Bluffton High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1974 volume:

Gi N LLEN COUNTY PUBLIC I 3 1833 01757 8037 GC 977.102 B62BU, 1974 BUCCANEER 74 ' S LAST LOOK At Fun 2 At Success .4 At Academics 6 At Seniors At Activities 10 At Personnel 24 At Sports 36 .$t Classes 58 At Organizations 84 At thc Senior Class 114 At the Other Qasses 124 At the Awards ...-.., l4l At the Commencement . . T .- 146 At the Sponsors . 148 i the Closing : .- 180 ) Copynght 1974 by Buccaneer Bluf fton High School, HO W, College Ave , Bluf fton. Ohio 45817; Vol. XLVI. No pan of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA At Fun At Success TSKSHrKM 5 § BEAT THOSE nUSTANGS, p[RAT£s7 SEND THEnOUT TO PASTURE. 5H0W THEA ITS NOT U5 TfiEy|| BEAT- THAT IT ' 3 AOA THET ARl after „,„ DONT GIVE W ANT SUGAR. DONT GIVE mM HAT vSWOW E l Jti3T HOU TOUCH V[ are _ A D HOW ROJGH yi Pur M- r «t ' ,1 Sf I , . It A n I o r s AT ACTIVITIES SCHOOL means individuals mingling in removing paper, leaf, and snow steaming hot dishes in cafeteria reading old and new books in library using stencil and ditto fluids in the office dispelling odors with disinfectants enjoying fragrant colognes in classes appreciating gasoline smells from the school bus and best of all — recognizing the aroma of bubble gum of the students for whom the school was built. — E. Falk (RIGHT, Queen Kathy Bohn being esconcd by Mike Kieman. (EXTREME RIGHT) The first dance honoring attendants. (RIGHT) The Homecoming Coun ir of 1973. Color My Senior attendants at the opening parade. Kathy Bohn (LEFT) and Linda Goldsbcrry. Lineup of the Homecoming parade with cheerleaders ' escort. Sr. Attendant Linda Goldsbcrry (LEFT) with Queen Kathy Bohn A close-up of the Queen. A close-up of the St. Attenda (BELOW) HOMECOMING CANDIDATES: (FRONT LEFT) Betty Btauen (Fr), Jeanne Basinger (Jr.). Lisa Francis (Soph). (BACK) Kathy Bohn (Queen) and Linda Goldsberry (St.). World Junior Attendant Jeanne Sophomore Attendant Lis; 13 Freshman Attendant Betry. hi I F 1 y I H r 1 « 1 } 1 ' ff .- ' ii H 1 1 I ' x siB {UPPER RIGHT) Senior attendants waiting for that wonderful mcnt, (ABOVE) Queen Kathy being crowned by last year ' s queen, Jaync Hilty. with Mike Kleman looking on. (RIGHT) Freshman attendant. Betty Brauen. being escorted by Football Player No 26, Ron Luginbuhl. (RIGHT) Practicing for the Big Event are David Hoffcr and Lisa Francis, soph The 1973 full court is presented in regal style. It is wonderful to remember those children who also made the event great: Kelly Giovinazzo (NOT SHOWN), Kelly Benroth, Scott Williams, Scott Stelzcr, Scott Hen- gcn and Todd Schmultz (NOT SHOWN). (ABOVE) With grins of pleasure, both Tit Jeanne Basinger sec their responsibilities. (ABOVE) Somewhat anxious are Mike Klcman and Kathv Bohn. Sadie Hawkins Dance Christmas Dance Brings joy Some came to dance, others to listen to the music ot the fen- jendrum; but all had a thrilling night filled with the Christmas spirit, as witnessed by the pictures. UPPER LEFT: Mr Groman, Jean Stcchschultc, Bill Hohenbrink, Jane Stech- schulte UPPER RIGHT: Ron Matter, Terry McKibbcn, Jane Millager, Usa Triplctt, Nancy Gratz. LEFT: Deb Mathcwson, Ron Knox, and even the Group (LOWER LEFT). BELOW: And especially Sue Matter and Rob Emsberger are filled with Chri mas Mistletoe. Fun Night For Buccaneers The Second Annual Grease Night had a grand total of 115 Greasers, who haggled to the sound of James Elvis Strunk. In spite of rings around the collar and the need for fresh cologne, the Greasers jumped and jived to the Sound of 1955! LEFT: The Bubble Gum K.d, Jeff Hauenstein. RIGHT: Tlie Master of Music of ' 55, James Elvis. BELOW: The Best Single Dancer, Carol Vcrclcr. ABOVE; Brcnda and Rex get the beat while swinging to the sounds of the 50 ' s. ABOVE: Ron asks, Is it always like THAT! RIGHT; Carol wishes that James would give her his autograph Prom At Scots Inn Is An Exciting Site ABOVE: Mr. Roby, Mrs. Roby and Mr. and Mrs. Bello dance tc Omega. ABOVE: Mr. and Mrs, Brownson en their meal. RIGHT: The OMEGA pcrf. This year the prom was held at Scot ' s Inn. The Theme was Stair- way to Heaven played by the Group Omega. The King and Queen were Roger Triplett and Brenda Rau. Post Prom consisted of the movie The Getaway and bowling and playing Put Put golf. LEFT: Susie and Brett take a stroll down the hall at Scot ' s Inn. Can It Be The Spring That Ushers In Dance Fever Too! This year ' s Spring Dance was a big success. The dance was sponsored by The Student Senate. It was a great night for dancing and everyone had a fantastic time listening to the sounds of Refuge Road. Mr. Wade was the SS adviser. ABOVE: Jean and Bill and Jeff dance to the music. The Group relaxes from hard dancing ' LEFT TO RIGHT: Carolyn Montgomery, Joyce Doty. Bill Hohcnbrink.J. Stech- schulte, and Tim King wanting no part of the group at the moment. Bluffton High Students And Faculty Enjoy First Class Entertainment In School Dances And Assemblies T H E P E R S o N N E L . .1 M k ■ ' : School Board And Administrat- ion Moves Ahead The School Board of Bluffton Exempted Village accepted the chal- lenges of youth and aimed to upgrade the community ' s educational programs. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION; ROW 1 : Prcs. Charles Hankish, Jr.. Vice Prcs, Larry Mathewson. Mr John Klay ROW 2 Mr Gerald Brooks and Mr. Robert Zimmerman. Supt. William Brownson accepted the responsibility saying, Schools exist to pro- vide constructive educational experiences for the young people of the school district. The Bluffton Exempted Village Schools are continuously striving to improve. As your superintendent, I pledge to work toward a higher standard of instructional results while trying to provide better for the total needs of all pupils regardless of abilities and backgrounds. MIDDLE RIGHT: The Board ' s Clerk. Mrs. June Strahm. LOWER RIGHT: The Superintendenr ' s Secrerary, Mrs. Joan Myers. Principal And Staff Make Education Function All generations have had wars to fight. My father ' s generation fought a war to ' end all wars. ' My generation refought the same war. Now this generation must fight the wars of human right, of pollution, of hunger, of poverty, of overpopulation, of equal educational opportunities, and of finally ending all wars. Our hope is with you, stated Mr. Wade Roby, our Principal (RIGHT). BELOW; Mr Richard Gicringer. Guidance Counselor and Asst. Foorbail Coach. i wmr ET LEFT: Mr. James Phillips, School Psych RIGHT. Mrs Sue Waronkcr, Speech and Hearing Therapisr, .N Our Faculty TEACHERS MAKE LEARNING A JOYOUS EXPERIENCE Mr. Sam Bello (B.S. in Ed. Findlay College) Math, Algebra, Wresding, Asst. Football Coach, Varsiry B Adviser. Mr. Jay Bcsecker (B.S. in Ed Bowling Green State Univ.) Biology. Environmental Biology, Asst. Football Coach, Golf. Mr. Gary Brown (Ohio State Univ., B.A. Bluf fton College, Bowling Green State Univ., Ohio Wesleyan Univ., Florida State Univ.) Physics, Chemistry, Environtnenta! Biology. Mr. Richard Corbett (B.A. Findlay College, M.Ed. Bowling Green State Univ.) Am. History, World Civilization, Cross-Country Coach. Mr. Steven Bnjskotter (Bowling Green State Univ., B.S. in Ed.) General Science, World Civilization. LEFT Miss Florence Dufficld (B S. Bowling Green State Univ.) Typin g, Shonhand, Office Practice, Bus, Law, Sr, Adviser. RIGHT: Mrs. Evelyn Falk (Findlay College, B.S. in Ed and MA. English from Bowling Green State University) Great Books, Creative Writing, Modem Novel, Communications, Buccaneer Adviser. ABOVE; Mr. George R. Grecnway (Miami Univ., B.S. Ohio Northern Univ., Indiana Univ., M.S. Stout State Univ., Wis.) Industrial Ans ABOVE: Mr. Russell Gregory (B.S. Bluffton College, MA. Ohio State Univ.) Freshman and Senior Choir, Music Appreciation, Jr. High Music. BELOW: Mr. Robert Hilry (B S. in Agr. Ohio State) Voc. Agriculture, FFA. BELOW: Mr. Don Hamilton (B.S. Bluffton College, Bowling Green State Univ.) Gen. Bus., Accounting, Bus. Math, Football Coach, Ath. Director. BELOW: Mr. James Hitchings (B.S. in Ed. Bowling Green State Univ., M.S. St. Francis) DCT, Basketball Coach. Sfe, ABOVE: Mrs. Mary Kaufmann, (B.S.M. Bluff ton College) Strings Music. ABOVE: Mr. William Lauer (B.S. in Ed. Univ. of Toledo) Geometry, Algebra, Adv. Math. BELOW: Mrs. Ruth Naylor (B.A. Bluffton College) Fresh. English, Prac. English. BELOW: Mr. Edward Milkreit (B.S. Ohio Northcn Univ.) High School Track Coach. BELOW: Mr. Fred Nordhaus (B.A. Findlay College) Instrumental Music, Marching and Pep Bands. ABOVE: Mr. Don Overmycr (B.S. Ohio State, M.Ed. Bowling Green State, Purdue Univ., Kansas State, N. Dakota State, Penn State) Voc. Agr.. Agr.