Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1962 volume:

ss . fet a 4 re | ie 3 . t + : Burnett edited by Whit ore wrcwe. BY A Vary Lempert 1962 BUCCANEER Published by Buccaneer Staff Elizabeth ni ior ci Bluffton High School Bluffton, Ohio Sandra Edie fJbusiness manager PA US SOG heen ee ee SS re Mr. Kirkendall Mr. Geiger SPOTTER OG eh a) Sie eee Scott Edwards Student Photographers .------- _.___ Tom Edwards Jan Benroth UP Ay te Don. 5 Vie ee ang ew tok ee Linda Bucher Rae Ann Johnson Elaine Baker, assistant editor Assistant Business Manager See eC ery Marin Foreword We, the 1962 Buccaneer staff of Bluffton High School, wish to thank all who helped make this book possible. As you look through these pages, we hope that you will recall many pleasant memories of the 1961-62 school year. This is only a brief glimpse of our school, but we hope each one of you will find something of interest to you. We wish to dedicate this book especially to the seniors who have made a lasting contribution to Bluffton High School. We challenge the rest of you to keep the traditional high standards of B.H.S. so that you may look back at your years spent here with satisfaction. Look through this book for enjoyment. But remember, the signs of the times point forward. The Editor CRE RAE ONE i S eo, a sl, GR Re Contents Proceed With Caution Page Scno olelittes tuck: or eee 8 Faculty and Students... 16 ANTAWAIICS a oe ee 46 GOVINO asker. ess) en fe 78 Supplement......... A trellis of flowers set the arch for the Homecoming Seniors work hard at practice to make the class play a Dance to the theme “The Queen’s Garden”. success. Careful now students, don’t fall! Don’t let him get you, Ray! These girls do a very good job on the bulletin board all year. Former editor of the Buccaneer, Ruth Frankhauser, was crowned queen of Bluffton’s Centennial cele- brations August 17, 1961. Watch out boy, don’t hit anybody with that stick. Seniors have a football games. Cheerleaders lead a chant at a football game. Cheerleaders introduce football players at pep meeting. Buccaneer staff toils many hours to complete the school annual. Sophomore girls provide music at many school functions. Members are: Norma Bucher, Jane Montgom- ery, Miriam Augsburger, Dolores Luginbuhl, Jean Purves, Gayle Ger- ber, Sally Emmert, Jane Herr, and Karen Schmidt. What does it say Genie? Queen and court dance the traditional first dance. The band provided much enjoyable entertainment at halftimes this football season. Here is the Eiffel Tower formed by the band at the Homecoming game. six years, completes a very successful career. Throughout these six years they have sung in contests, for clubs, in churches, and at. many other activities. The girls are Paula Greding, Elizabeth Raid, Nancy Balmer, Jean Stauf- fer, Nancy Swank, and Joan Emmert. At the Lafayette game Bluffton really went to town. Gene The senior ensemble, which has been singing together for Mathewson jets down the field in a spectacular run. The library reading room is quieter than the study hall. Many times students are found studying or reading the latest newspapers here. Majorettes Karen Mericle and Joyce Eikenbary practice in the bottom, while the band is working in the band-hall. 7 School Life The different departments contribute much to ments. Newer teachers gain experience through each student. Here a student may study more thor- doing. Examples demonstrated by teachers set a | oughly his field of interest. Competent teachers pattern for the students’ learning. guide students as they search for knowledge. A wide As a sign of their maturity, students have variety of subjects allows students to become ac- learned to co-operate with and respect teachers. The quainted in many different fields. relationship between teachers and students is one of Many teachers have dedicated the greater share genuine interest and concern for each other. of their lives to strengthen and develop their depart- sagt: 4 4 ‘ i i ‘ i ; 4 ‘i 2igF (§678910 1213141516171 1920 2122200244 2627282930 Gym classes develop co-ordination. Mr. Osborne shows to students a well arranged health notebook. | Math Teaches Us To Think Mr. Harris explained algebra problem. DE BELLS canes Latin students learn of the conquests of Caesar. : Ae French class looks on as Mr. Steiner locates position of French cities. Juniors recognize clauses in advanced English classes. Seventh grade students learn sentence structure by diagraming. A chemistry class is being shown how to work an experiment in lab by Mr. Geiger. Mr. Kirkendall explains a scientific principle or problem to curious general science student. This class is a basis for all advanced science courses. History Tells Us Of Other Times, Other Places | | i a Se” American history is a junior required course. Here, under Miss Slusser, juniors learn the history of our country. 7° ow Miss Patton demonstrates how to press material correctly. Home economics teaches girls the fundamentals of sewing. Mr. Overmyer explains Dairy production to Vo-Ag boys. Typing is a course | much in demand | by many people. It will be useful in whatever the stu- dents do. i Student teachers learn while teaching commercial courses. These classes prepare students for their chosen vocations in secretarial work. Industrial Art Reveals Talent Mechanical drawing classes work hard on their projects. In shop boys learn how to handle, make, and use machin- 14 ery. Here is a go-kart that was made by the students and Mr. Wrightsman. Art Creates and Stimulates Originality planning architectural Art Students layouts. Explanation of abstract “Still Life’ by John Soldan. Vocal and Instrumental Music Develop The Band practices many long hours to make the Girls’ glee spends many long hours singing to learn half-time shows for football a success. Christmas music. Faculty and Students Without this section of the school, Bluffton High could not exist. If either were missing, there would be nothing. Bluffton High School is built around the faculty and the students. As the two work together, there is the whole world to be gained. Apart, each is worth nothing. As the parts of a machine work together, so do the faculty and student, united, form a perfect machine for learning. Here at Bluffton we are privileged to have a faculty of the highest quality. In every way, scholar- ship, music, and athletics, the leadership is in the most capable hands. Likewise, the students are also above average. Co-operation with each other, in learning and teaching, is found at Bluffton, where the leaders of tomorrow are being instructed by the leaders of today. rd sae 2 ae pet Board of Ed : sc died ep lk aroma Pi ea Soiesnadiovadilieabianiiens epic LAA AA ANA ae ia elon ohespsl debit eilesiaiio) ser siniitonesaptesmanmm main oPeniint EA Mi ania aniseed itso 2 x — 7 SAX gee hi 4 ROW ONE: Dr. Howard Shelly, Dr. B. W. Travis, Mr. A. B. Murray, Mr. Woodrow Little. ROW TWO: Mr. Paul W. Stauffer, Mr. Wade Huber, Mr. H. Kenneth Luginbuhl. The Board of Education is the principle governing body of the Bluffton school system. Consisting of seven members, the Board handles financial problems, hires teachers, provides for school maintenance, buys school equipment and buses, and takes some disciplinary action. Most students don’t realize all that the Board does for them and the school. Late hours at meetings, argu- ments, dissatisfied parents, budgets—all must be put up with by the Board members. The Board of Education is probably the least appreciated group in the school, but without it Bluffton High would soon collapse. a ee Mrs. Melvena Lewis, Office Secretary. 18 ROY E. SCHMUNK Principal BS. Findlay College M.A. Bowling Green State University Advisor of Student Senate Seventh Grade Science AARON B. MURRAY Superintendent B.A. Bluffton College M.A. Ohio State Advisor of Student Patrol FLORENCE R. DUFFIELD OCIE ANDERSON Shorthand, Office Practice, B.S. Bowling Green State University Typewriting 1 and 2, Bookkeeping, VA. z. oo 2 put GO Rs WILFORD O. GEIGER B.S. Waynesburg College Advisor of Senior Class, Cutlass. | AB. Bluffton College B.S. in L.S. Western Reserve School of Library Science e Library Science, Advisor of the Sf? fytince Library Club. f4- ee JOHN C. HANNAN A.B. Marshall College American Government, 8th Math, General Math, Advisor of Hi-Y. M.A. Ohio State University : Chemistry, Biology, Driver Education, Advisor of Buccaneer, Visual Education. JOE L. HARRIS B.S. Miami University M.S. Indiana University Math 7, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry and Solid Geometry, Advisor of Senior Class, Head Coach of Basketball and Baseball. MILDRED R. KEEL B.S. in Education, M.A. Ohio State University WILBUR HOWE Latin 1 and 2, English 7, DICK RAY KIRKENDALL A.B. Bluffton College English 9, B.S.. in Education M.A. Ohio State University Advisor of Tri-Hi-Y. Defiance College English, Sociology, Speech, M.S. in Education Economics, Civics, Bowling Green State University Advisor of Freshman Class. Physics, Algebra 1, General Science Advisor of Buccaneer. FRANK OSBORNE DONALD L. OVERMYER B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University B.S. in Agriculture Ohio State University Social Studies, Health and Vocational Agriculture, Physical Education 8th Science, Advisor of 9th Grade, Advisor of F.F.A., Sophomore Class. Head Football Coach and Track Coach. MRS. KATHERYNE PATTERSON A.B. Bluffton College Vocal Music, 7th Grade. MISS JO SOUDER B.S. Music Education College Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati Music, Vocal and Instrumental. JANET L. PATTON B.S. in Education and Extension Ohio State University Home Economics, Advisor of F.H.A., Sophomore Class. THERESA F. SLUSSER A.B. Bluffton College M.A. Bowling Green State University World History, American History, Social Science 7, Advisor of Junior Class, F.T.A. RICHARD L. STEINER B.S. Taylor University S.T.B. Biblical Seminary English, French, Advisor of Cutlass. EMIL R. WHITE B.S. in Education Ohio State University Ast HTSMAN THEOLA SUTERMEISTER Art Advisor for Cutlass Buccaneer ROLAND L. WRIGHTS i i i B.S. in Education a Sta re aaa Bowling Green State University Girls Physical Education ¥ Eee yee G.A.A. Cheerlead echa Junior ‘Class si Advisor of Stage Crews Bluffton teachers and Board of Education members and their wives enjoy a Christmas banquet at the Mennonite Church. 