, but it wasn’t enough to stave off Elida’s last-peroid two- touchdown thrust. Pirates Terminate Successful Season Bluffton 33, Pandora-Gilhoa 7 — In our homecoming game the Pirates gave the fans and Queen Shirley a lot to cheer about as they overran the archrival Rockets. Logan scored four times — one time on an electrifying 91 yard run with Burry throwing a timely block. Henderson also scored. Ziessler and Mike Diller stood out on defense. Bluffton 20, Delphos-Jefferson 0 — Bluffton won handily be- hind Mathewson’s two TD's, one tally by Lewis, and a stiff defense led by Burkholder. Bluffton 58, Waynestield 14 — The Pirates completely out- classed the weak Waynesfield eleven. Logan tallied four times; Lewis and Niswander each scored twice, and Mathewson once. Lewis's four conversions completed the scoring. Bluffton 19. Delta 7 — Diller passed to Lewis and Logan for scores, and Logan™ran for another in the first half. A rugged Pirate defense spearheaded by Kohli and Smucker held the Panthers in check during the second half. Bluttton 13. Columbus Grove 14 —- Lewis tallied twice, but a fired-up Grove squad edged out the Pirates. Lewis’s scores came on a 3 yard run and a pass from Diller. Bluffton 19, Wabakoneta 46 — Placued by illness and iniury, Bluffton was given its worst beating of the season. Mathewson, Lewis and Logan each scored once. Smith was a Pirate defensive stalwart. Led by strong-armed Tim Diller, the Pirates amassed 163 yards through the air. Bluffton 54, Spencerville 13 — In this rough-and-tumble con- test, Logan, Lewis and Schiffke each scored two times. Hender- son and Mathewson added one apiece, and Lewis kicked 6 extra points to round out the Buc scoring. Reichenbach played brilliantly on defense. Bluffton 37, Forst 13 — Bob Logan crossed the goal line a fan- tastic five times as the Pirates ended the season victoriously. Kohli contributed his usual fine play as did seniors Diller, Reichenbach, Burry, and Schiffke. Go, Gordie, Go! Front Row; Jerry Hilty, Manager; John Koontz, Jerry Kohli, Robert Logan, Lynn Schiffke, Ralph Reichenbach, James Burry, Edward Henderson, Timothy Diller, Edward Niswandet, Norman Hochstettler. Second Row: Larry Mumma, Manager; James Jordan, Tames Luginbuhl, Roger Edwards, Terry Marshall, Ramon Lewis Randolph Steiner, Slaughter ’em boys! Conner Stewart, Douglas Reichenbach, Larry Smucker, Robert Kimmet, Charles Baber, Morgan Davies. Third Row: Kenneth Logan, Owen Ziessler, Ronald Habegger, George Burkholder, Michael Diller, Gordon Mathewson, Dennis Smith, Dale Schiffke, Donald Zimmerman. All the way down, Bob! Senior Stars Bottom Row: Edward Henderson, Jerry Kohli, Robert Row: Lynn Schiffke, Roger Edwards, Ralph Reichenbach. Logan. Second Row: James Burry. Timothy Diller. Third Missing: Waldo Greiner. 57 Varsity Team, Coaches, And Managers : 1 Ff George Burkholder, David Little, James Burry, Larry Smucker, Ramon Lewis, Timothy Diller, Ralph Reichenbach, Larry Mumma, Jerry Kohli, Robert Logan. Frank Osborne, Reserve Ccach; James Berry, Junior High and Freshman Coach; Joe Harris, Varsity Coach. Jerry Hilty and Dennis Smith, Managers. | } | | == Jumping off to a good start in their first game of the season, the Pirates defeated Spencerville handily 61-44. Ray Lewis was high with 20 points. Tim Diller with 20 points and Ray Lewis with 15 led Bluffton to a 56-41 victory over a good Hardin- Northern team. Bluffton took the measure of class AA Shawnee 55-44. The Pirates displayed fine rebounding, ball handling, and teamwork. After being 17 points behind in the first half, Bluff- ton’s battling Pirates came back in the second stanza to take a 73-69 win over highly regarded Elida. Diller connected for 24 and Lewis and Logan tallied 20 each. A tight Pirate defense which shackled Beaverdam was the deciding factor in the 48-30 Bluffton win. Lewis and Diller again led offensively with 14 and 15 re- spectively. Bluffton’s second half rally was too much for Delphos- Jefferson. Lewis counted 27 in the Buc’s 64-47 win. In the first game of the Holidzy Tournaments at Bluffton College, the Pirates nipped the Columbus Grove Bulldogs 45-38. Lewis pumped in 23 points. In the championship of the