-Bus., FFA. ABOVE: Miss Kathleen Pctrc Bowling Green State) French, French Club Adviser. (B.A. OhioDominit BELOW: Mrs. Mary Phillips (B.A. Bluffton College, Bowling Green State Univ. ) Am. Lit., English Lit., Adv. Reading, Dept. Head. BELOW; Mr. Steve Stitzel (B.A. Bluffton College. Miami Univ., Oxford Univ. of Eng., Bowling Green State Univ.) Health and PE, Driver Ed, BELOW: Mr. Don H. Wade (B.S. in Ed. Miami Univ.) Gov ' t. Sociology, Contemporary Problems, Fresh. Basketball. Student Senate. LEFT: Mrs. Margaret Weaver (B-A. Bluffton College, Heidelberg Univ.) Latin, Latin Club Adviser, Human Values. RIGHT: Mrs, Sue Wilch (B.A. Bluffton College) Ans and Crafts, An Club Adviser. St BELOW: Miss Carol Williams (B.A. Bluffton College) Comp., Journalism, Drama, Speech, Modem Novels, Drama Club Adviser. Cutlass Adv. LEFT: Mr. James Zink (B.S. Ohio State Univ.) OWE, Jr. High Football, Audio- Visual Adviser. It Takes All — ABOVE: Mrs. Linda Bcscckcr, Librarian THE LIBRARIANS ' HELPERS: Betsy Travis, Jane Kinn, (BEHIND) Mark Albnght, Paula Bmnn Linda Goldsbcrry, Jody Schmidt. ABOVE: ASST. LIBRARIANS: Mrs. Sharon Weldy, Mrs. Agnes Davis, Mrs. Naomi Motter (MISSING). T o R u n S c h o o I ABOVE: THE COOKS: Mrs, Donna Sterner. Mrs. Alice Wingatc, and Mrs. Geniecc King (Cafeteria Mgr.). RIGHT: THE BUS DRIVERS: FRONT: Mrs. Lola Lciber, Mrs. Lori Ann Osborne, Mrs. Roberta Warren, Francis Williams BACK: Wayne Hauenstein, Howard Habe j gcr, David Lugibihl, Kenneth Krauttcr, Ray Powell (Chairman). RIGHT: All work for the pupils here at BHS. People — Associations Support Schools The Bluf fton Band Boosters with Pres. Don LaRoche and Bluff ton Athletic Boosters with Pres. John Schmutz support the school. Miss Betry Hamilton (LEFT) is President of the Bluffton Education Association; other officers are Mrs. Evelyn Steiner, President-Elect; Mrs. Evelyn Falk, Secretary; and Mr. Ellwyn Hanzler, Treasurer. Bluffton Parent-Teacher Association is proud of Mr. Reldon Schirch, Pres.; Dr. Richard Huss, Vice- Pres.; Mrs. Mary Ann Jordon, Secretary; and Mrs. Virginia Moser, Treas. The Ohio Association of Public School Employees is administered by Mr. Wayne Hauenstein, Pres.; Mrs. Marilyn Johnson, Treas.; and Mrs. Lxjrena Leedy, Sec. Miss Hamilton is the newly eleaed president- elect of the Ohio Association of Classrootn Teachers. RIGHT: Mr. Jerry Burkholdcr is Caretaket of Harmon Field. EXTREME RIGHT: Tim King, Robin Amstutz. John Skjorshammer, and Jane Hilty inspca Harmon Field. V :jl_ 1 1 ' t: 7. 1 JL ■ ' ,• ' -■ f t: 2 BELOW; The Community uniting decide to finish the Howe Tennis Couns. Cross- country Excels The Seven Saturday Speedsters. Hold It, boys. I forgot the watch- No bread and water for the Mighty Stridcrs. ' -; • • ' ROW 1: Darrell Groman, George Brooks, Mark Burkholder. Coach Corbett. Mark Phillips, Roger Triplett. ROW 2: Ron Knox, Larry Tnplett, Rex Bacrtscher, Max McCaffcrty. Keith Lauffer, Tony Car- mack. ROW 3; Terry McKibben, Bob Hcrr, Dan Groman, Ron Mat- A GREAT SEASON FOR THE BLUFFTON PIRATES FULL OF PRIDE, DESIRE, AND VICTORY! What ' s the odds. Coach. ' Ron Knox in a flash. Bluffton harriers show their pride after they finish second at district. The Mighty Pirates Surpass Others Led by the coaching of Hamilton, Bello, Besecker, and Gieringer the Pirates had a great season. Ending up with eight wins, one loss, and one tie, the Pirates were Run- ners-up in the N.W.C. The only loss was to the hands of the Conference champ and tie to Cory-Rawson. The Pirates showed a very strong offense as well as defense. It ' s Go — Fight — Win Dunny on the move. Look guys, I made it! ' Better luck next time! Put It away Freddie, here comes the coach! We ' re jacked. Klay! ir WEARS RED Utf That ' s right! Groucho finds his true home. ROW 1 Dave HoHer, Tony Carmack, Coach Jim Hitching, Asst. Coach Mike Van Zilc, Brian McCune. Joel Dunifon. ROW 2: Dave Stratton, Ron Schmutz, Mark Phillips, George Brooks. Jerry Howe, Tom McManus, Tim King. NOT PICTURED: Paul Miller. TOP RIGHT: Dunny hits two for the P.rates- Basketball Season Ends With 11-8 BELOW: Sticks shows his talent on defense. Bluf fton Basketball consisted of three seniors, seven juniors, two sopho- mores. Though their record doesn ' t show much. The Pirates lost many games by under five points! Coach Hitchings looks over the situarion. LEFT: Arc you ticklish? RIGHT; Comment Carmack passes to Scratton. ' tMt ABOVE: Hey, what do you say, let ' s go, fight, win. RIGHT: Senior Mark Phillips made first team NWC. mi J.V. Basketball Has Exciting Year ABOVE: Bailey docs the ole bailee jump, RIGHT: Two more for the mighty Pirates, ACROSS: ROW 1: Mike Baumgartncr, Dave Krieder, Danny Caskic, Garth Yant, Dave Mathewson, Larry Carmack. ROW 2: Ron Luginbuhl. lay Stratton. Chris Wengcr, Jeff Poguc. Dan Groman, Dennis Burk- holder, Tim Lehman, Manager. Frosh Are Runners-up In The N.W.C. BELOW; Coach Wade looks over the scene LEFT: Caskie goes around the corner. RIGHT: Get off my back; Big Teams Wrestling went Big Time this year at BHS, drawing 13 seniors, 5 juniors, 7 sophomores, and 13 freshmen from the student body. Space was limited for the group but not the coaching, for in only the third year, they compiled a 9-1, and especially noted was beating Cory-Raw- son for the first time. .IBUNL . . .2. . .2. . .1. . .Blastoff. .SBC ABOVE: Chuck runs head on into Qx per. ABOVE: Mike sets up for another exotic hold! BELOW: Tony puts a saddle on this Horse! BELOW: Mike prepares to pin his opponent. Doing Big Things Take Down were the words most often heard in practice, and it made a big difference at many matches. Taking a Third at the Lakota Tournament that had 11 AA schools and placing first in the A classic, shows the power of Bluffton ' s Wrestling Teams. Hats off to Coach Bello and his mighty wrestlers! ROW 1: Kevin Parthemorc, Jef f Shaw, Jeff Kleman, Jeff Hauenstein, Bill Smith, Larry Van Acta, Mike KJeman. ROW 2: Rob Emsbcrgcr, Pat Flinn, Milo Luginbuhl, Tim Neufcld, Terry Frick, Phil Luginbuhl, Jeff Brodman, Phil McCafferty. ROW 3: Rex Badertscher, Randy Strahm, Carey Hudson, Al Shinn, John LaRoche, Andy Millager, Tom Hudson. ROW 4: Steve Van Atta, Tony Gratz, Chuck Schlhorst, Delmer Nuzum, Mark Albright, Don Luginbuhl, Jim Leiber, Max McCafferty. ROW 5: Keith Lauefer, Dan Hight, Bill Setzer, Dave Simons, Mic Flinn, Jeff Schmidt, Randy Murray, Asst. Coach Bill Lauer. ROW 6: Head Coach Sam Bello, Mgr. Rick Wiess, Mgr. Mark Cameron, Jon Krehbiel LEFT: Victory is just another one of those things for Larry Van Atta. Best Record Mike Kleman, 16-4 Most Pins Chuck Schlhorst, 13 Fastest Pin Chuck Sehlhorst, .40 Most Takedowns Tony Gratz, 22 and Jim Leiber, 22 Most Reversals Tony Gratz, 22 Most Excapes Mike Kleman, 9 Jim Leiber, 9; Bill Smith, 9 Most Near Falls Jim Leiber, 27 Most Team Points Don Luginbuhl, 48 RIGHT; Bronco Larry makes riding tuff. ABOVE: Is this what happens when you lose weight? ROWS ! ! M ' RIGHT: Lugie ready to Stack his man LEFT: Delmer ' s Victory cheer might put to shame the cheerleaders. RIGHT: Smitty puts the squeeze on ' iiM ' N ABOVE: Max trying to relieve himself of a Pesky Carey ! asite. ABOVE: Milo stares down his C-R Opponent, Golf Team Swings Into Action! The 1974 Golf Team had a very successful season, starting off by winning the NWC and the Sectional Meet. They were defeated in the District, but a wonderful year for Coach Besecker and his golfers. GOLF RESULTS BHS 185 Arlington 181 Allen East 167 Wapakoncta 187 Allen East Fort Jennings BHS 184 Paulding 168 Delphos- Jeff. 178 Arlington N. Baltimore 1 76 Wayne Trace 179 Lincolnvicw Paulding 175 Fortjennings Delphosjeff. 177 Leipsic NW CONFERENCE: BHS 354 Lincolnvicw Delphosjeff. Allen East Paulding Crcstview SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT: BHS 354 Minster Delphosjeff. Arlington Lincolnvicw St. Henry Leipsic Wapakoncta F. Jennings Crcstview Ottovillc F. Recovery 370 372 379 4tW 410 422 428 452 ABOVE: Tom McMannus, Ron Knox, Christ Shutc, Tom Dory, and Mark Phillip J3ISTRICT: Ottawa Hills 320 won. RIGHT: Chris exhibits his style. RIGHT: Tom keeps out of sand traps. ABOVE. Mark demonstrates how to become a Most Valuable Golfer. Tracking Trackers ROW 1 : Roger Triplet!, Brett Stratton, Bill Sommers, Keith Reichenbach, Jeff Boehr, Tim King, Dave Stratton, Jim Leiber, Larry Van Atta, Fred Weiss, Tony Gratz. ROW 2: Ron Matter, Dclmcr Nuzum, Kent Badertscher, Dave Simons, Terry McKibbcn, Kevin Parthemore, Joel Dunifon, Ron Schmutz, Jay Stratton, Dave Kreider. ROW 3: Q ach Bruskotter, Dave Mathewson, Ron Luginbuhl, Allen Shinn, Coach Ed Milkreit. ABOVE. State Track Qualifiers, Dave Stratton, Roger Triplett, Brett Stratton ABOVE: Coach Ed MUkrcit ■Mtegigyu ABOVE: Pushing Hard! ABOVE: Put the hot chocolate on, Mom. Tm comin home. ABOVE: Up and over and Ouch ABOVE: Captains, Bill Sommers and Jeff Beoher, BHS Baseball Is Still Great That old adage Give a boy a bat and he ' ll grow up a tme American still works at Bluff ton High School. 