23 P.T.A. The Bluffton Parent-Teachers As- sociation strives for understanding and co-operation between the parents of school children and the Bluffton teachers, thus bringing about a better unity of school and home. Following this year’s theme, Progress Through Awareness, most of the meetings pre- sented special problems of youngsters to the organization and the answers were discussed. The PTA Christmas program, which is always enjoyed by the entire town, and a scholarship given to a deserving | senior are just two examples of the } wonderful work done in Bluffton by | the PTA. Mr. Joe Cremean, Treasurer; Mr. Robert Ewing, N ominating Committee; Mr. Roy Schmunk, Principal; Mrs. Harvey Bauman, Room Mothers; Dr. Luther Shetler, Ways and Means Committee; Mrs. Wayne Amstutz, Secretary; Mr. Dale Reichenbach, Vice-President; Mr. and Mrs. Arden Baker, Publications Com- mittee; Mrs. Ropp Triplett, President. President Clarence Kooker presides over a BEA meeting held in the Home Ec. department. Other officers are Evelyn Steiner, Vice-President; Betty Hamilton, Secretary-Treasurer; Janet Patton, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer. B.E.A. The Bluffton Education Association is a group consisting of all the teach- ers in the Bluffton Public Schools. The BEA is closely associated with the OEA and the NEA. The main pur- pose of the BEA is to encourage mem- bership in these organizations. It pro- vides aids for improved classroom in- struction and helps the teachers with their educational problems. This year the BEA had a banquet with the Board of Education, had meetings with the Ada faculty and the Bluffton College faculty, and members attended workshops and conventions. 24 i . OF AMERIC, � JOM FUTURE HOMEM AxeR Ss HOME ECONOMICS RL tt Oe ee Mrs. Hilty, Miss Anderson and Lois Criblez. Wayne Zimmerman, Gerald Brooke, Rev. War- ren, Rev. Shepler and Raymond Powell. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Sommers. Gid Steiner, Ben Herr and Duluth Strunk. 25 PAUL DAVID BARNETT Class Secretary 2, Class President 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Boys’ Glee 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 3; Operetta 2, 4; Football 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Science Club 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Patrol 3, 4, Captain 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 4; Class Play 4. RACHEL LOUISE HILTY Girls’ Glee 1, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Presi- dent 3; District Solo and Ensemble Contest 1, 4: Cutlass 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Co-Editor 4: Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Prince of Peace Contest 2, 3, Local Winner 3; National Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Class Treasurer 2, Vice-Presi- dent 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4; Class Play, Student Director 4. JEAN SHELLY STAUFFER Class Secretary 4; Cutlass Staff 3, 4, Co-Editor 4: District Solo and Ensemble Contest 1, 2 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society a SANDRA KAE EDIE Class Treasurer 1, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Home- coming Attendant 4; Cheerleader 1; Library Club 3, 4, President 4; Buccaneer 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3, Majorette 3, 4, Dmm Major 4, Music Camp 2, 3. Not Finished; Just Begun After waiting six wonderful, happy but sometimes sad, and fleeting years, we, the class of 1962, have achieved the goal, “Seniors”. Our high school days have been worth while and will never be forgotten. We will always fondly remember those moments during a football game, up town after the dance, or the happy or thoughtful moments during a certain club meeting. We will carefully cherish the memories of our seventh and eighth grade years filled with new adventures and excitement, and also the thrill of being officially called high school students during our freshman year when we were given the privilege of choosing our own subjects. When, as sophomores, we received our class rings, we really classed ourselves as important. One of those things which will stand out most was the advancement from the title of “wiggley little rascals” in our seventh grade year to that of “upper classmen” in our Junior year. The last two years have come to be the most important, for we have been striving for our goal, the class trip. In 26 our Junior year we planned and sponsored the Homecoming, ‘Autumn Leaves’; we performed the play, “Have a Date,” and prepared and worried over our Junior-Senior Prom, “Cinderella’s Ball.” Of course, we have had many other projects, basketball concessions, bake sales, cake raffles, car washes, paper drives, and we even made yarn B.HS. dolls when we were sophomores to achieve this goal. Our senior year we have sponsored after the game dances, football game concessions, and the Christmas dance. We have had our Christmas card and our candy sale and have presented the play, “The Sky’s the Limit.” All of our years have been important also in our pre- paring for our futures. We appreciate our teachers’ under- standing and consideration during these precious years. And so, when the names of the members of the class of ’62 are no longer heard, when the halls of B.H.S. silently echo our footsteps, we will recall with fondness these years with the hope that they will help us live up to our motto; “Not finished; just begun.” CHARLES WILLARD AMSTUTZ Basketball 1; Football 1, 2; Baseball 3, £-F FAS: CARYLE SUE BASH G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Girls’ Glee i; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Student Senate 3, Secretary 3; National Honor Society 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Buc- caneer Staff 4; Class Play 4; Senior Scholar- ship Team 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3. JAMES RUSSELL BADFRTSCHER Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Class Play 4. KAREN GILBERT BASH G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, President 3; Student Senate 1: Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Class Play 3; Library Club 3; F. T. A. 3, Secretary 3; Scholar- ship Team 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Youth in Government 3; National Honor Society 3; Buccaneer 3, Assistant Editor 3. NANCY LEE BALMER G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Te-HeyY 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; Buccaneer Staff 4; Class Play 4, Smdent Director 3; Op- eretta 2, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4. DONNA MAE BASINGER Class Secretary 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 4; Class Play 3; Operetta 2, 4; Cutlass Staff 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4: Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Girls’ Glee 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 4, President 4; F. F. A. Sweetheart Attendant 3; Homecoming Attendant 4. STEVEN KENT BASINGER Boys’ Glee 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Sec- retary 4; Cutlass Staff 4; Varsity B 1; Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; F. T. A. 3; Baseball 1, 2,5; 4. KATHIE SUE CLARK G. A. A. 1, 2; Girls’ Glee 1, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Cheerleader 1. 