Tourney, Bluffton de- feated Pandora-Gilboa 65-38. Junior, Ray Lewis, sparked the champs with 22. Taking a big step toward the NWC championship, the Pirates handed Gomer a 82-64 setback. Big center, Tim Diller, played a brilliant game in every department. He tallied 29. Ralph Reichenbach hit 20. After nine straight victories, Bluffton tasted defeat at the hands of a hot Ada squad. The margin was 53-50. Diller’s 17 and Lewis’s 16 paced the losers. Pandora-Gilboa was outclassed by the Cutlassmen 68-44. Lewis hooped 25. The Pirate crew routed Lafayette as every member “Got that ball; now let’s go!” Season Ends With 15-3 Record of the varsity scored but one. Reichenbach led the Buc attack with 16. Bath proved an easy conquest as the two Pirate big men, Diller and Lewis, tallied 28 and 20. The final score — 77 to 64. In the game which decided the Northwest Confer- ence championship, Bluffton thwarted Harrod 61-51. The defensive wizardry of Ralph Reichenbach and the 22 point performances by Lewis and Diller were the winning factors. The second meeting with Columbus Grove proved to be a much easier victory for the Bucs. Lewis had 29, Diller 15, and Reichenbach 14 in the 86-49 romp. A 30 ‘point last period made possible a 77-57 Pirate victory over the Bluffton Alvmni. Lewis scored 31 and Reichenbach 18 while Jim Berry led the old grads with 11. To the surprise of everyone, Bluffton was upset by Cory-Rawson 53-52. The Pirate attack seemed to col- lapse, and C-R took advantage of every miscue. In the Non-County tournament Bluffton drew Ada, one of the two teams to beat the Pirates in regular sea- son play. In tournament play at Founders Hall Ada again was the better team. Pulling off rebounds and scoring from every spot on the floor, Ada led the entire game and won 59-39. Lewis had 11 for Bluffton. Seniors who played their last game for the Red and White were Diller, Burry, Logan, Kohli, and Reichenbach. Although the season ended rather disappointingly, Bluffton did have a very fine team. The Pirates had a 15-3 season record, won the Holiday Tournament, and were Northwest Conference champs. Praise and con- gratulations are due to the entire squad and Coach Harris who so ably led the Pirates to a successful year. S ink that ball, Ralph! eet Reserves Experience Exciting Games Kneeling: David Bash, Kenneth Logan, James Swank. Standing: Dale Schiffke, Jan Emmert, Michael Diller, Charles Baber, Darrell Huber, John Ebersole, Don Deerhake. Bluffton’s reserve squad started its season with a hard-fought 43-34 victory over Spencerville. Larry Smucker and Dave Little led the Pirate attack with 12 and 10 respectively. The reserves went down to defeat at the hands of Hardin-Northern 48-31. Smucker paced the losers with ik The Jay-Vee Pirates held Shawnee on even terms during the first half, but a second half Indian rally out- distanced the Pirates. Smucker hit 15. Elida measured the Bluffton reserves 34-31 in a tight, closely played contest. Bluffton’s reserves were smothered by Beaverdam 48 -30. Buck Schiffke led the Pirates with 9. Getting back in the win column, the reserves took a close decision at Delphos-Jefferson 27 -22. led the offense with 9. Nothing seemed to go right for Bluffton as Gomer walloped the Pirate reserves 52-24. Deerhake collected 6 points. Ada took advantage of Bluffton’s cold second half and nabbed a 52-21 triumph. Deerhake hooped 8 in the losing cause. Mumma 60 It was the old story of “close but not quite” as the Pirates were edged out 26-25 by Pandora-Gilboa. The reserves lost a heartbreaker to Lafayette 32-29. Schiffke accounted for 12 in the last-minute defeat. Bluffton grabbed its 3rd victory from Bath 51 - 43. The reserves’ potent scoring attack was led by Mumma and Schiffke who each hit 14. Diller chimed in with 10. Harrod’s reserves completely outclassed the Junior Pirates. Schiffke scored 7 in the 52 - 33 loss. Grove thwarted the Mumma hooped 9 points for the Bucs. Closing out the year, the Pirate reserves suffered a 43-29 beating from Cory-Rawson. Ken Logan, hitting 11, was high point for the Cutlassmen. posted a 3 - 11 season’s record. Columbus reserves 48 - 36. The reserves Thus, the Bluffton Pirate reserves ended a season in which all the players received valuable game ex-- perience, an important factor in building winning teams for the future. 