1974 SECTIONAL CHAMPS; BACK ROW: Jeff Hauenstcin; Mgr,. Rob Ernsbcrger, Ron Shinn, Bob Hcrr, Chris Wengcr, Bruce Frick, John Fritschi, Mark Albright, Jeff Kleman, Micky Flinn; Mgr KNEELING: Brian Smith, Brad Caskie, Mike Kleman, Coach Van Zile, Tim Falk, Brian McCune, Ron Knox. FAR LEFT: Brad Caskie gets ready to hit a home run! BELOW LEFT: Will Brian be another Johnny Bench? BELOW RIGHT: Brian Gaylord McCune gets ready to throw another greaser! w xLJeiMF ij ii ||_ K ' - 0f i : ' yi k.5 ' ' s W l ' ABOVE: Coach Van Zilc. ABO ' E And now the Three Stooges in the baseball contest. The Baseball Team of 1974 really did a great job. Improving on last years 0-15 record, the Mighty Pirates fought their way through rugged competition to win the Sectional Championship. The individual awards were Mike Kleman, MVP; Tim Falk, best hitter; and Ron Knox, best pitcher. Congratulations team and Coach Van Zile for a job well done. ABOVE: I told you so, Coach! LEFT: Hey Coach, where ' s the suntan lotion? . iSa l Bluffton High Scores Higher And Higher Each Year VARSITY BASKETBALL BLUFFTON 60 VS Lcipsic 47 67 Pandora Gilboa 72 58 Delphos Jefferson 51 63 Perry 54 60 Wayne Trace 81 42 Upper Sciota 45 •78 Waynesfield 64 58 Pandora Gilboa 44 85 Spcncerville 36 63 Elida 65 65 Crestview 46 77 Cory-Rawson 47 61 Kal.da 59 51 Ada 56 57 Allen East 76 60 Arlington 51 57 Columbus Grove 55 61 Lincolnview 87 •49 Continental 55 (• Tournament Games) FRESHMEN BASKETBALL BLUFFTON 46 Delphos Jefferson 35 41 Cory-Rawson 25 44 Perry 37 34 USU 42 46 Lincolnview 47 33 SpencerviUe 37 41 Crestview 30 43 Ada 45 39 Allen East 49 36 Arlington 42 64 Columbus Grove 20 •32 Perry 25 •29 USU 20 •36 Lincolnview 42 - . -.x ,j,,.. „ Tfi CROSS COUNTRY ' SCORES iJr BLUFFTON 43 VS. Ottawa Glandorf 27 •nr ■ V 20 Hardin Northern 43 20 Waynesfield Goshen 43 J ■ ' ..J 22 Upper Sciota 42 1 Ni 18 Allen East 37 r M 30 Wynford 59 r m 24 Elida 35 L j« 23 15 31 Waynesfield Goshen Fon Jennings Ada 47 50 m 25 J 27 23 29 22 Patrick Henry Perry Rjverdale Perry 60 79 67 64 ■m Sectional: B uff ton 1st Dist ict: Blu ffton 2nd .. . State Finals: Bk ffton 9th ' ' ■•, . Score Tallies: Roger Triplett The Thrills Of Winning! WRESTLING SCORES BLUFFTON 33 VS. Arcadia 37 Col. Grove 25 Mohawk 42 Lima Central Catholic 64 Kenton 51 Arlington 51 Paulding 31 Elida 28 Cory-Rawson 60 Ayersville STATE SECTIONAL AAA Bluffton: 2nd (2 points behind state champion) (13 schools) STATE DISTRICT A-AA Bluffton: 13th (65 schools) LAKOTA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Bluffton: 3rd (1 point behind Swanton) A CLASSIC TOURNAMENT AT VAN BUREN Bluffton: l5t(13 schools) FOOTBALL SCORES BLUFFTON 40 VS. Convoy Crestview 26 Wayne Trace 7 Ada 53 Perry 13 Allen East 35 Paulding 42 Spencerville 28 Delphosjeff. 25 Col. Grove 7 Cory-Rawson BASEBALL SCORES BLUFFTON 7 3 VS. Riverdale Perry Paulding 9 2 Ada Spencerville 6 3 3 Upper Sciota McComb Leipsic Allen East 6 Pandora 5 Crestview Col. Grove ' 9 Ohio City 2 Ottoville ( Sectional Champs at Gomer) Score Tallies by Dave Simons . ' ' . H f mii Literature And Life And The Tools Of Language English courses arc no longer boring. Interest was created in Great Books, Human Val- ues, English and American Literature, Modern Novel, Composition, Creative Writing, Advanced Reading, Communication, Journalism, Speech, Drama, Buccaneer, Practical Eng- lish and Frosh. Lit. LEFT; A dash of College Bowl on Crime and Punishment in Great Books. BELOW: Mrs. Phillips acquaints snidcnt teacher Mrs. Karen Van Zile with sutdcnt decorum in Am. Lit. classes. English Dept. consists of 5 teachers: Mrs. Phillips (Dept, Head). Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Phillips, Miss Williams, and Mrs. Falk. Lisa Triplet! demonstrates how to put in your contacts. (Speech) Tim Fallc m one of his more serious moments attempts to get an A on his speech. Discussions in groups help to make Modem Novel more interesting. 1 i Who knows what evil lurks in the minds of these young men! ..-: ' JB, Buccaneer Becomes 3 Classes This year Buccaneer took on more classroom activities with instruction three times a week and study hall the other days for some. Students were taught to write copy, captions, head lines, news articles and ads; to compose and photograph good pictures; and to sell ads for the yearbook; and to master the details of accounting. Field trips and Grease Night added to their fun. ■ 1 -1 i Editor-in-chief Roger Triplet! receives the week ' s assignments from Mrs. Filk. Deb Knox, Betsy Travis and Kathy Kinn Roger ' s orders. Don ' t spill the cement! ' Oh, the Buccaneer went up today, says Phil Sommers. Rhonda Granger and Dave Shi quips for copy. I think study hall days arc the best for my art, says Jane Bixel to Penny Wilch and Robin Amstutz. The Cutlass Revives Writing editorials, splitting up the class to work on different pages, writing humorous articles, exposing little known facts, going up town to interview the town ' s populi — that was the business of getting out The Cutlass in Journalism class. But that wasn ' t all that happened, the rest is dear only to Miss Williams and her favorite class of pupils. BELOW: Kin ' Miller, Kayleen Moser, and Betsy Travis are interrupted by the Bucc. photographer while they study. BELOW: Dave Stratton, Brad Caskie, and Doug. Bochr cutup during their cutting-out of artwork for the paper. LEFT: Neil Cockrell, Jane Stechschulte, Sue Bracy, and Jeff Brodman watch Mr. Tom Edwards demonstrate layouts at THE BLUFFTON NEWS. RIGHT: Miss Williams with her classes enjoy the field trips to the local newspaper. Mr. Bcllo and Mr, Lauer letter E! Math can be exciting for some, says Keith Lacufer. Math Challenges BHS Youth There ' s Fine Art Here Too The Industrial Arts Dept. was very active this year. Not only did they add a new Electronics course, but they also worked hard on their old courses. They learned during class time about metals, manipulating various machines, proper use of manual tools, and how to draw. Everyone had completed individual projects, mak- ing lovely Christmas presents. LEFT: Bill Hohenbrink masters a machine: mind over matter. ABOVE: Rick Swisher tells Steve Burkholder, I think I got it this time. ' ABOVE: Mike Fisher whispers to Mr. Grcenway, You used SCOPE this morn- ing, too! Today ' s Science Classes Progress Tcxiay ' s science classes no longer stay within the class- room with a dash of an experiment and an equation but out in the field, wood, and stream to discover a better way to live. Teachers in this department are (RIGHT) Mr. Bruskotter, Mr. Brown and Mr. Besecker. RIGHT CENTER: Leslie Shirch, Terry McKibben, and Lisa Triplett. RIGHT BELOW: Doc Bruskotter lectures to his class. BELOW: Delmer Nuzum attempts to remove a bad tooth in Fred Wiess ' s mouth. JrA..- •d. V , J fj ' BELOW: Doc Bcscckcr explains fungi to his class. ' nf: ' I WPJ Seek And You Will Learn — History and Government classes presented panels, discussions and lectures on past and present issues. Students became involved in trying to solve the nation ' s political and social problems, thus terms like Watergate, women ' s lib, ecology, environment and even impeachment resulted in lively arguments. Mr. Wade in Government and Mr. Corbett in History (PICTURED LEFT) engineered many debates in their classes. Jj RIGHT: Cindy Habcggcr, Jean Haucnstcin, Susie Bracy, Jean Stechschulce, . ' Kathy Dillcr, Amy Zimmerman, Deb Williams, Jane Stechschulte, Penny Wilch, Deb Giovinazzo, Jane Bixcl. f- Never A Dull Moment In History-Government Classes Students studied the past to help understand the present and perhaps avoid the future mistakes and re-enforce the good acts. LEFT; Jay Lugibihl, Doug Weldy, Kim Bums, Diane Dillcr, Jeff Brodman, Rhonda Granger, Bruce Augsburger, Nancy Hart. BELOW: Alone one studies, with two there is discussion. f . MID DLE LEFT: Deb Chidester, Ann McCune, Barb Reichcnbach, Pat Diller, Sharon Arm- strong, Diane Hubcr, Sharon Shaw, Koncta Campbell, Judy Schmidt. LEFT: An attentive class listens (as evidenced by two students) while Mr. Corbctt evaluates the panel in front of the class. C ' est Tres Bon! Yes, it is very good to be speaking another language! The French classes this year had a new teacher. Miss Petro, who added a touch of Italian to the romance language. Other than parlez- vous-ing in the classroom, the students enjoyed the culture of France and the philosophy of the masters including Sartre ' s Existentialism. The staged dramatic skits added spice to the learning. ABOVE: Mile, Petro teaches the techniques of French, BELOW; Learning comes easy for some students. BELOW: Bailey wonders if there is such a word as . @C 4. Who Said Latin Was Dead! Latin classes this past year were exciting lessons in learning aix)ut the old Roman Empire and the masters who preserved the Greek language and culture in many of their works. Besides stress on vocabulary, the students appreciated the recordings and films that took them back to the Caesars and Horace. R BS I 1 V B ui H B m wi R m ABOVE; Jay, is the word Agricula? BELOW: I wonder if the Romans had this trouble . 