28 PATRICK EUGENE BRIGGS Beaverdam; Bowling Team 1, 2; Basketball 2; Projectionist 2; Bluffton; Scholarship Team 4. JEANNE ALICE DAVIS Beaverdam; Latin Club 2; Y-Teens 3; Girls’ Glee 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Class Play 3; Bluffton; Girls’ Glee 4; Class Play, Stu- dent Director 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4. DONALD EUGENE BROWN, JR. Beaverdam; Latin Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Echo Staff 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Chess Club 1, 2. Bluffton; Basketball 4; Golf 4. LARRY RAY DILLMAN Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Glee 1, 4; Library Club 4. . —oOrr rreeeeeeeeeeeeeee ea SSS.S.aaQ8...S JAMES ELWOOD EDIE Hi-Y 2; Football 1, 2; Track 1. JOAN PAT EMMERT G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Chap- lain 3; F. T. A. 4; Girls’ Glee 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 4; Stu- dent Patrol 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; State Solo and Ensemble Contest 2, 3; Class Play 4; Curlass Staff 3, 4; Scholar- ship Team 1, 2, 3, 4. SCOTT EDWARDS Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Boys’ Glee 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Student Senate 2; Library Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Youth in Government 3, 4; Buckeye Boys’ State 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class Play 3, 4; Buccaneer Staff 3, 4; Music Camp 2, 3; Operetta 2, 4. KENNETH EARL GRABER Newton; Orchestra 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Hi-Y 1; Scholarship Pin 1, 2; K. O. Science and Mathematics Camp 2; Honors Course 2; Chorus 2. Bluffton; Boy’s Glee 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; Westinghouse Science Institute 3, 4. MICHAEL BURDETTE EMANS Hi-Y 2, 4; Football 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Scholarship Team 4. Lol PAULA EILEEN GREDING G. AA. 1, 2,3; 4; TrtHiey. 253, 4a brary Club 4; Class Treasurer 3; Girls’ Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; State Solo and Ensemble Contest 2; Class Play 4, Student Director 3; Operetta 2, 4; Buckeye Girls’ State 3; Mixed Ensemble 3. 29 LINDA DARLINE HALL F. H. A. 1, 2; Girls’ Glee 2, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. JAMES KERMIT KATTERHEINRICH Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Boys’ Glee 4; Football 1; Basketball 1. 30 MILDRED CAROL HARMON Ada; Band 1, 2, 3;-G. A. A. 2; Y-Teens 3; Librarian 2, 3; Interclass Contest Skit 2, 3; Bluffton; Band 4; G. A. A. 4. DONNA JEANNE KLINGLER Class Vice-President 1; Class President 3; Class Play 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3, President 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2; F. H. A. 1; Library Club 4; Student Senate 2, Treasurer 2; Scholar- ship Team 2, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 4; Girls’ Basketball Team 3; Student Patrol 4; Buccaneer Staff 4. GARY LYNN HERR Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1; Basketball 1. KEITH REAMS KLINGLER Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Boys’ Glee 4; Hi-Y 4; Track 1. Sa PT lt. LARRY LEE MARSHALL EUGENE ALLEN MATHEWSON Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Track 1, 2: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Varsity B 1; Varsity B 2; Student Senate 3, President NPR ae 2. LARRY LYNN MOSER F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Football 2, 3. DIANE NEEPER Oceanside; Nurses’ Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3. Bluffton; Cutlass Staff 4; Library Club 4; Buccaneer Staff 4; Girls’ Glee 4. DONNA MAE MC CLUER F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3; Tri- Hi-Y 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 3, 4. JOHN DANIEL NEUENSCHWANDER F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3; Judging Team 2, 3, Kansas City Delegate 4; Boys’ Glee 2; Operetta 2; Hi-Y 1; Student Patrol 4. 31 PATRICIA MARIE NUSBAUM Library Club 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 4. CALVIN VERNON OPPERMANN Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Varsity B 1, 2, Reporter 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; 4+ Football 1, 2,4 Baseball 1, 2, 3,� 4; Track 1, 2,--3, 4: Bowling 4; Class Play 3; Mixed Chorus ‘1, 2, 3, 4; Boys ’ Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 3. ELIZABETH ANN RAID Buccaneer Staff 2, 3, 4, Assistant Editor 2, Editor in Chief 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 1, 2, 3, 4, Accompanist 2; Boys’ Glee Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Accompanist 2, 3, 4; State Solo and Ensemble Contest 2, 3, 4; Operetta Accompanist 2, 4; Library Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Accompanist 3; F. T. A. 3, 4, Secretary 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Play 4; Scholarship Team 1, 2, Mi SAMUEL HERBERT REICHENBACH Student Patrol 4. 32 RAY WAYNE RUGGLEY Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 4, Vice-President 4; Class President 1. JOHN WESLEY SOLDAN Football 2; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Varsity B 2. Cl, JOHN FRANKLIN STEINER Football 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 3; Basketball Manager 3, 4. NANCY ELLEN SWANK Class Vice-President 2; Library Club 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 4; Student Senate, Treasurer 3; National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ensemble 1, 2, 3, | 4; Mixed Ensemble 3; State Solo and En- jsemble Contest 2; Operetta 2, 4; Class | Play 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, Cheermaster 1, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Chorister 4. SHARL ALLAN STEINER Track 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 3, 4, Sentinel 4. DAVID MARTIN YODER Hi-Y 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Buccaneer Photographer 3; Boys’ Glee 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 3; Buckeye Boys’ State 3; Student Senate 1. SHARON SUE STEINER tari y 2 oy 430G. As A 1) 2; 4a Le brary Club 4; F. H. A. 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheermaster 2, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Student Director, Class Play 4. ANNA BESSIE ZIMMERMAN F. H. A..1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 4. 34 Juniors Work On Many Projects ke Barbara Heiks Roger Benroth President Treasurer Elaine Baker Nancy Luginbuhl Vice-President Secretary The junior class was very busy this year, working to earn money for the class trip and their other expenses. Some of their money making projects were concessions at basketball games, bake sales, a dance and the Class play. The juniors sponsored the Homecoming Dance and played host to the seniors at the Junior-Senior Prom. The juniors claim one varsity cheerleader and several athletes. Many of the juniors are also active in band and other organizations. a) BRAN FLAKES On clash day the junior class was well represented by eye- sore ensembles. These girls don’t seem to notice or care Selling popcorn, pop and candy at basketball games was that their outfits don’t match. one of the biggest projects of the junior class. Here several juniors are working at a junior high game. ——e _ ee Marvin Augsburger Linda Baber Bob Badertscher Brice Balmer Carol Basinger Lynn Basinger Phil Basinger Tom Brauen Mike Brown Linda Bucher Richard Bucher Karen Burkholder 35 a Art Richard Davies Sharon Gratz . Tom Criblez Cheryl Dalke Connie Habegger Francis Harkness Dorothy Hartman J. R. Irwin Henry Janzen Pauline Kinsinger Coletta Lora Ken Lugibihl sat pi cis ea mala an aaa Dan Luginbuhl Cheryl Martin Brenda Moser James Motter John Peterson 36 Carol Pimlott Norman Richenbach Tim Warren Linda Steinman, Betty Thomas Jerry Weaver —__—— a —— —————— ee ‘ at $e % es yy YY One of the juniors’ main projects was the 1961 Homecoming activities. After many headaches and sore muscles, the whole affair turned out very nice. In this picture is shown the royal court's throne and backdrop. A colored spotlight add to the beauty of this center of attraction in the gym. Marcia Travis Yoder 37 Sophomores Contribute to School Life fr, | eee A ‘fi Greg Emans Shirley Swank Sally Emmert Ann Bucher President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The sophomore class is a very active group. They claim majorettes, band members, cheerleaders, and several outstanding football and basketball players. The big event of the year for this class was the arrival of the long-awaited class rings. Also, working hard to earn money for their senior trip, the class of “64” spon- sored two dances and had several bake sales. Their advisors were Miss Patton and Mr. Overmeyer. Pees | ; hs j Pee 4 ee ee a ee ee : fr as , : NOS face ie deel fe a Howard Amstutz, Jim Amstutz, Leslie Amstutz, Miriam Augsburger, Roger Augsburger, Dian Badertscher, Beth Balmer. Gene Balmer, Jan Benroth, Tom Benroth, Paul Bowman, Ken Bucher, Norma Bucher, David Burkholder. Steve Clark, Loren Core, Connie Cox, James Cox, Larry Crow, Jim Diller, Karen Diller. 38 a ASE =e SS Luginbuhl, Diana Mathewson. Karen Mericle, David Montgomery, Jean Montgomery, Elaine Naas, Jean Purves, Mike Reichenbach, Karen Schmidt. Roy Schmutz, Bill Schumacher, Joyce Shaw, Joe Steiner, Dennis Swank, Edwin Wiess, Gary Zimmerman. 39 Freshmen Enjoy High School Life Mary Zimmerman Janette Benroth Linda Swank Larry Amstutz President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer This fall, we, the class of “65” became full-fledged members of B.HS. We were able to participate in many activities, new and different to us. The girls joined G.A.A. and F.H.A. and the boys were active in F.F.A. and many different sports. Several of us also joined band, glee clubs, mixed chorus, and F.T.A. A few served as reporters on the Cutlass staff. Four girls were chosen as Freshman cheerleaders and one was a majorette. We hope to achieve many goals before we graduate in 1965. Dennis Gable, John Geiser, Larry Grant, Karyl Gratz, Terrance Habegger, ‘Sue Hardwick, Judy Harkness. 