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For top quality poultry and service with a smile, A stop at AMSTUTZ HATCHERY will be worth your while. AMSTUTZ HATCHERY | Bluffton, Ohio James Luginbuhl, Mr. Reichenbach, George Burk- holder. It really pays to spend your day shopping at STAGER’S GROCERY Bluffton, Ohio Dick Stager, James Swank, Jerry Hilty April showers bring May flowers from HERR GARDENS Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Herr, Jan Emmert. For quick courteous service come to the MASTER FEED MILL Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Basinger, Steve Basinger, Charles Neuenschwander It’s easy to economize when you get your merchandize at | COMMUNITY MARKET Bluffton, Ohio Bonnie Edie, Rodney Stratton, Betty Gaiffe, Mr. Ream When you see Murray he is always in a hurry, rolling along with Sohio. | MURRAY TRIPLEHORN Your Sohio Distributor Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Murray, Jerry Kohli, Conner Stewart Building a home? Why not get your stone at BLUFFTON STONE CO. Bluffton, Ohio Klaus Gellert. You'll be so happy you'll want to sing when you wear your class ring from HERFF - JONES CO. Bluffton, Ohio | | Charles Baber, James Jordan. | You'll enjoy that modern look, when you get the best in the book at CLARK BUICK Bluffton, Ohio Mrs. Clark, Ralph Reichenbach, Darrell Huber. a — — . ys President L. L. Ramseyer, James Burry, Judith Hilty. “Ye Shall Know the Truth and The Truth Shall Make You Free” BLUFFTON COLLEG Bluffton, Ohio 91 There’s no mobility like Oldsmobility JIM SOMMER MOTOR SALE Pandora, Ohio Timothy Diller, James Burry, Mr. Sommer. | PAUL DILLER FUNERAL HOME Bluffton, Ohio f3 EASY TG MAKE CANDIED PRUNT GRAHAM CRACKS WALNUTS - PETiarcecee MILK BET RECHD HERE ! For prices that are really low, URICH’S is the place to go. URICH’S IGA MARKET Bluffton, Ohio Douglas Reichenbach, Owen Ziessler, Ramon Lewis. Spring Activities Complete Our Journey “Onions In the Stew’ “Now — doesn’t he look funny!” John Stephens, Marjorie Bauman, Judith Hilty. Make-up artist Kohli gives “Old Buddy” a beard. Jerry Kohli, Ralph Reichenbach, Lynn Schiffke. “But this isn’t just an ordinary sailor — this is Grover.”! Marilvn Murray, Waldo Greiner, Ralph Reichen- bach, Judith Hilty. “Didn’t I tell you she was beautiful, with large, purple eyes?” John Stephens, Marjorie Bauman, Rachel DeVier, Marilyn Murray, Timothy Diller, Ralph Reichenbach, Jerry Kohli, Judith Hilty. We always could eat better with our fingers. Michael Diller, Jan Emmert, Dale Schiffke, Carol Bixel, Sue Ann Clauss, Sandra Diller, Robert Kimmet. Dig those Bermudas! Ronald Habegger, Norman Hochstettler, Pamela Berry, Carole Herr, John Ebersole, Darrell Huber, David Bash. Vacation-bound seniors await early morning train. Front Row; Gerald Weaver, Thomas Brauen, Robert Badertscher, Roger Benroth. Second Row: Keith Klingler, Larry Marshall, Steve Sutermeister, James Edie, Ray Ruggley, Larry Moser. Senior High Track Scores Lima Jaycees 67, Columbus Grove 42, Bluffton 39 Columbus Grove 61, Bluffton 48 Bluffton 58, Spencerville 43, St. Marys 39 Northwest Conference meet 2nd place Bluffton 5814, Pandora Gilboa 35, North Baltimore 3414, Leipsic 12 Shawnee 79, Bluffton 39 Bluffton 78, Lima Catholic 37 Bluffton 5914, Ada 4914 Bluffton placed 6th in the district meet at Bowling Green. Jerry Kohli in the high jump, Bob Logan in the 100 yd. dash, Ramon Lewis in the 220 yd. dash, and the 880 yd. relay team all were qualifiers for the state track finals. Bluffton’s 880 yd. relay placed fifth in the state. 