00t ABOVE: Is it really possible that the kids had to learn to talk that way Music — Not a day went by that there wasn ' t some kind of music in our life. Music students all have experienced concerts, hard rehearsals, evening practices and most imponant was the final test at contests. Looking back over the year, the students had music wherever they went. BELOW: Jeff Bochr. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mr. Nordhaus. ABOVE: What was that, girls ' LOWER LEFT: Mrs. Kaufman instructs the string students. LOWER RIGHT: Lon Bohn puts her clarinet ,away after a hard work out Music Music Art Is Popping All Over Here in the Art Room, a simple pop bottle was recon- structed into a form of art to its creator. In the painting units, the students found touches of realism with fantasy. The room itself had changed from a drab cluttered place to a work of art — new tables, stools, shelves and cupborads. Students enjoyed the change by discussing favorite soap operas and whistling gay tunes while they worked with clay, paint, and pieces of junk to make beautiful things. Who knows, from these walls may come another Van Gogh, Gauguin, or Durer. RIGHT Mark Phillips. Jeff Brodn Wilcfi. and Kaylecn Moser wicfi Mr: ABOVE: Gary Howe, Betsy Travis, and Rc. Badcrtscficr enjoy Mrs. Wilcfi illustrated lecture. Brothcr-Sistcr Creativicy on display: Leigh and Mark Phillips have something to be proud of. Mrs. Wilch taught a diversified program this year. ABOVE: She demonstrates group (Garth Yant, Kathy Moser, Denise Bucher) sketch on another project. The Crafts have their turn for Creative Art with Cindy Habegger, Cheryl Amstutz, and Terri Burkholder. BELOW: Anything can be turned into a work of an, says Mrs. Wilch. BELOW: Holding the pens firmly are Dave and Brett Stratton. Preparation For Business Students, under the direction of Miss Duf field and Mr. Hamilton, saw the necessity of hard work for preparation in the business world. And they were not disturbed e.xcept by the outsider . . . the Bucca- neer photographer. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. Hamilton ' s Peace be quiet sets the mood for accounting for Jim Lciber and Janice Nusbaum. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mr. Hamilton and Miss Duffield are ready for All Business. BELOW: Deb Williams, Jean Hauenstein, Connie Kahle and Renee Granger work out in Office Practice. • ■ ' d ' ; - ■ B| B Kt B II [ 187 ||r s ABOVE. M,ss Duff.cid checks the- students ' daily outn I ABOVE: Prof Hamilton checks Tim Fisher ' s tnil balance while Jeff Hauenstein flins with S. Mar Home Males And Females Everybody — male and female — enjoys cooking and sewing with Mrs. Adkins (LEFT). When you walk down the hall and this delicious smell hits you in the face, you know that the classes are cooking up a storm of tempting foods. And those great bow ties, jackets, aprons, and dresses they make are beautiful presents. UPPER RIGHT; Valarie Spangler awaits instructions with other classmates. MIDDLE LEFT: Kathy Bohn and Sue Schirch roll out a cake and mark it A. MIDDLE RIGHT: Sharon Shaw and Judy Schmidt work on their budget and menus. LOWER LEFT: Even Rob Ernsberger has to check his recipe. RIGHT: Ed Fctt works at no ochci place than Fett ' s Hardware. FAR RIGHT: Tim Burkholdcr works at Bluffton ' s IGA. RIGHT: Doug Bird Bernard works at Larry ' s Sohio. FAR RIGHT: Dave Shook works at Ernsbergcr Jewelry Store. Mr. Zink Meets Challenge Of Providing O.W.E. For BHS BHS ' s curriculum supports many hours in acquiring jobs, providing relevant class work, and creating ■ interest for the students under the guidance of Mr. Zink. f RIGHT Adviser, Mr Zink .W DCT Offers Students The Opportunity To Make Progress In The Business World And Money LEFT DCT Officers: Prcs. Steve Amsrutz, Vice Prcs. Bill Parkins, Sec. Carol Barrels, Treas. Linda Herrmann, Librarian Gary Stewart. ABOVE: Carol works hard at A-Z Market. ABOVE: Lisa Brodman sews gloves at Peerless Glove Factory. Working as a waitress, mechanic, secretary, factory worker and going to school is difficult but rewarding. The DCT class is composed of seniors working 15 hours a week with a total of 570 hours a year. Students this past year were taught by Mr. Hitchings two perio ds of the day and then were taught by other teachers for other required courses. The class had made a total of $6,000. LEFT: Adviser, Mr. Hitchings, ready for most anything. Agri-Business Moves Ahead . Agri-Business supponed interest and fun in field trips to Lima ' s Superior Coach where new school buses are made, to dinner at Decatur ' s Back 40 Restaurant, and to Central Soya Processing Plant. In the classroom the stu- dents learned how to live on and manage the farm with modern equipment. I don ' c see no butterfly valve! ' What ' s the answer for 2? Mr. Wcllman, Mr, H.lry , Mr, Ov students Driving — Beware! Learning new traffic laws and how to drive a car is what Drivers Ed. is all about. Taught by Mr. Stitzel, the students took many trips and saw a lot of sights, including accidents. Spending some of the time in classroom helped them pass the tests. ABOVE: Mr. Stitzel with group to help plow the snow. The snowmen are Jeff Luddwig, Terry Sarge Frick, Rick Fields, Greg Chicken Brenneman. RIGHT: Hey, this moonshine works as good as gasoline. RIGHT: Mr. Stitzel with Terry Frick, Doug Dunlap, Dale Elwood go where driving a car gets you out of study halls. Be careful, there ' s a hard floor down there ' Without Phys. Ed. Class Any Day There Would Be All Work And No Play 1-2-3-4, don ' t stop now; there ' s more: Jumping jacks, windmills, sit-on-the floor; Believe me, gym class is far from a bore. 5-6-7-8, Health class, don ' t be late; Learning manners and how to choose a mate. Good habits and how to watch your weight. Oh, I made it! 1 hope no one is watching ' Mrs. Persinger looks to the man from Oxford for some instrtjctions. 1-2-3 Heads Up Or — Mr. Stitzcl ' s pastime is watching girls go by. BELOW: One of the Health Classes. RIGHT: Cutting up in the gym is different from cutting up in cl -•■■.i.tfir: ABOVE: Dave Srratton and Doug Bochr display some oi their talcni RIGHT; Dale Elwood conducts a class in pyramid building. A T T H E O R G A N I Z A T I O N S OI|. ;aas«««se!K i ' ■ W ' a ' .,. % ■« ' ■ . ' -; jf m : G s o V t e U d r n e m n e t n t ' Sii r 7 I, h Supt. Brownson ' s Student Advisory Board (ABOVE): ROW 1: Don Burris, Ted Cnble ROW 2: Deb Anderson, Darrell Groman.Jane Millager. Margaret Baker. LEFT: Mr. Brownson as Adviser stated that the group was formed to open up school district superintendent. It is hoped that this opportunity for free and open d: the high school and help eliminate conflias that might arise on student issues. Mary Pannabecke lines for high school students with the ill provide a basis for improvements in BELOW: The High School Student Senate also deals Bohn, Adviser Wade, Betty Brauen, Diane Zimmerly. ' ith student needs and government. ROW 1 : Ron Matter, Tom Clark, Kathy ROW 2: Jean Stechschulte, Sue Matter, Marga- ret Baker, Ann Reichenbach, Becky Winkler ROW 3: Don Overmyer, Kathy Kloeppel, Jeanne Basinger, Jill Hamman, Kim Naylor, Peg Griffith. The officers arc Pres. Baker, Vice Pres. Over- myer, Sec. Griffith and Treas. Matter s A E R e P I a c e s F T A BHS students venture into the educational field with adviser, Mrs. Naylor: ROW 1 William Sommers, Kent Badcrtschcr ( Pres ), Adviser, Mark Mover, Mike Simons, Daryl Hall. ROW 2: Sue Grccnway (Vice Pres), Ann McCunc, Rose Matter, Anne Reichenbach, Jeanne Basinger (Sec). ROW 3: Renee Huss Tricia Neff, KaycClosson (Historian). B H S A r t C I u b E m e r g e s BELOW: The An Department brought about another change — The Art Club headed by adviser, Mrs. Wilch: ROW 1 : Jane Bixel, Jean Stechschulte (Treas.), Betsy Travis (Vice Pres.), Adviser, Jeanne Basinger (Pres.), Janice Nusbaum, Kathy Bohn, Margaret Baker, Rex Badertscher, Jef f Kleman. ROW 2: Kim Amstutz, Sue Gieger, Jane Stechschulte, Leigh Phillips, Ellen Bi cl, Deb Knox, Kim Miller. Roger Brodman, Neil Cockrcll. ROW .V Jodi Schmidt, Michelle Baumgartner, Deb Hartman (Set ), ni.ina Dillcr, D.anc HuIkt. Jaync Souslcy, DebMathewson. Annr Rt-.ihcnbach. Honor Society Initiates New Members Honor Society initiates new members at a banquet sponsored by the Citizens National Bank. The organization is advised by Mr. Gieringer. New Members are (Row 1) Percr Shctler, Ted Criblez, Ron Williams. Mike Simons, Garr - Crites, Deb Ander- Mr. Gieringer checks the banquet invitations son. Sue Maag, Jayne Sousley, Kim Naylor, and Judy Gocchc. BELOW: Old Members are {Row 1) Connie Kahle. SueGreenway, Adv. Gieringer, Jeff Bochr. Margaret Baker, Will Sommers. (Row 2) Mark Phillips. Kathy Diller. Brenda Rau, Keith Reichenbach, Darrell Groman, and George Brooks. Buccaneer Club goes to BGSU. After a hard day of being inscruacd. Gordon Mcthaney works. Mrs. Lcibcr bussed the groi It takes a lot of effort to hold up under the i and