40 Pam Triplett, Tom Warren, Cynthia Weaver, Paul Wingate, Roger Yoakam, Arletta Zimmerman. 8th Graders Are “Old Pros’ Now Experienced as high schoolers, the eighth graders felt much more a part of B.HS. Their social life was given an added touch by the Student Senate, who sponsored junior high da nces. Many of them participated in band, sports, cheerleading, and music contests. They did a fine job in making the magazine sales successful. Gene: Lebrign. ee ee Assistant Secretary-Treasurer John Pannebecker Se Se es te sce reredene Clifford Eastman ee President Patty Klingler __.__________________ Secretary-Treasurer Carmela Adams, Diane Amstutz, Mark Amstutz, Anita Augsburger, James Augsburger, Mary Augsburger. Connie Brauen, Diana Cole, Carol Cox, Dale Dalke, Clifford Eastman, James Emmert. 42 Sue Swank, William Swank, George L. Traucht, Greg Triplett, Jerry Tschantz, Elizabeth Williams. 7th Graders Become Familiar with B.H.S. Mark Kruger . a Secretary-Treasurer Rex Reichenbach _--_---- - Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Nolan Bucher on Vice-President Tont-Itiplere S23 ee 75 Rese ioe. President The seventh grade entered B.HS. with 68 students. Some of their boys played on the junior high football and basketball teams, while others were in the senior high band. This year they attended junior high dances sponsored by the Student Senate and had their own class party. They also took part in the noontime activities in the gym. Henry Burkholder, Joseph Davies, Jon Diller, Jeffery Emans, Sandra Kay Fisher, Priscilla Friesen, Garth Gerber. Jayne Herr, Robert Hilty, Suzanne Hilty, Donald Hohenbrink. gd Y Richard Huber, Richard Johnson, Diane Kagy, Mark Kinsinger, Mark Krueger, Gregory Lovell, Robert Hauenstein. Greg Luginbuhl, Jane Luginbuhl, Muriel Luginbuhl, Bruce Marshall, Nancy Mericle, Connie gomery, Dan Morrison. i eX NL, Peggy Ruggley, Wesley Schmutz, Cheryl Shields, Daryl Shields, Dave Smucker, Carl Sommer, Bruce Sonimers. Bill Stebleton, David Steiner, Greg Steiner, James Steiner, Terry Lynn Strahm, Judy Suter, Sara Templin. Jack Thomas, Tim Triplett, Louise Weaver, Barbara Wingate, Phyllis Winkler, Kennth Zimmerman. 45 Activities The activities in which a student of Bluffton High may participate are many and varied. What ever a student’s interest may be, he is almost sure to find a club or activity which he will enjoy. Clubs and activities provide recreation, good times, meeting new people, making new friends, and a_ broader means for learning. Teachers give extra time to direct these activi- ties. This helps students get better acquainted with their teachers. We hope that these pictures will bring back some memories of the good times spent in school activities this past year. Although some people may feel that outside school activities play too big a role in the student’s life, they most certainly play an essential role. Let’s keep up the good attendance and participation in school activities. iets ‘. corey 4% ETT NY er (ean eye coeur AN 4 ¥a 4 ly,� ey eye SEV ARWRS 4 4N YP = a, eh . se nave eae % — 48 Homecoming Court As the Pirates fought valiantly against the Pandora Rockets at the 1961 Homecoming Game, Queen Sharon Steiner and her attendants, Sandy and Donna cheered the team on during the close and hard-fought loss. Bluffton lost, the game 8-6 but not the Homecoming spirit. The evening's activities, planned and sponsored by the Junior class, began earlier in the evening with the queen being escorted onto the field by John Soldan. Keith Klinger was Donna’s escort and Jim Katter- heinrich escorted Sandy. Bronze mums had been presented to the girls earlier. After the game at the Homecoming Dance, following a trumpet fanfare, football captain Sharl Steiner led Queen Sharon up to her throne. Gene Mathewson and Ray Ruggley accompanied Donna and Sandy, respectively. The attendants were then given their golden football neck- laces, and the queen was given a silver one. After this, Sharon was crowned 1961 Homecoming Queen by Sharl. The royal court presided over the dance, the theme of which was “The Queen’s Garden.” Reigning over the Homecoming Dance are Queen Sharon and her Attendants, Sandy (r) and Donna (1). The girls had just received their necklaces and Sharon had been crowned. Sandy is escorted to the Royal Platform in the gym by Ray Ruggley. Donna watches the Homecoming game with Pandora from the platform at Har- mon Field. Sharon was escorted onto the field before the game in a _ convertible driven by John Soldan. She carried her arm bouquet all evening. 49 Gridiron Glimpses ROW ONE: Jim Dillman, Charles Baker. Bob Badertscher, Tom ROW THREE: Tom Edwards, Tom Benroth, Rodger Benroth, Dan Basinger, Fred Rodabaugh, Larry Amstutz, David Travis, Gene Luginbuhl, Henry Jantzen, Jim Motter, Mike Brown, Steve Suter- Balmer, Joe Steiner. ROW TWO: Don Patterson, Ray Ruggley, meister, Danny Lehman, Terry Habegger. ROW FOUR: Paul David Yoder, Larry Dillman, Steve Basinger, Gene Mathewson, Luginbuhl, Roy Schmutz, David Montgomery, Larry Crow, Steve Sharl Steiner, David Barnett, John Steiner, Tom Bogart, Jan Benroth. Clark, Dennis Swank, Sam Reineke, Tony Bash, Tom Warren. No, you're not seeing double, and this is not a Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a football. mistake. It’s a double exposure. Don’t walk over that guy, Steve. + Ada Breaks J sve | or sas pel J Ay O lo Tumb? os co oe — § 2 @ Se — eon ae Si ae © = HL. E- ? oS uado sjsoy oy} nd eB uaym ported a = NO ct ATM JUSAN Be us @ 4 sLUFFTON — After ae a re) , aN ' . Nit ran the conversion, in which neither” Q’ vers io ster a scoring % eo iS) nhs Ge x , uOysuTply ' ‘ fourth quarter Ada’s 4 ee SD on re pe ig Ta ‘ae = : recoverea a “ie Ne in - 8 os Pines ae MG i I we � % ye Ae LD OP ce “Nuffton 25 yard line. 2. 7 XK LAA ‘ an oN oe © mr “Ye % 1 ue SL romped - 2677) . , QO j Pray Pc be ? oa a ey QO ey Ya. ae’, @ Nd play to score. | i yo o Cat ow : i 2 4 eta, ie he ie j at . : we) J} a ys ac’ “aversion suc: , , er ot point of 7 Jo! : ; . WR eG ON Tract lio, we Basinger } kes oS Treen : 5 ma os Ea Po | @ [Sees rac ‘a re eae: igh otites 2 cs Asiy =, OP OOF Se if “ a te ‘ ge? Ss VPRay Oped NY Fe go io a score . a B.S OS ag AF ee Pe Dillman ; ‘ oa Pd ove ve os e ; é - { rter. The Se il ey a mS K: 5 Rs nde Ke a oO oe, THT , a } a 2 iM Gr} if IS 4, Bluffton Arlington 12 5 Ohfere, Bluffton 32 Lafayette 12 Bluffton 0 Ada 28 ae Bluffton «12 Elida 20. ogsjjn the firsi| Pp dé-| steam in ES Bluffton 6 Pandora-Gilboa 8 ag Pirates scompk b gam mgnee. ae is fA Basit Delphos Jefferson 20 pq Ber threwga] nee | i N Bluffton Spencerville O sspqryn the ext? pin Bluffton 38 pe ve Beuhigc: ep . , opportuniiwsarly é secon Columbus Grove O 5, oPportuniiycarly i ies : - quarter w! 4 he pammed to hall Viathe np who cal -vard line On thi kin cer Hae 18 yo Math 2cr pass Bluffton 40 Forest MP edt es i” score. Adke 7 UU GLUISEPRY BUOIOG Bluffton 22 Leipsic s soja. UOANT Bluffton saw another scorin rae tltreat turn irito disaster when Eli - xh eee LER 10] da 5 Ron 2 Ha Loon intercepted 'pass.on his Toy pes fue } ayy ypeo ua, yynu se 0 Jaqlenny Zz pua at} o} Jeu Suruur ‘PS1OT OL [M sjurod way? }i poida; 00] 10O1uas pl ’ Alu Avpii, 24} Wow AUJION aj poy sovqr 4} pue ‘ua ' led € oS af Ss ae Y ii A } aw Isa = Wabmadf? fe | : SP SE SF � . 4 ‘ ALVA YSEIy e SIOITO AAOJOIA UOS IO) fc OHd 150 ng 1 ml] uy Loar BIOpUuL | UG Shoo. OLN 52 Hardwood Highlights ROW ONE: Jim Irwin, Rodger Benroth, Dan Luginbuhl. ROW TWO: Don Brown, Larry Mar- shall, Jim Motter, Steve Basinger, Calvin Oppermann, Steve Clark, Keith Klingler, Ray Ruggley. The varsity squad was composed of seven seniors, four juniors, and one sophomore for the 1961-62 basketball season. They started out slowly, then made a five game winning streak. Larry Dillman won guard position on Second Team of the Northwest Conference Basketball League. be = o s or “a Gives Harrod % Woon - ml wi ee oO 3 sp oN + oe oe a iiss wens Co a ee Be oo “SAY OS OS OE “ES : aL in a 4 mas 2, Myers ‘son 2-3 BASKETBALL SCORES 8y— Varsity Reserves . Opp. We Opp. We | , � BLUFF 1 “ o ne - ne S 26 | ‘ton Pir % eluas ] } I© Gomer 68 ey, 52 % ‘and raced toa Delphos-Jefterson 49 47 30 33 ies Vi : a v ‘ R ae Beaverdam 57 54 35 46 215; | straight. vie vo y , Cory-Rawson 48 47 ee) 18 5.959.) Who lost. u mA ff ; Ada 61 42 35 40 | thas lpeord. | LAFAYETTE 7 Meriarrod 69 62 33 5 Vd a 14 pight to ady Na ; iod, ay Bluffton a7 Holiday Tournaments oe’ fle — ictory of the’ fet P ejt : : gat pS. § they dropr Elida 60 7 28 a o , or Ave afayette 59 Pandora-Gilboa 56 40 20 25 4 fs 1 ference : 5) 44 et aq ‘ onference Spencerville 52 45 22 ee. ‘io ha Appearin ‘ Columbus Grove 42 51 oe 41 on st uarter ft a) 45 ' Vn 1g bach Bath 67 69 23 4 Man o ik 19 po Hardin Northern 62 65 24 45 rE y he W Lafayette 48 59 32 44 5 a at ah | Leipsic 7 © 3 3 a oe a = Vt se) — field Kalida S746 35 39 8B bao 63 42 52 36 ee et f 2 nisl ga ft : ce BLUFFTOR $9 d only two eae gs ut they can tine SS Ss nds left in “) rtime perme 2 nd gave Delp) efferson