100 Bluffton Findlay Bluffton Ottawa Bluffton Defiance Bluffton Ottawa Bluffton Defiance Bluffton Carey Front Row: Dale Schiffke, Jan Emmert, Larry Smucker. Second Row: Timothy Diller, James Burry, David Little, Ralph Reichenbach. Baseball Team Front Row: Donald Deerhake, Charles Neuenschwander, Kenneth Logan, Eddie Kohli, David Bash. Second Row: Owen Ziessler, Robert Logan, Ramon Lewis, Larry Mumma, Michael Diller, George Burkholder. Bluffton Shawnee Bluffton Wapakoneta St. Joseph 9 Bluffton Columbus Grove 12 Bluffton Cory-Rawson Bluffton 13 Pandora-Gilboa Junior girls work hard preparing crepe paper for the ceiling. Now to add the finishing touches! Juniors, Seniors, and Faculty Enjoy The decorations are completed and everyone enjoys their This bridge has to look real, fellows. meal. A tasty dinner is served by Oriental-dressed sophomores. out for punch! a Night in an “Oriental Garden” Ralph Reichenbach and Marilyn Murray reign as prom king and queen. Dance music is provided by the “Flat Tops.” ares $.,) + oy { Bi it eh Shana meet a $ “ AN ean =. 7 ea 20) 4 ia : PNG Gained eecialageie oT Scorers Wiliam ei ae ae me kb belait ona a: rine ae Nye Commencement Climaxes School Year The top four honor students of the senior class are Timothy Diller, Gloria Moser, Ann Stauffer, and Robert Wells. 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A.°3::Tei-Hi-Y 2: 4, 4: Cut lass Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Buccaneer Staff 4: Scholar- ship Test 1, 3; Class Vice-President 4. BADERTSCHER, RICHARD Class Play 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Treasurer 3; Track 3. BAUMAN, MARJORIE Class Play 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; G. A. A. 2; Tri-Hi- Y 2, 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 4. BURRY, JAMES Class Play 3; Operetta 1; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres- ident 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Varsity B 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Cutlass Staff 2, 3; Buccaneer Staff 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Tennis 1; Student Patrol 4; Student Senate 4; Class Secretary 2. DEIFENDEIFER, BEVERLY G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 3; Girls’ Glee Glub 1: Fo HA; 1. DEVIER, RACHEL Operetta 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; F.H.A. 1,°2, 4, Reporter 2; GA: A] 4= Tri-Hi-Y ©2,-3, 4, DEVIER, RAE ANN Operetta 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; G.A.A. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 25 3. DILLER, TIMOTHY Class Play 3; Operetta 1; Solo and Ensemble Contest 2; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Varsity B 2, 3, 4, President 4; Cutlass Staff 3; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Tennis 1; Student Patrol 3, 4; Student Senate 4, President 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class President 4. EDINGER, JERRY Varsity B 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3; Football Manager 1, 2. EDWARDS, ROGER Class Play 3; Varsity B 1, 2, 3, 4; Buccaneer Staff 2, 3: Foot- ball 4; Basketball 2, 3; Student Senate 3, Treasurer 3; Class President 3. GELLERT, KLAUS Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Hi-Y 4, Vice-President 4. GRATZ, MARTHA Girls’ Glee Clulb 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; G.’A. A. 4; Tri- Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 1, 3. GREINER, WALDO Varsity B 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 2; 94 Index HARNISFAGER, PAULINE La Fayette Girls’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1; G. A. A. 1; Pep Club 1. West Carrollton Girls’ Glee Club 2; G. A.A. 2; Y Teens 2; West Carrollton Pirateens 2; Commerce Club 2; Scholarship Test 2. Bluffton Class Play 3; Prince of Peace Declamation Contest 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; G. A. A. 4. - HARTMAN, JOHN Class Play 3; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2; Varsity B 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. HENDERSON, EDWARD Varsity B 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4, Treasurer 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. HERR, LOUISE Operetta 1; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ En- semble 3, 4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Tri- Hi-Y 4; Cutlass Staff 4; Buccaneer Staff 4. HILTY.-(UDITH Class Play 3; Prince of Peace Declamation Contest 3, 4, Local Winner 4; Operetta 1; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3, 4; String Ensemble 3; District III Orchestra 2, 3; Regional Orchestra 2, 3; String Orchestra “Festival 2; F.H.A.