surrounding Bluffton area. tin of all the work of selling ads downtown LEFT: Roger Triplctt. Edit dury. i-Chief, with Asst. Kent Badertschcr prepare for camera RIGHT (OPPOSITE PAGE): ROW 1: Kent Badertschcr. John Skjorshammcr. Rob Ernsbcrger. Phil Sommers, Jeff Hauenstein. Tim King. Jane Bixel. ROW 2: Neil Cock- rell. Deb Knox. Kathy Kinn, Penny Wilch, Jane Kinn. Betsy Travis, Robin Amstutz, I3cb Giovinazzo. ROW 3: Dave Simons, Sue Matter. Sue Maag (WD). Carolyn Mont- gomery. Joyce Doty, Sue Bracy. Laura Town. ROW 4: Margaret Baker (WD), Joyce Amstutz. Rhonda Granger. Tammy Amstutz. Darrell Groman (WD), Amy Zimmerman, Jane Herrmann. Buccaneer Goes All Out Buccaneer Club puts the FUN in high school curriculum. With field trips, workshops, and staged crowing events, many students made Buc- caneer Party Night a success and aided in selling the yearbook in Hal- oween pranks and the Easter Bunny Amy Zimmerman ' s leading the group in selling yearbook eggs. LEFT: Bill and Fred are Fairy nice friends, laughs Sue Greenway. Proof of Buccaneers ' Salesmanship — a mumified Mr. Wade by Amy and Robin Amsrutz Is thac the way to treat the ill. dying, dead! LEFT: It takes a lot of muscle to put out that good ole Buccaneer! Who Ya Rootin For B . . . H . . . S! The Pirates were Red The opponents were Blue The cheerleaders backed their ream And had faith in them too. They loved every minute, It ' s their thing that they do. Winning or losing, the gals stayed true. Making cheers, creating assemblies, signs run-through These are just a few things that cheerleaders do. Spirit ideas, special days, on Friday dress-alike, Added alot to get the school psyched. For a special ball game or a match that night. LEFT: Penny Wilch, Deb Giovinazzo, Pat Amstutz, Deb Mathcwson, Peg Griffith, Jayne Sousley. ' BELOW: Cfieermaster Penny W.lch Wrestling Pays Off With Active Cheerleaders Cheerleading for the Big Wrestlers was tiresome and fun, but it really helped the guys pin him, hold him, flip him, take down ringing in their cars. LEFT: (FRONT) Judy Winkler, Jane Millager. (MIDDLE) Lisa Francis, Kathy Kinn, Deb Knox, (TOP) Anita Yosc. ABOVE; Captain Kathy Kinn. Frosh Cheerleaders Pep Them Up Cheerleading this past year was both exciting and rewarding. These girls encouraged the team to put forth their best efforts. Senior Choir With Its 83 Members Goes To State Contest Practice and more practice paid off for the group this year. Thanks, Mr. G. OFFICERS: Jeff Bcohr, Vice President; Brcnda Rau. President; Linda Goldsbcrry-, Treasurer; Kathy Diller, Robcr; Jeff Hauenstein, Robcr; Rob Emsberger, Secretary. (Not pictured — Direaor, Mr. Gregory.) DISTRICT III REPRESENTA- TIVES. ROW 1: Ann Rcichenbach. Jennifer Heibert. Jane Stechschulte ROW 2: Deb Chidestcr, Nancv Gratz. ROW 3: Ron Williams, Garry Crites. ROW 4: Mary Panna- becker, Jean Stechschulte. Amy Zim- ROW 1 : Linda Goldsberry. Jane Millager, Cathy Kloppel, Deb Rucbush. Tricia Neff. Ann McCune. Deb Prinzi. Deb Chidestcr, Amy Zimmerman, Rcnee Huss, Nancy Gratz, Ann Rcichenbach, Deb Giovinazzo, Sue Greenway, Deb Williams, Deb Kimmct, Sue Matter, Kimbcrly Burris. ROW 2: Kim Miller, Kaylccn Moser, Jaync Sousley, Linda Weber. Lisa Carmack, Kathleen Alt, Tamura Amstutz, Tom McCanus, Tom Snare. Daryl Hall. Jeff Hauenstein. Doug Bcchr, Don Ovcrmyer. Kathy Diller. Margan Baker, Ellen Bixel, Chris Braucn, Deb Anderson, Lisa Triplctt. Brcnda Rau. ROW 3: Kathy Koontz. Becky Winkler, Jane Bi.xcl, Ted Criblcz, Steve Trost, Terry McKibbcn. Ron Warren, Peter Shetler, Bill Luginbul, Keith Rcichenbach, Garn ' Crites. Jeff Bochr, Ron Knox. Jack Hubcr, Ron Matter. Jane Stechschulte. Jennifer Hiebcrt. Marcia Kaufmann. Kay Closson. ROW 4: Pat Amstutz, Peg Griffith. Deb Amstutz. Jed Marquart. John Krehbicl, Bill Sommers, Jay Marquart, Joel Dunifon, George Brooks, Ron Williams, Dave Simons, Rob Emsbcrber, Tony Gratz, Darrell Groman, Kent Badcrtschcr. Deb Burkholdcr, Iris Ncufcld, Terry Herr. Up Early With The Frosh Choir ABOVE: FRESHMAN GIRLS ENSEMBLE: BACK ROW: Lori Bohn, Denise Burkholder, Lori Gratz, Marsha Herrmann, Martha Ramseyer. FRONT ROW: Jenny Schirch. Tammy Shetler. Diane Zimmerly, Mar ' Templin. ABOVE: Lon Ek)hn at the piano with Mr, Gregory directing. Have you ever tried to get up early in the morning and sing! Well, that ' s what the freshman chorus did all year. It paid off, the girls received the superior rating; and the boys, an excel- lant rating. Here we go for supe- riors all through high schcxjl, Mr. Music Man! ABOVE: ROW 1 Becky Amstutz. Betty Brauen, Debbie Greenway, Candy Bcnham, Diane Zimmerly, Beverly Amstutz, Manha Ramseyer, Jodi Schmidt, Lori Gratz, Jenny Young, Marsha Herrmann, Sherri Beach, Jenny Bracy, Beth Shelly. ROW 2: Dorethea Rodabaugh, Jennifer Schirch, Barb Morris, Marcia Spangler, Judy Theis, Laura Nelson, Lori Bohn, Denise Burkholder, Carol Heldman, Shirley Wingate, Tami Shetler, Sue Palte, Mary Templin, Karen Kohh, Lena Shmdeldecker, ROW 3: Ron Luginbuhl, David Kreider, Denise Burkholder, Milo Lugmbuhl, Tom Clark, Jeff Pogiie, Dan Groman, Lendon Warren, Dan Parent, Mark Moyer, Mike Baumgartner, ROW 4: Alan Shinn, Randy Strahm, Tom Hudson, Pat Flinn, Jef f Schmidt, Steve Maag, David Cramer, Andy Millager, John LaRochc, Paul Weaver. Marching To The Beats Of Their Hearts The BHS Marching Band under the direction of Mr. Fred Nordhaus strutted on the field in their stUl-new uniforms, but it did not take long to realize that the band ' s greatness had not changed - terrific ' U,ng hours of August practice and after-school drill prepared them for the wonderful halftime shows and glamor in several parades. m ir ■ The Concert Band also displayed outstanding talent and many Blufttonites appreciated their performances this past year. Drum lV.il Begins the Musical Treai: Marching Band in Concen Formation. (Photo by Bluffton News.) BAND OFFICERS: Deb Burkholdcr (Librarian!. Sue Grecnway (Reporter). Brenda Rau (Vice Pres,). Roger Triplet! (Pres.), Lisa Fritschi (Librarian), and Deb Mathewson (Sec.-Treas.), t f ti;.il!?. ' ii-.lL 4. fe%4 Band practicing {or Homecoming Roger Triplett (Photo — Blutfton News) Band at Football Game Showmanship Ano To make the football shows more enjoyable, the ban added eight pom-pom girls with their three majorettes. Th instructor for the group was Miss Kathleen Herrmann, wh ' designed their costumes and drilled them after school. Th I majorettes performed with fire batons and flags with th ' pom-p om girls, which make the half time show most spectaa lar. We ' re sure our right arm convinced our left arni. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jenny Schirch. Kathy Bohn, Deb Kjmmet, Amy Zimmerman. Ann Holt. Deb Knox. Lisa Carmack. Anita Yost. - s lamour [o show could be great without the excellent performance of the BHS 1 under the direction of Mr. Nordhaus and his managing staff: Pres. er Triplett, Vice Pres. Brenda Rau, Sec. Deb Mathewson, Treas. Deb :holder, Librarian Lisa Tritchi, Reporter Sue Greenway. ABOVE: Sue Greenway, Jane Herrmann, and Deb Greenway. Head Majorette Jane Herrma Awaiting the down beat and away they ; RIGHT: All shows involved hard practice in all kinds of weather. Here is a perfect day — prac- tice and all. Blufftonites Go Roman Under the direction of Mrs. Weaver, BHS Latin Club goes Roman even to selling the slaves, dressing for the occasion, and eating with their fingers. Of course, they visited the under- ground. ■ MirsMTi BELOW; ROW 1: Terry McKibbcn, Ron Matter, Tom Clark, David Kriedcr, Mrs. Weaver, Bill Sommers, Jeff Hauenstein, Beth Schmidt, Mary Templin, Marsha Kaufman. ROW 2: John Fritschi, Dan Groman, Paul Weaver, Sue Lutz, Doris Groman, Deb Anderson, Ellen Bixel, Deb Amstutz, Marsha Herrmann, Diane Zimmerly. ROW 3: John LaRoche, David Mathewson, Lyndon Warren, Daryl Hall, Jodi Schmidt, Ann McCune, Dorthea Rodabaugh, Becky Amstutz, Sherri Beach, Tami Shetler. ROW 4: Lisa Fritschi, Jane Milliger, Mark Albright, Nancy Gratz, Lisa Triplett, Don Overmyer, Renec Huss, Mary McCunc, Kathy Kleoppcl, Jennifer Heibcn, Carol Vercler. ROW 5: Dave Simons, Jay Marquet, Keith Rcichenbach, Kent Badenscher, Jon Kreihbal, Amy Zimmerman. Darrel Groman, Susie Matter, Mark Phillips, Rose Matter, Terry Herr, Gloria Bucher. ARLF 3 NvLTY Oh, To Go To Paris Oui,Oui! The French Club had come to play an imponant part in the life of many BHS students. The after-supper meetings presented most enjoya- ble activities for the students to prolong their class French-speaking experience and had also given the students another IcxDk at the French culture with entertainment and good French food. Miss Petro, although working on her Master ' s, enjoyed the petite French programs under- taken by her students. ABOVE: FRENCH CLUB MEMBERS: ROW 1: Diane Hohenbrink, Marty Diller, Mark Phillips. Bill Sommcrs, Rob Ernsberger, Deb Amsrutz, Beth Schmidt, Val Spanglcr, James Strunk, Emmy Bohn. ROW 2: Sue Greenway, Jean Stechschulte. Deb