a 49-|pon® § 7 victory ove? fton here Fri-|Steve B ay night. : ton. Lap It was the ‘dd Northwest ScorHieh’s | QIUdIOTUO)) JSoM ¥ doo 0} jinds seqzenb By 55 conference tri. “or the Wild- Ble ne J py ; “| ats in as man? wtmes. Bluff-|Basj ‘St Mereg ikon | 9 hale a, i, NUON pasiads m suffered its second setback|Kli CE G est cySlay. pers f ae Weg Wise un fddey B + two contests. ahalk THA : Nighy Mer. I petty Diy jisea OUI 4 : Suse ep iae The two teams were tied 11-11} DEL PH lie Wit) [Pins i, ach n ang fave : ee pap ve Toltuosoad fter one quarter and 22-22 at|Dorma . NEM giv | T he py th te sep teteg ‘ Ca Dy Ps a hc hon eae alftime. In the third, Bluffton 1-2-4, “1 akon Pill d hess pecte W, Pag if or er: | cored 14 to Jefferson’s 10, but|0-2, Mp fale aq cig) aie | ae ray, mite bef i 3] Ztath ie ie a ne Wildcats tallied 13 wield Brown SOMd ee; tton Nine ue ton | Base | miting the Pirates to 9 in the : “dl Nighy Will hose Waigne | 53 ourth stanza to knot the score| Bl t 45-all. Each team scored 2 Je 11 111 lecren, avenger, nd po Leip. : lu tk Uos “ite fama? Both avenge suf LUEp.AVAvo: , a = : i S : Come on, Jim. Up and at ‘em. Where did the ball go’? What's the trouble girls? Ray gets a perfect tip. Hurrah! Jump a little higher, Larry. Steve chalks up a few more points. ROW ONE: Gene Balmer, Larry Crow, Gary Zimmerman, Henry Janzen, Jim Irwin, David Gratz. ROW TWO: Tom Brauen, Steve Sutermeister, Tim Warren, Rodger Benroth, Dan Luginbuhl, Mike Reichenbach. Steve makes another two points that helped the Reserves win most of their games. Make that foul shot, Gene. Pirates Pirates Pirates Pirates Pirates 56 Jr. H Football ROW ONE: Bruce Marshall, Jim Opperman, Greg ard Everett. ROW THREE: Daryl Shields, John Mericle, Myers, Steve Niswander, Tom Bell, Ronnie Moser and Clifford Eastman, Bill Swank, Gene Lehman, and Henry jim Steiner. ROW TWO: David Steiner, Wayne King, Burkholder. Greg Jeffers, Greg Luginbuhl, Jim Basinger, and Rich- JUNIOR HIGH SCORES 28 Hardin Northern 0 Pandora-Gilboa 6 Lafayette 24 Waynesfield 41 Leipsic 20 bs 12 The 1961 Junior High Football team was com- posed of seventh, eighth, and ninth graders. They gained much experience which will be of use in later years. They were coached by Mr. Joe Harris. The nineteen members of the team won three out of five games, to end the season with a fine record. FRESHMAN SCORES 36 Perry We 29 Elida 40 We Dif Spencerville 29 We Lafayette Forfeit We 35 Harrod 32 We 43 Beaverdam 45 We 38 Gomer 50 We 29 Bath 43 We 18 Delphos-Jefferson 44 Arlington eM ROW ONE: Dennis Gable, Tom Bogart, Sam Reineke, David Travis, Tom Basinger, Greg Myers, Charles Baker. ROW TWO: Tom Augs- burger, Steve Niswander, Tom Warren, Jim Dillman, Don Patterson, Richard Little, John Mericle. David Kruger, Harry Greding, Fred Lintner. ROW TWO: Richard Johnson, Rex Reichenbach, Clifford Eastman, David Smucker, Jim ROW ONE:’ Wayne King, Greg Luginbuhl, Jim Emmert, Larry Mast, Basinger, Bill Swank, Gene Lehman. JUNIOR HIGH SCORES ) | We 19 Perry 33 | We 14 Elida 32 | We | Spencerville 27 | We Lafayette Forfeit | We 15 Harrod 20 | We 12 Beaverdam 18 We 12 Gomer el We BS Bath a) si Delphos-Jefferson 35 a Varsity Cheerleaders In all kinds of weather, from the chilling cold at the football games to the hot gymna- siums at the basketball games, the four varsity cheerleaders were ready to lead the student body in cheers. The girls cheered together and boosted the morale of the team and the spirit of the spectators. They were always on hand to give untiring support to the team. AG Sally Emmert, Barbara Heiks, Cheermaster, Sharon Steiner; Donna Basinger. | Untiring Support Given | Coletta Lora, Shirley Swank, Cheermaster, Barbara Eastman, Linda Steiman. Reserve Cheerleaders Would you like to experience a typical weekend of the Reserve Cheerleaders? Let’s start with Thursday after school when we have practice. Maybe the word “practice” is mis- leading. Oh sure, we learn new cheers and practice old ones, BUT . . . we do have some quite unusual times. Then comes Friday night. This is THE night. We must do our best! We're all keyed up and ready to fight right along with the team. I know we all love cheerleading and none of us would want to give it up. What even gives us more satisfaction is when we see our team win. Of course, we can’t take credit for the team’s victories, but we hope we are helping in what we are doing to create good sportsmanship. Keep with it Reserves. We are all behind you. Linda Swank, Kay Motter, Sandra Dillman, Susan Lehman and Janette Benroth. Mary Jane Benroth, Sue Harris. Swank, Kathie Myers and Vicky Mr. Wrightsman, Tim Warren, Gary Zimmerman, Ken Luginbihl, Bill Schumacher and Frank Luginbuhl. Girls Develop Sportsmanship ROW ONE: Charlene Main, Marcia Travis, Janette Benroth, Lu Anna Shetler, Kathy Osborne, Pam Triplett, Sandra Dillman, Jayne Barnett, Sue Cupples, Barbara Nusbaum. ROW TWO: Diane Conrad, Laura Yoder, Sally Emmert, Susan Lehman, Bonnie DeVier, Joan Lewis, Karen Schmidt, Elaine Baker, Carol Pimlott, Ruth Ann Henry. ROW THREE: Linda Baber, Gayle Gerber, Margo Reichenbach, Barbara Heiks, Betty Thomas, Beth Balmer, Elaine Naas, Shirley Swank, Kay Motter. ROW FOUR: Sharon Steiner, President, Sue Bash; Treasurer, Carol Pimlott; Vice- President, Marcia Travis; Secretary, Joyce Eikenbary; Intramural Manager, Jean Purves. AN Nancy Swank, Nancy Balmer, Paula Greding, Sue Bash, Joan Emmert, Donna Klingler, Nancy Luginbuhl, Carol Harmon. ROW FIVE: Patty Nusbaum, Mary Zimmerman, Judith Harkness, Jean Purves, Joyce Eikenbary, Ellen Johnson, Dolores Luginbill, Connie Habegger, Linda Steinman. ROW SIX: Barbara Eastman, Karen Mericle, Linda Reichenbach, Pauline Kinsinger, Linda Crawfis, Jane Herr, Loretta Fisher, Linda Swank. To earn pins or letters, the G.A.A. played various tournaments in kickball, volleyball, basket- ball, table tennis, badminton, and shuffleboard. Some of its activities were swimming at the Lima Y.M.-C.A. and participating in a bowling party. A fall initiation dinner and a spring awards banquet were highlights of the year. t ROW ONE: Rae Ann Johnson, Carol Pimlott, Barbara Heiks, | Sandra Edie, Scott Edwards, Brice Balmer, Patty Nusbaum. ROW | TWO: Barbara Eastman, Karen Schmidt, Gayle Gerber, Elizabeth . Raid, Nancy Swank, Paula Greding, Karen Diller, Sharon Steiner. —_——_ The Library Club is an organization which encourages more interest in the library, in reading, and in literary and theatrical appreciation. The Library Club sponsored a Book Fair which was held November 6-11. In March the club spon- sored a display of interest to teachers. The club went to all of the Amil Tellers’ Plays during the school year. There were many interesting meetings this year. ROW THREE: Jane Herr, Barbara Nusbaum, Joyce Eikenbary, Ellen Johnson, Nancy Balmer, Donna Klingler. ROW FOUR: Laura Yoder, Elaine Naas, Larry Dillman, Steve Sutermeister, Shirley Swank, Linda Baber. President, Sandy Edie; Historian, Patty Nusbaum; Vice- President, Barbara Heiks; Treasurer, Scott Edwards; Secre- tary, Brice Balmer. Christian Clubs ROW ONE: Karen Mericle, Shirley Deppler, Jean Purves, Joyce Jane Herr, Bonnie DeVier,- Miriam Augsburger, Donna Klingler. Eikenbary, Shirley Swank, Elaine Naas, Beth Balmer, Nancy Lugin- ROW FOUR: Jeanne Davis, Barbara Eastman, Karen Diller, Joan buhl, Dolores Luginbill. ROW TWO: Rae Ann Johnson, Laura Emmert, Cheryl Dalke, Linda Steinman, Donna Basinger, Diane Yoder, Coletta Lora, Elizabeth Raid, Brenda Moser, Betty Thomas, Luginbuhl, Paula Greding. ROW FIVE: Diane Mathewson, Sue Karen Schmidt, Elaine Baker, Joan Lewis, Dian Badertscher. ROW Bash, Diane Neeper, Donna McCluer, Linda Baber, Nancy Balmer, THREE: Gayle Gerber, Marcia Travis, Barbara Heiks, Sally Emmert, Sharon Steiner, Nancy Swank. The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y is “to create, maintain, and extend, throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian char- acter.” Tri-Hi-Y is an organization consisting of girls in the upper three grades and is affiliated with the Y.M.C.A. Some of the year’s highlights were an induction service at the First Mennonite Church, Sweetheart Dance and the Thanksgiving service at the Old Folks’ Home. The club also sent the president and the vice-president to Camp Nelson Dodd in the summer. - Miss Keel, our advisor, was a great help to us during the year. President, Donna Klingler; Vice-President, Betty Thomas; Secretary, Donna Basinger; Treasurer, Linda Baber; Chap- lain, Brenda Moser. ROW ONE: Dan Luginbuhl, Brice Balmer, Scott Edwards, Larry Marshall, Dave Barnett. ROW TWO: Tom Braun, Jim Katterheinrich, Steve Stuermeister, Jim Badertscher, Gary Herr. ROW THREE: Keith Klinger, Mike Emmans, Lorn Core, Dave Yoder. Hi-Y is an organization composed of sophomore, junior, and senior boys and is affiliated with the Y.M.C.A. The purpose of the organization is “to create, maintain, and extend, throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character.” Some of this year’s activities included a joint induction meeting and a joint swimming night with Tri-Hi-Y and several guest speakers. L SS “I. Chaplain, Calvin Oppermann; Treasurer, Brice Balmer: Secretary, Tom Brauen; Vice-President, David Yoder; President, Scott Q. Edwards. Vocational Courses ROW ONE: Judy Chidester, Anna Zimmerman, Patricia Nusbaum, ROW THREE: Pauline Kinsinger, Arletta Zimmerman, June Miss Patton, Donna Basinger, Linda Steinman, Rae Ann Johnson. Montgomery, Sharon Dirmeyer, Joyce Shaw. ROW FOUR: Diana ROW TWO: Jeray Moser, Dian Badertscher, Sharon Gratz, Nancy Mathewson, Joan Lewis, Judy Harkness, Barbara Nusbaum, Loretta Luginbuhl, Shirley Deppler, Bonnie Cook, Dorothy Hartman. Fisher. The Future Homemakers of America is a na- tional organization for any girl who is interested in homemaking. The most important goal of the organization is to work for a happier and more en- joyable home life for all. Our motto is “Toward New Horizons.” The chapter’s colors are red and white, and our flower is the red rose. The Chapter was kept busy by various activities. Some of these were F.H.A.