-12,G; A. AQ2 Tt- Hey 2a), Vice-President 3, President 4; Cutlass Staff 3, 4; Buccaneer Staff 3, 4; Scholarship Test 3; Student Senate 4; Class Secretary 3; Reserve Cheerleader 1. IRWIN, BEVERLY Class Play 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Orch- estia wie eo GeACA el eae Ag KATTERHEINRICH, BARBARA Wapakoneta Band 2; G:A.A. 1, 2; Senior Y Teens 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2; Class Service Director 2. Bluffton Class Play 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4, President 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 3, 4; Student Senate 3; Student Handbook Editor 4 KIMMET, SANDRA Operetta 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3, 4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Student Senate 4, Treasurer 4; Class Vice-President 205): KOHLI, JERRY Class Play 3; Operetta 1; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Choms °2;95,-4 Vatsity Bele) 2,.9.4 ) Cutlass Staffers: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. LOGAN, ROBERT Salem Basketball 1; Baseball 1. . Lima Senior Football 2; Track 2. Bluffton Class Play 3; Varsity B 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4. er Senior MAY, CAROLYN Operetta 1; Prince of Peace Declamation Contest 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; F.H.A. 1; G. A. A. 4, Intramural Manager 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. MILLER, SHIRLEY Lima G. A. A. 1; Teens 1. Bluffton Class Play 3; F. F. A. Sweetheart Queen 3; F.H. A. 3, 4, Secre- tary-Treasurer 3, Song Leader 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Secretary 4; Cutlass Staff 4; Class Secretary 4; Homecoming Queen 4. MONTGOMERY, NANCY Operetta 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 3; Girls’ Glee Glubelers. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, District President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 4. MOSER, GLORIA Operetta 1; Band 1, 2; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3, 4; Solo and Ensemble Contest 4; F.H. A. 1, 2; Buccaneer Staff 3, 4; Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Scholarship Test 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Senate 4, Vice-President 4. MURRAY, MARILYN Ada Class Play 3; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1, 2, 3; Mixed Cho- rus 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3; G.A.A. 1; 2; Y Teens 2, 3; Music Chairman 3. REICHENBACH, RALPH Class Play 3; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Varsity B 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Student Patrol 3, 4, Captain 4; Student Senate 2; Class Vice-President 1; President 2; Boys’ State Delegate 3. Index SCHIFFKE, LYNN Varsity B 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 1:. Scholarship Test 1, 2, 3; Class President 1. STAUFFER, ANN Operetta 1; Solo and Ensemble Contest 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, Vice-President 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3, 4; Woodwind Ensemble 2, 3, 4; District III Orchestra 2, 3; Regional Orchestra 3; State Orchestra 3; G. A. A. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Cutlass Staff 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4. STEINER, SARA Class Play 3; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 3, 4; Buccaneer Staff 4; Girls’ State Delegate 3. STEPHENS, JOHN Beaverdam Class Play 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2; Class President 1, Vice-President 2, Secretary 3. Bluffton Basketball 4. TRAUCHT, JOYCE Class Play 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3; F. H. A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Cutlass Staff 4; Buccaneer Staff 3, 4; Stu- dent Patrol 4. WELLS, ROBERT Beaverdam Class Play 3; Beaver Echoes Staff 3; National Honor Society 3: Bluffton Student Patrol 4. WIESS, SUSAN Operetta 1; Solo and Mixed Ensemble Contest 4; Band 4; Orchestra 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. 95 a if : Wa yy : , ) d 4 | Vv - A I | ow LY | if fh y pe ve | iA oe jv ae Crwurn4, BA ' ry J Av : 2 af? €f. Ned ALN Ne | Pie y pst 5; St j omen fi (i a tf fy Ole o y ui i Wasa y , |i | A I av e aes! 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