Chidester. Deb Anderson, Kathy Diller, Jane Stechschulte, Sue Lutz, Judy Goccke, Cindy Lehman, Linda Weber. ROW 3: Leigh Phillips, Rose Motter, Cheryl Gciger, Glo- ria Buchcr, Terry Herr, Kathy Alt, Theresa Mathews, Miss Petro. ROW 4: Susie Matter, Lori Gratz, Marcia Spangler, Jenny Young, Chris Moser, Bonnie Kchler, Lisa Carmack. LEFT: FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS: Usa Carmack. Sec-Treas.; Susie Matter, Pres,; Deb Anderson, Vice Pres. Do you mean to say, wc hit a wrong r TECH Crew Susie, Pete, and Don. Drama Club Performs Again Oh, you can ' t realize what you ' re saying! My soda is lumpy ' The Drama Club got started by presenting Our Town. The leads were Bill Sommcrs. Lon Gratz. Gary Crites, Cindy Lehman, Darrel Gro- man. Deb Amstutz. and Ted Cribies. Ramseyer Chapel was the scene, and Miss Wil- liams and Mrs, Phillips made it all come together for a big success. Drama Club Functions With Many Activities Student Directors Garry Crites, Beth Schmidt, a Ron Warren stage three one-: plays at Bluffton College. ROW 1: Paul Weaver, Ted Criblez, Pete Shctler, Ron Warren, Adviser Miss Williams, Marty Diller, Oaryl Hall, Deb Amsrutz, Dave Simons. ROW 2: Don Overmyer, Lisa Triplett, Marsha Kaufman, Kathy Kloepcl, Deb Anderson, Deb Chidester, Beth Schmidt, Mary McCune, Doris Groman, Bonita Kehler, Nancy Gratz. ROW 3: Bill Sommers, Darrell Groman, Amy Zimmerman, Mary Pannabecker, Tony Gratz, Mary Tcmplin, Tami Shetler, Chris Moser, Jennifer Hieben ROW 4: Garry Crites, Margaret Baker, Kathy Bodin, Cindy Lehman, Emily Bohn, Jane Millager, Lori Bohn, Rcnee Huss, Kent Badertscher, Ron Matter. RIGHT: Beth with adviser Miss FAR RIGHT: Larry Triplett, Jon Krehbiel, Darrell and Doris Gro- man. Cynthia Lehman with Beth, w e G o t RIGHT: Smdcms decorate the Press Box for BHS Homecoming. y RIGHT; Even the Cafeteria cooks join in the Spirit — BEAT CORY-RAWSON! LOWER RIGHT: The Cheerleaders work hard on signs- BELOW: The Pep Band, under the direction of Mr. Nordhaus, electrifies the BHSers. LEFT: Mr Brown leads che srudcnes in a mighty cheer — LET ' S GO — BELOW: (CENTER) Cheerleaders spell Spirit and perform in every way to create i ( RIGHT) Cheerleader Van Atta will do anything to keep our teams BELOW: Spirit Club. Pep Club. Bleacher Bums — all make the teams win: ROW 1: Margaret Baker. Susan Geiger, Anna Francis. Sue Schirch. Deb Chidestcr. Terry Herr. Diane Diller. ROW 2: Dave Simons. Sue Matter. Barb Reichenbach. Sharon Shaw. Kathy DiUer. Kathi Badertscher. Ellen Bixcl, Kimberlv Burns ROW ?: Rob Ernsbcrger. Laura Town. Sue Brac . Diane Hubcr. Jean Hauenstein. Carolyn Montgomery ' . Deb Hartman. Lena Shindel- decker. ROW 4: William Sommers. Tricia Neff. Renee Huss. Rose Matter, Sheri Beech, Janice Nusbaum, Carol Heldman. Jenny Young. LEFT: Adv Pcrsinger and Managers Kathi Badertscher and Deb Chidester energize the group. Achievement In A Good Day ' s Work ABOVE: Members of OCT class relax, while Mr. Hitchings instruas them on how to get along with your employer. BELOW: OWE CLUB ROW 1: Tim Burkholdcr. Ron Kiwker. Mr Zmk, Dwight Nusbaum ROW : Earl Dunlap.Jim Gay, Ronda Hudson, Doug Ber- nard. ROW3: L.I If l i.ii ll.l.lni.,n R,n ( ,,m r..n THE MIGHTY VARSITY B: ROW 1: Rob Emsberger, Tony Gracz, Dave Simons, Tim King, Jeff Bochr, Milce Klcman, George Brooks, Jeff Hauenseein, Roger Watldns, Phil McCaf ferry. ROW 2: Max McCafferty, Bruce Frick, Fred Wiess, Dave Stratron, Joel Dunifon, Brett Stratton, Del- mer Nuzum, Tim Falk, Charles Sehlhorst. ROW 3: Michael Flinn, Mark Phillips, Tom McManus, Brian Smith, Bill Sommcrs, Coach-Adviser Bello. Officers of the group are Pres. Mike Kleman, Vice Pres. Dave Stratton, Sec. Jeff Hauenstcin, Trcas. Roger Triplctt. Bound by a common goal, lettering in a varsity spon, the members of Varsity B are united at all times — even in the annual Cup Cake Eating Contest. This past year Chuck Sehlhorst defended his title by devouring 82 cup cakes. Runner-up Mr. Gieringer could not come close to Chuckle Boy (RIGHT). s I t y B G r o w s W I t h t t I e s t e r s iris ' Athletics Hit New Highs GA this year had its ups and downs in basketball, soft- ball, volleyball, track and gymnastics. Under the direction of Mrs. Persinger and Mrs. DeWiess, and Mrs. Phillips. Learning how to steal bases, how to do a monkey turn, how to serve a volleyball so it stays in bounds, learning how to use the shot put . . . right, how to use man to man defense was all part of 1973-1974 sports activities. V, BASKETBALL RIGHT: Anna Francis. Deb Anderson, Sharon Shaw. Sue Cramer, Amy Zimmerman, Brenda Rau, Joyce Dory, was not present, and Coach DeWiess. BELOW: Strike three. BELOW: Judy Theis and Terri Burkholder play tennis on the new Howe Tennis Courts BELOW: GYMNASTICS CLUB: TOP TO BOTTOM: Leshe Schirch. Betsey Travis, Kim Miller, Becky Winkler, Joy Gossard. Deb Mathcwson, Lisa Fritchi, Lori Bohn, Vickie Diller, Jenny Schirch, BELOW: Joyce Doty pitches for the Softball I LEFT: .rV BASKETBALL: ROW 1: Linda Weber, Leigh Phillips. ROW 2: ludy Thcis, Joyce Amsrutz, Lori Grat?, Terry Herr. LEFT; The girls ' gym class tries their luck at archery. LEFT: Ronda Hudson gets her turn to serve for Volleyball. LEFT; STL ' DENT LEADERS: ROW 1; Jim Leibcr. Dcanettc Flory, Craig Major, Lynda Hur scy. Kevin Wcycr, Ste ' C Van Acta, Mike Kle- man, Deb Giovinazzo, Pat Amstutz, Susie Mat- ter, ROW 2- Lynn Spallingcr. Teresa Van Acta. Jane Herrman. Amy Zimmerman, Jane Stc chulte, Susie Brao,-. Deb Knox. Ron Schmutz. Mark Phillips, Tim King. Brett Stratton, Garry Crites. ROW 3; Beth Schmidt, Pat Dillcr, Doug Boehr, Bill Sommers. Dave Stratton, Mary Pan- nabeckcr. V; Joyce Dory runs her laps for track. m ABOX ' t: ' OLLE '  BALL TEAM ROW 1. Di.mc Dillcr. Deb Hartman. Deb Anderson, Rencc Huss. Joyce Don, Susie Matter ROW 2: Sue Cramer, Kim Burns, Cmdy Wood, Rose Mottcr, Sue Lutz, Carolyn Montgomerv ' . Susie Bracv- RIGHT: ROW 1: Sue Cramer, Becky Amstutz, Cindy Wood, Beth Pncuman, Denisc Bucher. ROW 2: Kim Bur- ris, Diane Diller, Deb Hartman, Joyce Amsutz. Cindy Wood, Joyce Dory, FFA Creates Work And Play FFA had an exciting year this past one with panels, field trips, work units and the banquet which was high-lighted by recounting the basketball games with other schools. Co-Advisers were Roben Hilty and Don Overmyer. f- FFA QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS; LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Braucn, Queen Lisa Francis, Kathy Bohn. FFA OFFICERS: (FRONT) Robcit Herr, Reporter; William Hohenbrink, Pres.; Don Brauen, Sec. (BACK) Jack Hubcr, Student Adv.; Tom Hurscy, Vice Pres.; Brad Caske, Sentinel. ABOVE: ROW 1: Bill Hohenbrink, Dave Dunlap, Tony Carmack, Tom Wcycr, Brad Caskic, Dale Goecke, Mark Burkholder. Mark Hotfcr, Don Braucri, Rodney Hudson, Earl Dunlap, Joyce Mchel. Bob Hanthom. ROW 2: Kenny Rieman, Doug Dunlap, Dave Hoffer. Bob Herr, Robert Spallinger, Wayne Bixcl, Duane Haucnstein, Jay Stratton, Kevin Wood, Jay Lugibihl, Tom Kibele, Mike Victory, ROW 3: Doug Messinger, Rick Fields, Dale Elwood, Frank Brown, Tim Dillcr, Richard Rieman, Steve Burkholder, Chris Shute, Jon Basinger, Don Burns, John Michel, Karen Badcrtscher, ROW : Ehvainc Burkholder, Wayne Hubcr, Dale Elwood, Mike Picklesimcr, Mr. Hilry, Mr. Overmyer, Mark Moyer, Jack Huber, Richard Kohli, Curt Habbeger. a ' 11 i hidJit- ,;m ABOVE: Adviser Mrs. Adkins with Cathy Leibcr. ABOVE: Mrs. Lucy Coc lectures at Diet Workshop. FHA Takes On New Interests With New Adviser Adkins FHA this past year s pruced up with roller-skating parties, yard sales, eat-outs with parents, banquets, leg contests, and work projects within the building and at the state convention. Truly was a different and gladful year. Officers were Pres. Judy Schmidt, Vice Pres. Sharon Shaw. Treas. Anna Francis, Sec. Deb Hartman, Hist. Sharon Armstrong, Pari. Connie Kahle, Song Leaders Cheryl Amstutz and Rose Motter. CHARl ROW 1: Sharon Armstrong, Anna Francis. Deb Williams, Sue Grcenway, Val Spangler, Vicki Diller ROW 2 Sue Matter, Deb Burkholder. Sharon Shaw, Judy Schmidt. Deb Anderson. Sue Brac-y. Lori Town. Gloria Buchcr. Barb Reichenbach. ROW 3: Jean Haucnstein. Diane Diller. Kim Burns. Mrs. Adkins, Jodi Schmidt, Cathy Leibcr, Jenny Young, Carol Heldman, Janice Nusbaum. ROW 4: Pat Diller. Donhea Rodabaugh. Diane Diller. Deb Hartman. Connie Kahle. Rose Matter, Carolyn Montgomery, Sherri Beach, Sue Pake. Bowling For Darlings! Bowling Club met every week just for gutter balls, spares, and STRIKES, and most of all for just plain fun! Sue Grcenway ■jhows her prc-Unvling t The mafia at work! A winner comes through for Deb Wil Deanerte Flory has i good torni too . LEFT: What ' s the score now, Val! AT THE SENIORS Darrell Eugene Groman Pres. Amy Jean Zimmerman Vice Pres. Robert Wesley Ernsbcrger Sec. Debra Ann Burkholder Treas. iiiiii £i ] ' 3 « itj ;- ' Deborah Jane Amstutz «s Cheryl Lynn Amstutz Patncia Louise Amstutz Sharon Kay Armstrong John Bryan Augsburgcr David Kent Badertscher Karen Sue Badertscher , Margaret Ann Baker Kay Jean Birchnaugh ' A J r 1 ' ■ ' ' I . ' u ■ A. ' flr fi ' ' ' — mI vIl Hf B Jeffrey Neil Boehr Jane Marie Bixel t. % Wf -w y jw Jk r ' iw ' Kathryn Ellen Bohn Susan Louise Bracy George Malcolm Brooks Robin Lynn Brown Cynthia Jo Buchcr , Gloria Elaine Bucher f f% JI9 0fl- J B ' V Sv; . A ' CM . Of.N I jfll «Ki rf 1 F T fl Hfl ' Mark Luther Burkholdcr Koncta Campbell Pamela Renee Burkholdcr Earl Kenneth Cheney Debbie Ann Chidester Darwin Richard Crawford Kathleen Ann Diller flfct k 2. ' in Patricia Jane Diller Vickie Sue Diller ' r i a f David Vintson Dunlap ' . ■- tri Frank Victor Evilsizer |Mp %¥ A yiK.1 S lfMit!:li i Louise Marie Evilsizer .