-F.F.A. Banquet, sewing projects, and an around the-world-dinner which was enjoyed by everyone. President, Donna Basinger; Vice-President, Judy Chidester; Secretary, Patty Nusbaum; Treasurer, Linda Steinman; Advisor, Miss Patton. ROW ONE: Gary Zimmerman, Joe Steiner, Jim Motter, John THREE: Marvin Augsburger, Gene Balmer, David Montgomery, Neuenschwander, Sharl Steiner. ROW TWO: Roger Yoakam, Roy Schmutz, Larry Moser. ROW FOUR: Richard Bucher, Jack Dennis Swank, Ronald Steiner, Jim Dillman, Ken Bucher. ROW Kibele, Jack Reichenbach. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization for farm boys regularly enrolled in - vocational agriculture. The purpose of the organization is to develop rural leadership and co-operation. Its motto is “learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, Jiving to serve”. The colors are national blue and corn gold. Members participated in parliamentary proced- ure contests, district F.F.A. contests, and state F.F.A. convention and judging contests. John Neuen- schwander represented the local chapter at the National F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City. Other activities were the F.F.A. Banquet and the thresh- ing demonstration during the Centennial. President, Marvin Augsburger; Vice-President, Gary Zim- merman; Secretary, Richard Bucher; Treasurer, Larry Moser; Reporter, Dave Montgomery; Sentinel, Sharl Steiner, Many Voices Make Gayle Gerber, Jayne Barnett, Jan Emmert. ROW’ FOUR: Sandy Dillman, Lou Shetler, Cheryl Dalke, Jean Purves, Joyce Eikenberry, ROW ONE: Diana Mathewson, Jeray Moser, Joy Hilty, Darlene Lovell, Jean Stauffer, Nancy Swank, Donna Basinger, Sue Cupples, Judy Chiderster, Diane Neeper, Diane Conrad, Karyl Gratz, Jean Montgomery, Arletta Zimmerman, Barb Eastman. ROW TWO: Carol Basinger, Diana Hilty, Cheryl Martin, Joyce Shaw, Betty Thomas, Elaine Naas, Shirley Swank, Marcia Travis, Donna Klinger, Diane Luginbuhl, Jean Montgomery, Dorothy Lovell, Sharon. Dirmeyer, Jane Herr. ROW THREE: Elaine Baker, Karen Diller, Sally Em- mert, Paula Greding, Nancy Balmer, Susan Lehman, Nancy Lugin- Judy Harkness, Ellen Johnson, Shirley Deppler, Barb Nusbaum, Laura Yoder, Dolores Lugibill, Brenda Moser, Linda Bucher, Sharon Gratz, Miriam Augsburger. ROW FIVE: Leola Huber, Linda Reich- enbach, Sue Ewing, Katie Schmidt, Linda Steiman, Diane Badertscher, Joan Lewis, Bonnie DeVier, Pat Nusbaum, Dorothy Hartman, Norma Bucher, Jean Davis, Karen Mericle, Linda Baber, Darlene Hall, Charlene Main, Loretta Fisher. buhl, Coletta Lora, Bobbie Heiks, Bonnie Cook, Elizabeth Raid, This year the Girls’ Glee has an extra large group, which participated in many activities. The Girls’ Glee helped the Mixed Chorus in the Christmas program, put on an operetta in which everyone participated, prepared and sang in contests. The final event of the year was the spring concert. i Everyone enjoys Glee very much. The girls were talking, 4) laughing, or once in a while singing. If it weren’t for our di- i rector, Miss Souder, nothing would have been accomplished at | all. A large variety of music and events make this year a very interesting and enjoyable one. In preparation for district contest Girls’ Glee spent many hours in the auditorium rehearsing. 66 ROW ONE: Don Patterson, Tom Bell, Ronald Steiner, Scott Ed- wards, David Yoder, Tom Criblez, Richard Bucher, and Steve Niswander. ROW TWO: Ken Bucher, Bob Badertcher, Dan Lugin- buhl, Larry Amstutz, Jim Sheets, David Montgomery, and Kenneth This year’s Boys’ Club, numbering 29, can look back on a year of fun and entertainment. New members and old struggled with our diversified music two times each week, learning music appreciation and enjoying the process. Luginbuhl. ROW THREE: Tom Brauen, Larry Moser, Jim Irwin, Brice Balmer, Tim Warren, Keith Klingler, and Larry Dillman. ROW FOUR: Jim Katterheinrich, Mike Emans, Larry Grant, Kenneth Graber, Steve Basinger, David Barnett, and Steven Sutermeister. Mid the screaming and yelling of 5th period Boys’ Glee class sometimes music can be heard. 67 President, Dave Yoder; Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Basinger; Vice-President, Marcia Travis. Mixed Chorus is the selected choral group in Bluffton High School. Consisting of about seventy boys and girls, the chorus sang in the Christmas program, chapels and assemblies, contests, and a special spring concert. ROW ONE: Barbara Eastman, Jean Stauffer, Nancy Swank, Diane Luginbuhl, Paula Greding, Sue Cupples, Elaine Naas, Donna Klinger, Barbara Nusbaum, Gayle Gerber, Donna Basinger, Jayne Barnett, Norma Bucher, Loretta Fisher. ROW TWO: Diana Hilty, Elaine Baker, Cheryl Martin, Nancy Balmer, Susan Lehman, Jean Purves, Shirley Swank, Coletta Lora, Nancy Luginbuhl, Eliza- beth Raid, Brenda Moser, Linda Bucher, Charlene Main. ROW THREE: Carol Basinger, Karen Diller, Sally Emmert, Sandra Dillman, Lu Anna Shetler, Cheryl Dalke, Shirley Deppler, Marcia Travis, Barbara Heiks, Laura Yoder, Dolores Luginbuhl, Sharon Gratz, Miriam Augsburger, Joan Emmert. ROW FOUR: Jane Herr, Larry Moser, Jim Irwin, Jim Katterheinrich, Mike Emmans, Larry Grant, Ken Graber, Steve Basinger, Brice Balmer, Scott Edwards, Richard Bucher, Jim Sheets, Dorothy Lugibihl. ROW FIVE: Don Patterson, Tom Brauen, Dave Yoder, Dan Luginbuhl, Ken Luginbuhl, Dave Barnett, Steve Sutermeister, Tom Criblez, Ronnie Steiner, Tom Bell, Steve Niswander, Ken Bucher. Much enjoyment was gained by all the mem- bers this year, as the sounds of many happy voices resounded from the new green music room. In Junior Band we had a lot of fun working together and making ourselves better for Senior Band. Sometimes we recorded our pieces to hear how we sounded. We especially liked to play marches and suites. Occasionally we entertained the members of P.T.A. and other groups with some of our favorite pieces. Junior Band students work hard at the old saying: “Practice makes perfect.” ROW ONE: Phyllis Winkler, Nancy Mericle, Mary Reichenbach, Gene Lehman. ROW TWO: Henry Burkholder, Jeffery Emans, Daryle Shields, Judy Suter, Robert Hilty, Cynthia Weaver, Connie Cheryl Shields, Barbara Wingate, Emily Hammon, Mark Amstutz, Anderson, James Oppermann, Greg Luginbuhl, Linda Bender, Sue George Traught, Steve Niswander, Gene Benroth, Vicky Harris, Hilty, Jane Basinger, Priscilla Friesen, Susan Griffin, Connie Haney, Greg Triplett, James Emmert, Dale Dalke, Nolan Bucher. Band Offers ROW ONE: Laura Yoder, Diane Luginbuhl, Elaine Nass, Frank Luginbuhl, Jeray Moser, Elizabeth Williams. ROW} Barnett, Kenneth Graber, George Traucht, Linda Baber, Jerry Weaver, Larry Grant, Beth Balmer, Tommy Foltz, Jane) cher, Judy Chidester, Miriam Augsburger, Roger Yoakam, Richard Bucher, Greg Triplett, Ken Bucher, Carol Harmon, Basinger. ROW FOUR: Sue Marshall, Margo Reichenbach, Janet Martz, Jim Sheets, Gayle Gerber, Delbert Gratz, Greg) macher. ROW SIX: Sandra Eddie, Joyce Hilty, Joyce Eikenbary, Karen Mericle. A steady blur of red and white flashed by as the Bluffton High School marching band melted into different formations on the football field at half time. This large school organization does much to enliven the football games and give the spirit of the team and fans a boost. A large number of the members are underclassmen but show much talent and enthusiasm. — = soe Lair Joy Hilty, Head Drum Major, Sandra Edie, and Karen Mericle. Not Pictured: Joyce Eikenbary. 70 Mea a oe i eee | “s TWO: Tom Brauen, Coletta Lora, Connie Habegger, Greta Purves, Barbara Balmer, Jean Purves, Nancy Balmer, Jane Herr. ROW THREE: Karen Diller, Mary Jane Benroth, Kay Rodabaugh, Sue Couples, Shirley Deppler, Norma Bu- Darlene Lovell, Judy Harkness, Norm Bucher, Gene Lehman, Brice Balmer, Rex Reichenbach, James Emmert, Phil Emmans. ROW FIVE: Diana Hilty, Sandra Dillman, Lu Ann Shetler, Linda Crawfis, Scott Edwards, Mark Schu- Music is an essential element in any community as well as in school life. And even though the band is many times taken for granted as a permanent fixture in our school, no other organization would be capable of taking its place in the many fine things it does. And this could not be accomplished without the capable direction of Miss Souder under whom the band has flourished in number and talent. President, Nancy Balmer; Vice-President, Joyce Eikenbary: Secretary-Treasurer, Laura Yoder. 