% t Edward Lee Fctt Susan Anne Fish Anna Maria Francis Cheryl Ann Geiger Pcbra Lanelle Giovinazzo - r ' Robert Eugene Geiger i -« ; -l i Linda Jean Goldsbcrry i If, y Sv Susan Rencc Granger j . mA f If ' L i Wsi K Tony Evan Gratz Deborah Kay Green Sue Ann Greenway Cynthia Joy Habeggei Jeffrey Lee Hauenstein Linda Beth Herrmann wm ' m Jane Marie Herrmann Mark Raymond Hof fer Mm William Alan Hohenbrink Diane Kay Huber Lynda Jaync Hurscy Rodney Allen H Thomas Lee Hursey Debra Ruth Kimmet Constance Jean Kahle Timothy Oliver King .r ,n. Michael Stephen Kleman Kathy Ann Kinn Deborah Jeanne Knox H M[ X H JH Bl HpES ' - r: fc i Rachel Hauenstein Lambert Kathy Jean Koontz Ifcr: ' !!!! } Don Robert Luginbuhl Craig Alan Major ' - ' , 1 .J M m Phillip Carl McCaf ferty 1 1 Ann Elizabeth McCune Jay Burdcttc Marquart Susan Kay Matter Joyce Ann Moscr - CLASS FLOWER IS THE PINK PEONY. Timothy Lee Neuf eld i= I Dwight James Nusbaum - S w Mary Beth Pannabccker William Henry Parkins : - Wayne Christopher Pneuman Mark James Phillips Bicnda Kay Rau Keith Wynn Reichenbach Barbara Ann Reichenbach ■ ■.: ySiisan Marie S Spife ' f ' : ;iKaSfesSSSa -. ' Charles James Sehlhorst I Judy Ann Schmidt William Thomas Setzer m David Jon Sherman i i 4 Sharon Diane Shaw Ronald Dean Shinn William David Simons V 1 ( ' I i; ' i i f 1 i J m i y i K 1 i f w % m m aM : John Erling Skjorshammcr . William Paul Smith ♦. t-f 1 . William Dean Sommers Lynn Edwin Spallinger Valarie Jane Spangler ' ■ ' i :-y ttsr . SPv I 1l Jane Mary Stechschulte Brent Clifford Stratton Jean Ann Stechschulte Lloyd Eugene Theis Gary Lynn Stewart Laura Mane Town ' ?i ' W j mtfj mR mlmm Roger Lee Triplett Steven Donald Trost Larryjoe Van Atta ■.. ' Steven Lynn Van Atta Roger Leonard Eugene Watkins Kevin Lewis Weyer Debra Kay Williams Penny Lyn WiJch -:? ' ■ ' Rebecca Jean Winkler Anita Chreistine Yost And Those Seniors Who Were Graduating Juniors This Past Year m ; ' feii !:vv ? I Rickic Ellsworth Ncwland Stephen James Amstutz 5 - ' H i mk. ' ■ Carol Elaine Battels 1 M 4 Lisa Ann Biodman Joyce Gloria Michel And Those Seniors Who Were In l m mm College 1 i,-- M m ' X This Past Year l|,:c :;::;::. Kaicn Marie Krddet S ancy Jean N l The Juniors ' Creativity Behind these mighty walls were the Juniors striving upward in sp)orts, scholarship, friendship and love tor fellowman. Behind these walls were the workers for the Prom — to nnake it a better one than the year before. And behind these walls were the scholars who studied more this year than any other year. Yes, we took a look at 74, now come on you great ' 75! Kim Amstutz Sandy Amstutz Stephen Amstutz Deb Anderson Bruce Augsburger Daro] Barrels Jeanne Basingcr Michelle Baumgartn Doug Bochr Jeffcry Brodman Lisa Brodman James Brooks Deb Brown Paula Brunn Tim Burkholder Kim Burns Tony Carmack Brad Caskie The juniors Sparkle With Imagination Neil Cockrcll Janet Conrad Ted Cnblcz Garry Criccs Robin Davis Diane Diller Martin Diller Connie Donaldson Joyce Doty Tom Doty Joel Dun if on Timothy Falk Dcanette Flory Bruce Frick Judy Goccke Lisa Goodman Joy Gossard Rhonda Granger Pegg ' Griffith Dons Groman D3r -I Hall Jane Hall Jill Hamman Nancy Han Dcbra H; The juniors Pack The Stadium With Action And The School With Laughter RIGHT: CLASS O FFICERS: Sandy Amsrut?. See ; Jaync Sousley, Trcas.. Lis Goodman, Prcs.; Kim Naylor. Vice Prcs. Terry Hcrr Gary Howe Jerry Howe Jack Huber Rhonda Hudson Michael Inskccp Jeffrey Klinger Ronald Kooker Keith Laufcr James Lehman James Lciber Jay Luginbuhl Phil Luginbuhl Bill Luginbuhl Susan Lutz Susan Maag Max McCaffcrry Brian McCune Janice Marsh Deb Mathcwson Gordon Methency Joyce Michel Kimberly Miller Paul Miller Carolyn Montgomery The Juniors Reveal Great Scholarship And Talent Helen Mullenhour Kimberly Naylor Riclcy Ncwland Delmar Nuzum Debra Prinzi Elizabeth Quinn Ann Rcichenbach Beth Schmidt Ronald Schmutz Pecer Shetler David Shook Michael Simons Philip Sommers Jayne Souslcy Douglas Stephens Brett Stratcon David Stranon Richard Swisher Elizabeth Travis Theresa VanArta Ronald Warren David Welch Douglas Wcldy A Last Look At Sophomores Being a Sophomore was getting class rings after going through agony to decide on which style, washing cars for extra money, baking cookies for bake sales, getting pressure from upper classmen, and deciding what courses to take so that it wouldn ' t be too hard. But best of all, bemg a Sophomore was being a part of gocxl ole BHS. LEFT: CLASS OFFICERS: Rcnee Huss, Trcas; Jane Kinn, Sec; Lisa ris, Pres. . V. Pres,. Don Bur Mark Albright Kathy Alt Joyce Amstutz Robin Amsrutz Tamura Amstutz Tamura Amsrutz Vicki Armstrong April Augsbuger Rex Badenscher Jodi Basingcr Doug Bernard Glenda Bish Wayne Bixel Emily Bohn Tim Bracy Chris Braucn Don Brauen Roger Brodman Frank Brown Dcnise Buchcr Steve Burkholder Terry Burkholder Don Burris Kim Camron Lisa Carmack Kay CI OS son Penny Cockxcll Benjamin Corson Sue Cramer Timothy Diller Dana Dodge Douglas Dunlap Earl Dunlap Dennis Edingcr Clair Elwood Linda Feency Ricky Fields Timothy Fisher Rhonda Flemmg Michael Flinn Lisa Francis Lisa Fritschi James Gay Susan Geiger Nancy Gratz Kevin Green Cunis Habcgger Duane Hauenstci Helen Hawkins Robert Herr Jennifer Hcibcn Dave Hoffer Diana Hohcnbnnk Ann Holt Robert Howard Learning Becomes Both Painful And joyous f! fill t fcH Desire For Individualism Quickens Our Interests Rcncc Huss Marcia Kaufmann Bonita Kchler Jane Kinn Jcffcry KJcman Cathy Klocppcl Ron Knox Brcnda Kohli Richard KohU Jon Krchbicl Cynthia Lehman Cathy Leibcr Jcffcry Ludwig Mary McCune Terry McKibbcn Tom McManus Jed Marquan Mark Marshall Ron Matter Theresa Matthews Doug Mcssinger John Michel Jane Millagcr Chris Moser Kathy Moser Tricia Ncf f Tim Neu wan sch wander Iris Neufeld Janice Nusbaum Don Overmycr Kevin Panhcmorc Leigh Phillips Sharon Rcichcnbach Kcnnith Ricman Richard Ricman Marie Robens Marie Roy Dcbra Ruebush Leslie Schirch Robcn Schlhorst Jeff Shaw Brian Smith Ron Smith Tom Snare Robert Spallinger Daryl Sterner Randy Steiner Ron Steiner Diane Stoodt Larry Triplctr Lisa Tripled Stan Trost John Vchre Carol Verclcr Mike Victory inda Weber Richard Wiess Judy Winkler Cindy Wood Change Focuses On The Freshmen For1974 ' s Last Look Being new at BHS the Freshmen seemed to have no problem getting lost on their way to class or finding their lockers. On gym days you would always see groups of them in the halls scared to death, but they survived and now look for- ward to 1977. LEFT: CLASS OFFICERS: Lon Gracz, Sec; Martha Ramseycr, Vice Pres,; Marsha Herrmann, Prcs.; Deb Grecnway, Trcas. Michael AUer Beverly Amstutz Mark Amsaitz Rebecca Amsrutz Richard Armstrong Jon Basinger Michael Baumgai Sherri Beach Steven Bcemer Candy Benham Lorraine Bohn Jenny Bracy Betty Brauen Gregory Brcnnemai Dcnise Burkhoider Dennis Burkhoider Dwaine Burkhoider Mark Cameron Larry Carmack Danny Caskic We May Be New And Green, But Watch Us Grow Up Tom Clark David Cramer David Deeds Robert Dot son Michael Dye Manin Dyck Dale Elwood Bruce Fields Michael Fisher Patrick Flinn Terry Frick John Fritschi Rodney Goldsberry Lori Gratz Debra Greenway Dan Groman Todd Hauenstein Carol Hcldman Marsha Herrmann Danny Hight Wayne Huber Carey Hudson Tom Hudson Tom Kibelc Karen Kohli Yes, We Are Climbing Higher RIGHT: So Socrates is right — the better! David Kreider John LaRoche Timothy Lehman Mile Luginbuhl Ronald Luginbuhl Stephen Maag David Mathcwson John Michel Andy Millager Barb Morris Renec Moser Mark Moycr Randy Murray Kevin Neff Laura Nelson Susan Pake Daniel Parent Michael Picldesimer Elizabeth Pneuman Jeffrey Pogue Mark Prinzi Martha Ramseyer Mary Ricman Dorothea Rodabaugh Jennifer Schirch Look For Us In 1977 Jeff Schmidt Jodi Schmidt Beth Shelly Tami Shctlcr Lena Shindeldeckcr Alan Shinn Chris Shute Marcia Spangler Randy Swisher Mary Tcmplin Randy Strahm Jay Stratton Rhonda Town Robin Town Lendon Warren Paul Weaver Perry Welch Christopher Wcngei Kathleen Weyer Evelyn Wimer yJli Kevin Wood Ganh Yant fc m Jennifer Young ' wC Mark Zimmerman X — Jt Diane Zimmerly ,,sMi ■ .-mw-mmi - ' ; V ' - V ' ViU ' v ¥ ... 