71 ROW ONE: Steve Sutermeister, Larry Grant, Shirley Swank, Dan Luginbuhl, Dave Yoder, Cynthia Weaver. ROW TWO: Joan Lewis, Joan Emmert, Ruth Henery, Norma Bucher, Diane Conrad, Kathy Osborne. ROW iy President, Coletta Lora; Vice-President, Gayle Gerber; Secretary, Elizabeth Raid; Treasurer, David Yoder. 72 Teaching Promoted by F.T.A. ie ee “J THREE: Coletta Lora, Gayle Gerber, Elaine Naas, Eliza- beth Raid, Laura Yoder. ROW FOUR: Sally Emmert, Miriam Augsburger, Jean Purves, Barbara Heiks. The Future Teachers’ Club was organized to acquaint interested students with the teaching field. Members acted as guides on visitation day, assisted teachers, and took charge of some study halls. Meet- ings were held several times with the College Ohio Student Education Association. Problems that teachers face were discussed. A filmstrip, “Guide- Lines for Decision”, describing elementary education, was viewed by our group. We are grateful to the college for letting us take part in their meetings, and to the fine leader- ship of Miss Slusser. : All Y By Msc Vite . ROW ONE: Richard Little, Bonnie DeVier, Philip Pan- Dan Luginbuhl, Sue Swank, Donna Basinger. ROW nabecker, David Smucker, Donald MHohenbrink, Vicky THREE: Ray Ruggley, Marcia Travis, Steven Basinger, Harris. ROW TWO: Charles Baker, Ellen Jean Johnson, Linda Baber. The Student Senate is the governing body of the school. It is composed of representatives from | each grade. The purpose of this organization is to make laws and regulations which help to better | our School. Throughout the school year students express their ideas for improving our school by making suggestions to this organization. These suggestions are discussed and often used by the senate. The senate sponsored such occasions as Clash Day, Clean Up Day and Bermuda Day. The senate chooses the assemblies and selects organizations to sell at games. The sponsoring of junior high dances was the senate’s biggest money making project. Treasurer, Sue Swank; Secretary, Ellen Johns on; President, Donna Basinger; Vice-President, Ray Ruggley. School Paper Records The News Assistant Editor, Tom Brauen; Business Manager, David Barnett; Co-Editors, Rachel Hilty and Jean Stauffer. ROW ONE: Tom Brauen, Pam Triplett, Susan Lehman, Linda Baber, Richard Little. ROW TWO: Joan Emmert, Gayle Gerber, Laura Yoder, Diane Neeper, Donna Mc- Clure. ROW THREE: Miriam Augsburger, Barbara Heiks, The Cutlass was published “to express the unbiased opinion of the student body, to establish high standards of conduct, scholarship, and sports- manship, to encourage greater interest and partici- pation in all school activities and to promote stronger co-operation between the students and the administration.” One of the biggest aims of the Cutlass Staff this year was to get out an increased number of issues promised. Each of these issues was filled with articles of interest to students. Steven Basinger, David Barnett, Jean Stauffer. ROW FOUR: Nancy Swank, Connie Habegger, Jean Purves, Sally Emmett. —— ——————————————— The yearbook of Bluffton High School appears to the reader as a mixture of paper, words, pictures, and many wonderful memories, all squeezed between the front and back covers. However, these things afe not all the ingredients which go into the making of a good Buccaneer. Additions of copy writing, picture taking, meeting deadlines, laying out pages, and typing are all needed, besides barrels of imagin- ation needed to combine all of them together har- moniously. These are all essentials but the most important items of a fine annual are hours and hours and hours of hard work, and thousands of pounds of good humor and patience necessary to withstand all the complaints and gripes of everyone not on the staff and to hold up when everything goes com- pletely wrong. This year the Buccaneer staff, having mixed all the main parts together, can look with pride at their product and say that it was well worth all the effort, and the experience and that the fun obtained from being on the staff cannot be matched in any other high school function. ROW ONE: Rae Ann Johnson, Sue Bash, Linda Bucher, Elaine Baker, Elizabeth Raid, Sandra Edie, Cheryl Martin. Editor, Elizabeth Raid; Assistant Editor, Elaine Baker; Business Manager, Sandra Edie. ROW TWO: Jan Benroth, Dan Luginbuhl, Tom Edwards, Scott Edwards, Mr. Geiger, Mr. Kirkendall. 75 Student Patrol Promotes Safety way I | | @ q i ir. a | i! f ‘ i ROW ONE: Joan Emmert, Mr. Murray. ROW TWO: | Donna Klinger, Betty Thomas, David Barnett. ROW THREE: i Sam Reichenbach, Jerry Weaver, John Neuenschwander. i Did you ever notice the students that stand around the building with watches in their hands, during a fire drill? If you have, then you know they are on the Student Patrol, and that they are timing the drill. This isn’t the only time you see them. They are the students who usher you into assembly programs. They turn the lights on and off between classes. Sometimes you hear them say, or maybe scream, “Don’t run in the halls!”, “Use the other stairs”, or i “O.K. you two, break it up.” - I The Student Patrol’s chief purpose is to insure peace and tranquility in the school. 1? Mr. Murray is the advisor of the group. , h 5 ya | 2 76 Mar and Thesa, Space Cadets from Planet No. 905 run into trouble when their space saucer runs out of rocket fuel. They land in the Palmers’ garden, paint the space saucer with invisible paint and venture into the Palmers’ home. They have been pursued by Captain Blob who plans to start a space war. Their activities provide much excitement for the Palmers, especially since Mr. Palmer is running for Congress for the first time. SENIOR PLAY CAST Suzette (Su) Palmer ___ __._._. Sandra Edie Rosemary Palmer Nancy Balmer Richard Palmer Michael Emans Olive Palmer ___ _ Donna Klingler Archibald (Buzz) _ Scott Edwards Mrs. Sellers ____ Joan Emmert Alan Sellers ___ _...._. James Badertscher Carrio’ aca --- -. Paula Greding Senator Gabreel David Barnett Margaret Gabreel Elizabeth Raid Nancy Swank _ . — Sue Bash The Blob wt Steven Basinger The Reporter oS : __ Larry Marshall Advertisers The Main Street of Bluffton, on August 12-17, 1961, was the center of attraction in the area. Bluff- ton was celebrating its 100th year of incorporation. Large crowds gathered to participate in the celebra- tions. Different businesses had displays of Bluffton in former days. Displays and demonstrations were held in the high school gym. The parade on August 17 was the highlight of the celebrations. Many businesses had floats and sponsored various area girls as queen candidates. A beard judging contest, the mid-way, antique car show, choir concert, and the Centennial Pageant were also important events of the centennial ac- tivities. We hope that the next hundred years will be as profitable for the businesses as the past hundred years have been. CITY LIMIT a ge 23% cr + I x, z gr le % $s Fy Nad, oa 4 63 , = = 5 Se oo IRRAY - “ Sad é, é IN } Aa “.- NS , AL Te. i G é NS Ay cS 4 DR. GORDON BIXEL Optometrist DR. F. D. RODABAUGH Physician Veterinarian Dentists DILLER FUNERAL HOME James Diller PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. J. W. HOUDESHELL DR. B. W. TRAVIS Physician DR. HOWARD M. SHELLY Physician DR. FRANCIS BASINGER DR. EVAN BASINGER Louise Basinger BASINGER FUNERAL HOME Bluffton, Ohio BLUFFTON STONE COMPANY Bluffton, Ohio The Bluffton Stone Company. MASTER FEED MILL Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Basinger, unidentified customer. STEINER BU ILDING AND LUMBER CO. Bluffton, Ohio Jim Katterheinrich, Chuck Amstutz, Mike Emans. WALTERMIRE'S Bluffton, Ohio Clerk, Katie Schmidt TRIPLETT ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT COMPANY FOUNDED IN 1904 Bluffton, Ohio HAROLD F. KLINGLER LIFE INSURANCE Bluffton, Ohio Donna Klingler, H. F. Klingler, Tom Edwards THE FARMERS GRAIN COMPANY Bluffton, Ohio The Farmers Grain Company DICK COOKSON MARATHON DISTRIBUTOR Bluffton, Ohio Jim Katterheinrich, Chuck Amstutz, Mike Emans. 84 ALB 1900 Head (OBA, testa etsy ACRES, socantene AUILUIRG cumuertee bAAASTOR Ao Cosriteaad + RC Certs a emt Ta elk it hf le: er om et resonate NR ee ae. a Se ia - — ee 4 tmaeet age ; fi aS oe oe ‘ff 5 , ye a% 4 pr Ad Scott Edwards, Elizabeth Raid, Dr. Howard Raid “YE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE” BLUFFTON COLLEGE Bluffton, Ohio BADERTSCHER’S © GROCERY Bluffton, Ohio Mrs. Bechtol, Scott Edwards 2S BUCHER'S SOHIO SERVICE Bluffton, Ohio Tom Bucher LELAND DILLER INSURANCE Bluffton, Ohio Sandy Edie, Dick Jordan 86 GERBER’S STUDIO Bluffton, Ohio Display window. EX-CELL-O CORPORATION Bluffton, Ohio Ex-Cell-O plant. STEINER GENERAL REPAIR Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Steiner, John Murray HAVENSTEIN’S PLUMBING AND HEATING Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Hauenstein BROOKE'S MOTOR SALES Bluffton, Ohio Tom Edwards, Mr. Brooke SERVICE AND LAUNDRY Bluffton, Ohio Roger Augsburger PINE RESTAURANT Bluffton, Ohio Jim Katterheinrich, Gary Zimmerman, Emans, Mr. Ingalls, Elizabeth Raid, Balmer, Marie Literral. STEINER HUSER Bluffton, Ohio Mr. Huser, Jim Katterheinrich, Mike Gary Zimmerman. DIXIE MARATHON Mike Beth Emans, Britt Gite ;a''tr Gane? 4 + 3 GEIGER AND DILLER Bluffton, Ohio . Tom Edwards, Scott Edwards, Mr. Diller LOOFBOURROWS Bluffton, Ohio | Gary Zimmerman, Elizabeth Raid VIDA -VIDELLA Bluffton, Ohio | Karen Bash, Sandy Edie, Pam Berry BALMER’S Bluffton, Ohio Elizabeth Raid, Linda Baber, Beth Balmer BLUFFTON FARM EQUIPMENT Bluffton, Ohio Karen Schmidt, Mr. Schmidt =... REISTMAN’S: Bluffton, Ohio Mrs. Steiner, Joyce Eikenbary SMITH'S BARBER SHOP Bluffton, Ohio Larry Crow, Jerry Marshall, Steve Clark, Richard Smith. NISWANDER’S NEWSSTAND Bluffton, Ohio Roy Schmutz, Mrs. Dirmeyer 92 STEINER STOCK | BARN Bluffton, Ohio Steers. D ANDE | SINCLAIR SERVICE ) Bluffton, Ohio — Ed Parkins, Dean Nonamaker. CLARK BUICK Bluffton, Ohio Jim Katterheinrich, Mrs. Clark, Mike Emans. 94 Bluffton, Ohio Mrs. Moser, Don Patterson BLUFFTON NEWS Bluffton, Ohio Jim Katterheinrich Donna Klingler Dave Benroth GREDING HARDWARE Bluffton, Ohio Paula Greding, Larry Crow Kool Pops Koo! Pops INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Kansas City — Winnipeg Publishers — Manufacturers Yearbooks —- Yearbook Covers Diplomas — Graduation Announcements USA wows) Ian ad oo | edited by Toren ‘a wg OE) Row one: Jerry Weaver, Chuck Amstutz, Rodger Benroth, Jim Irwin, Steve Sutermeister, Mike Reichenbach, Row two: John Mericle, Tom Basinger, Tim Warren, Loren Core, Steve Clark, Larry Crow. Ken Lugibihl hands off the pipe to Gene Balmer in the 880 relay. Sharl Steiner wins an- other shot put in one of the Pirate track meets this spring. Baseball seinen Due to several unfortunate circumstances a picture of the 1962 track squad is not available for the supplement. The Bucc- aneer staff expresses its sincere regret but lists the members of the team so that at least their names will be present. They They are as follows: Sharl Steiner, Ken Lugibihl, Tom Criblez, Dan Luginbuhl, Gene Balmer, Gary Zimmerman, Jim Diller, Dennis Swank, Dave Burkholder, Dave Travis, Charles Baker, Tom Warren, Sam Reineke, Dan Lehman, Larry Amstutz, Fred Rodabaugh, Terry Habeggar, Dennis Gable, manager, and F. J. Osborne, Coach. David Travis runs the low hurdles for Bluffton. n Graber, Don Brown, GOLF TEAM: Ke Gary tierr, -lomebogart, GIRLS' STATE: Betty Thomas, Pat Briggs. Nancy Luginbuhl, Marcia Travis. BOWLING TEAM: Row One--Jane Herr, Linda Baber, Karen Burk- holder, Pauline Kinsinger, Nancy Luginbuhl, Linda Bucher. Row Two--Joyce Eikenbary, Howard Amstutz, Chuch Amstutz, Tom Augsburger, Larry Moser, Tom Jennings, Jim Katterhein- rich, Scott Edwards. Row Three--Dennis Morrison, Dick Herr, Doug Browne, Jim Edie, Barbara Heiks, Jerry Wea- ver. Row Four--Mark Schumacher, Sharl Steiner, Ken Graber, Pat Briggs, Brice Balmer, Calvin Oppermann. BOYS' STATE: Tom Brauen, wae peel cer hie Baker, Jeanne Davis, Dan ae rice Balmer, Luginbuhl, Scott Edwards. Jerry Weaver. ee In the dugout before Pirate baseball games are found many varied kinds of activities, conversations, and preparations for the on- coming encounter, Students of all ages enjoy the frequent dances and record hops held in the gym. One of our spring assemblies was a dem- onstration of the ability of a car to stop ona dime. Here some assistants wait to meas- ure the distances with students driving the can: “a ye Uk We oe ‘ : f 4 a y ae 148 if aid Dan Lehman executes a beautiful high jump ina spring track meet. Garry Zimmerman appears to be in pain as he strives to win the 220-yard dash. _ i). « ae One of the most important eee act- ivities is Achievement Day. Students dis- play their projects and papers for the year. Dave Travis shows his science project to several interested observers. : i Students Enjoy Roman Holiday Emperor Jan Benroth gives a speech honoring the Roman army captain during the play. Ninety-two former and present Latin students and guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Emil White, and Mr. Roy Schmunk, ate with their fingers at this year's Roman banquet. The ''banquet hall ! was decor- ated with yellow, orange and brown to carry out the festive them ''Roman Holiday''. Sophomore ''slaves ' ser- ved the courses and carried the trad- itional fingerbowls. The first and second year students, wrapped in tunics and togas presented the program. The play ''Dies Festus Romanus'' was written and directed by Jean Purves and Gayle Gerber. Sev- eral of the holidays depicted in the play were: the toga ceremony, a glad- iator fight, and the Yoke of Triumph. The freshmen students led music, sang in several ensembles, and acted small parts in the play. Larry Crow and Ken Bucher, two gladiators, battle for the laurel victory wreath, Ghadwae. Nathan Cherry. Betsy Cherry. .. Melissy Turner Major Calvin Buford Miss Lucy Buford Old Tom Thanky . Mrs. . . . Margaret Dean. . Richard Hunt. Nellie Hunt. Jennie Overstreet . Caroline Dean . . . . . Tom Brauen Lynn Basinger Laura Yoder Linda Steinman Ken Graber Coletta Lora Steve Sutermeister Elaine Baker Marcia Travis Linda Baber Dan Luginbuhl Nancy Luginbuhl Barbara Heiks , The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come MUA Major Calvin Buford, a bachelor, lived alone with his maiden sister, Miss Lucy Buford, whowas no less shocked than her servants and neighbors at the advent of an illiterate mountain boy, Chad, in the Buford home. But the Major, who had found Chad and had brought him to his home, insisted that Chad be raised as a Buford and given the Buf- ord name, for there was an unexplainable some- thing that endeared Chad to the major. Except for General Dean, a neighbor, and Major Buford, Chad was friendless. Then the gossip grew that Chad knew nothing of his parentage, and with that gossip, the hatred for him increased. One humiliating situation after an- other finally drove the boy back to Kingdom Come, where folks don't keer who or what I be. National Honor Society Row one: Elaine Baker, Joan Emmert, David Barnett, Sue Bash, Tom Brauen, Marcia Travis, Donna Klingler. Row two: Jerry Weaver, Carol Pimlott, Jean Stauffer, Nancy Swank, Rachel Hilty, Diane Neeper, Elizabeth Raid, Carol Basinger, Linda Baber, and Diana Hilty. Row three: Kenneth Graber, Brice Balmer, Henry Janzen, Tom Criblez and Dan Luginbuhl, Miss- ing, Darlene Hall. The National Honor Society is established to stimulate the high scholarship, constructive leadership, purposeful service, and worthy character of the students in the secondary schools of this country. Members of the junior and senior classes who meet the requirements based on character, scholarship, leadership, and service compose the Bluffton Honor Society. Mr. Schmunk is the adviser. On May 8, the group held a banquet at Salis- bury's Restaurant, Findlay, Ohio. ey Jean Stauffer, Secretary; Sue Bash, Treasurér; and Rachel Hilty, President: IN MEMORIAM Linda Darlene Hall Born: March 31, 1944 Died: May 15, 1962 Oh! snatched away in Beauty's And oft by yon blue gushing bloom, stream On thee shall press no Shall Sorrow lean her drooping ponderous tomb; head, But on thy turf shall roses And feed deep thought with rear many a dream, Their leaves; the earliest And lingering pause and of the year; lightly tread; And the wild cypress wave Fond wretch! as if her step in tender gloom; disturbed the dead! : Away! we know that tears are vain, That Death nor heeds nor hears distress: Will this unteach us to complain? Or make one Mourner weep the less ? And thou-who tell'st me to forget - Thy looks are wan, thine eyes are wet. ate, payee teeta Lord Byron Juniors Hosts to Seniors The place was the Findlay Country Club. The date, May ll, 1962. Thevafiair, thesr.-Sr, Prom and Ban- quet. This year the juniors chose the theme ''An Ench- anted Evening'' with which to honor the seniors and fac- ulty. The evening consisted of a full course dinner, a program devised and presented by the juniors, and the dance. The beautiful surroundings of the club added to the enjoyment and impressiveness of the 1962 Prom. David Yoder was chosen as Prom king and Donna Klinger was Prom queen. After being crowned by Mr. Wilbur Howe, the royal cou- ple reigned over the festivities of the evening and dance. Commencement is Finish On May 26, 1962 Senior Class spent its final day in B. H. S. Although this was the end of their high school career, for many life was just beginning. The 44 graduates fondly and sadly said farewell to Bluffton High School, turned, and eagerly welcomed the future. For whatever lies in store for them in the years ahead, they will be weli prepared. Rev. Leonard Shepler gave the Baccalaureate speech in the afternoon, and commencement was — ‘ a held in the evening. Se po oy r ia i ‘gf | Wayne E. Shaffer, President of the State | Board of Education, was the commence- ment speaker. e Seniors line up to enter the o gym before Commencement and Baccalaureate exercises. q The mixed chorus sang twonumbers for Commence- ment, ''Blessed Are They'' and ''This Is My Coun- trys “ The honor students of the 1962 class are, from left to right, Karen Bash, Rachel The graduates prepare to leave the gym Hilty, Elizabeth Raid, and Kenneth Graber. for the last time. : _ rae + 2 S z re ‘ % ee ame ae ee a BSE Geert wee