4. .r ;«t«. ? . '  % . - ■: I 3ssp-  . a8P ' «=s8 a fS«S «IiSa««9SB «8S?.if -e ■ V ' -? ;■ A T T H E A W A R D S Rewarding Awards LEFT: Outscanding Frosh Mar ' Templin in English 9 ranked first in rhc state, first in the dis- trict competitions naturally. Cyntfiia Lehman placed Uth in Eng. 10 (district regardless of school size, 3rd in div. 2 district, and 19th in state div- 2. State honors in Div. 2 went to Ted Criblez, Mike Simons, Keith Reichenbach, and Lorraine Bohn ABOVE: Mr Gieringer congratulates Kathy Bohn, Margaret Bake andjeff Bochr. Mrs. Adkins presents State Homemaker Award to Sharon Sha Mrs. Adkins presents Betty Crocker Award to Kathy DiUer. Mrs. Falk presents Threc-year-Awards to Jane Herrman (pictured), Sue Matter, and Sue Bracy. Mrs. Falk presents Staff Managerial Awards to Amy Zimmerman (pictured) for Production Manager; and Roger Triplett, Editor-in-Chief. ABOVE: Mr. Gicringcr presents district 2 scholastic achievement awards to John Fritschi (pictured), Ted Criblez, Mi ke Simons, Cynthia Habcggcr, Keith Reichcn- bach, Lisa Fritschi, Lorraine Bohn, Debra Greenway, and Tcrsa Matthews, ABOVE: Mr Brown presents awards to Science College Bowl Team: Pete Shctlcr, Ted Criblez, Jeff Bochr, and Garry Crites. I R ■j Bi Iv 1 ' ! ■ ■ B 1 LJ fl n Efl iIhhIs je IHiL S HBRSfiJ LEFT: Mrs, Falk presents Great Books award to Janice Marsh. NOT PICTURED: Linda Herrmann receives DCT Award from Mr Hitchmgs. BELOW: Special Bucc recognition for pho- tograpfiy goes to Todd Gratz of Blufft News for this Rewarding Award picture. BELOW: Special classroom achievement from Mr. Grecnway ' s class goes to Jay Lugi bihl for his clock. Oh, Those Mighty Pirates! Tony Gratz receives his well- deserved MVP Wrestling award from Coach Bello. For baseball — Tim Falk receives his leading hiner award from Coach Van Zile as Mike Kleman MVP and Ron Knox best pitcher look on. For Wrestling — Coach Bello stands with wrestlers Chuck Sclhorst MVP wrestlers. Mike Kleman most Pins and Tony Gratz MVW, and HOT- award- A Special Thanks to the Pirate Trackettes (not picnired) Kathy Bohn. Mary Pannabecker, Ann Rcichenbach, Peg Griffith, Deb Mathewsi.n, Lisa Francis, and Judy Winkler. Rewarding Awards Go To BHS Athletes Roger Triplett smiles as he receives his MV Track Award from Coach Milkrite. Bluffton placed 7th in district meet with 21 fxsints: Brett Stratton won the district shot put with a toss of 51 9 ' 2 inches; Dave Stratton placed fifth in the 440-yard run with a time of 52.6 seconds, and Roger Triplett soared 12 feet in the pole vault to place third in the district competition. Roger won the state award with a record-breaking 13 feet. (Not pictured) Tony Gratz set a new high-school record in the two-mile run with 10:12.6 breaking Roben Holt ' s 1968 record. Coach Hitchings stands with his Basket- ball players as they receive their awards. Dave Stratton was awarded Most Valuable Defen- sive and in NW Conference, Basketball Hon- orable Mention. Mark Phillips was awarded Most Valuable BB Player, Best Cross-Country Runner, and NW All Conference First Team Basketball Player. George Brooks Field Goal and Free Throw Shooter awards. Mark Phillips receives his MV Golfer award from Mr Bcseckcr. With all these awards Mark was recognized as the No 1 Senior Athlete for BHS. LEFT THE CLASS OF 19 4 AWAITS TOMORROW A tear falls — A smile appears — Tliis is not the end: This is the beginning of accepting full responsibilit y for WORK, FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE! Photo by Parent. The 1974 Class was the largest yet to graduate from BHS with 116. Ceremonies were held at Founders Hall, 3:00 Sunday, May 26, diplomas were presented by School Board President Charles Hankish Jr. Class Motto was Today is the First Day of the Rest of Our Lives, Class Flower was Pink Peony, Class Colors — Burgundy and pink. Class speakers were President Darrell Groman, Roger Triplett, Margaret Baker, and Bill Sommers. Honor students were Valedictorian Roger Triplett, Keith Reichenbach, Mark Phillips, Constance Kahle, Glora Bucher. Advisors for the Senior Class were Miss Florence Duffield, Mrs. Evelyn Falk, Mr. Gary Brown, and Mrs. Phyllis Adkins. ACROSS: Roger Triplett presents his valedictory speech. Other class speak- ers were Darrell Groman (Class Pres.), Bill Som- mers, and Margaret Baker, Photo by Parent. Getting ready for that important last walk in the Ninety-Third Annual Commencement aroused comments: Is my cap on straight, What shall I do with my hair, and Guys, this is it, no more hors- ing around! LEFT: Senior Ensemble pres- ented Old Irish Blessing and Benediaion, direaed by Mr. Gregory The BHS Band rendered Brighton Beach, Sonatina and Ceremonial Recessional, direaed by Mr. Nordhaus. Photo by Parent. A T «?s;! '  « 3 ' !j ' ' S ?S ' T H E J S P o N S o R S DICK COOKSON DISTRIBUTOR Marathon Pyrofax Gasoline L. P. Gas Fuel Oils Bot+led-Bulk Dick Cookson Bluffton, Ohio458l7 THE POTTER THE PAINTER AND CANDLESTICKMAKER 1 29 North Main Street Bluffton, Ohio Phone 358-8415 Arts and Craft Supplies Ceramics and Gifts WOODCOCK POWER PLANT Division of Ohio Power Company Bluffton, Ohio jUir-yrp-vi Pho+o by Gerbers S+udio RENNERS GILLETT UNION 76 PASTRY SHOP Our Specialties — SERVICE Cakes and Sweet Rolls Wilbur Renner Bluff+on, Ohio 220 N. Main St. 45817 Bluffton, Ohio ( THE BRASS BUCKLE Bluffton, Ohio Allan M, Nye Jay Besecker Where Quality and Fashion Count R E I C H E N B A C H L U M B E R I N C .M 1 WE ' RE BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY- PAUL REICHENBACH, Owner Harmon Road Bluff+on, Ohio Phone 358-6906 BIXEL THE FARMERS MOTOR SALES FORD SALES AND SERVICE GRAIN CO. DEALER IN Grain, Seed, Coal, Feed, Fertilizers and Farm Supplies 1 3 1 Cherry Street Blufffon, Ohio Phone 358-5861 Bluff+on Telephone 358-5931 Pandora Telephone 384-3255 ■A EX-CELLO CORPORATION PACKAGING EQUIPMENT DIVISION Bluffton, OhIo458l7 EVAN ' S THE ORIGINAL SPECIALTY SHOPPE NICKERSON FARMS Ladies ' Apparel Fine Country Foods Domestics Sportswear America ' s Favorite Our Specialties Highway Host Bluff+on, Ohio SR 235 and 175 Mount Cory, Ohio 45868 TERRY ' S DRIVE-IN ' We Grind Our Own Hamburg Bring Beauty Into Your Honne BASINGER FURNITURE Bluffton, Ohio 45817 SKELLY DRIVER EDUCATION SCHOOL 130 Nor+h Lawn Avenue COTTAGE GIFTHAUS Bluffton, Ohio BALMER ' S LADIES FASHIONS 126 Nor+h Main Street Bluffton. Ohio Harold Balmer, Owner BLUFFTON PRECAST CONCRETE CO. R. R. 2, Bluffton, Ohio Manholes Septic Tanks Splash Block Steps Phone 358-6946 BRUCE SHELLY INSURANCE 105 Nor+h Main Street Bluffton, Ohio 358-2096 BURKHOLDER LAWN AND GARDEN Corner of North Main Street and Hancock-Allen County Line Road R. R. Bluffton, Ohio THE BLUFFTON NEWS 1 03 N. Main St., Bluff+on, Ohio 458 1 7 BlJfttonNEWS PUBUSHiHG nd PRlHTI t6 COMPANY IT Ibguci sheut irsusaki THE FARMERS ELEVATOR CO. Beaverdam, Ohio Grain, Seed, Feed, Soil Fer+ilizers, Hardware, Paint, Farm Supplies Phone 643-41 35 KLINGER ARCO SERVICE AND CAMPER SALES Main and West Streets Beaverdam, Ohio Phone (4 1 9) 643-373 1 24-Hour Service Bluff+on, Ohio DEAN ' S ARCO RICHLAND MANOR Care for Men and Women Annbula+ory or Bed Pa+ien+s Skilled Nurses on Duty 24 Hours Care Supervised by Personal Physician Religious Services S+a+e Licensed Visitors Always Welconne Off 30-N Swaney Road East of 1-75 Bluff+on, Ohio REICHENBACH FLOWERS AND GIFTS For All Occasions Imperial and West Moreland Glass Candles, Lawn and Garden Ornaments Funeral and Wedding Services W e Wire Flowers: Phone 859-3747 R. R. I, Box 165 Pandora, Ohio 45877 HERRGARDNES AND GREENHOUSE Rear 1 23 South Lawn Ave. Bluffton, Ohio 45817 Teleflora, Flora+ax and American Floral Delivery Services Specialized Health Foods Natural — One of God ' s Precious Gifts Phone 358-2941 PEERLESS-OHIO GLOVE CORPORATION On Hand Since 1912 Bluff+on, Ohio 458 1 7 PAUL ' S COLLEGE Marathon Distributors Bluffton, Ohio THE LITTLE THE STRAWBERRY RED BARN PATCH 199 Huber Street Bluffton, Ohio 555 North Main Street Bluffton, Ohio Phone 358 5066 Pizza, Homemade Ice Cream FTD Florist and Gifts and Other Specialties TRIPLETT A Bluffton Insti+ution Since 1904 THE TRIPLETT CORPORATION Bluff+on, Ohio 45817 THE TRIPLETT CORPORATION Bluff+on, Ohio BLUFFTON STONE CO. BLUFFTON STONE CO. Telephone 358-6941 Mi  i -Vs GEORGE ' S GREDING ELECTRIC HARDWARE Zeni+h Radio — Color TV Stereo — Moore-O-Ma+ic Door A True-Value Hardware Operator Bluffton, Ohio Pandora, Ohio Phone 358-2866 Phone 384-3191 ■ BLUFFTON FLYING SERVICE, INC. Township Road 51 Phone 358-685 1 HARLAN ' S BARBECUE CATERER Barbecued Chicken Our Specialty Chicken at Its Best Sherman Street Pandora, Ohio STEINERANDHUSER Boys ' and Men ' s Clothing Store For the Entire Fannily 103 South Main Street Bluffton, Ohio tOtn ak nv I ' R. R. 1 Bluffton, Ohio_45817 Congratulations to the Class of 1974 Member Federal Home Loan Bank CENTRAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION CENTRAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION 1 35 South Main Street Bluffton, Ohio Bluffton ' s Full Service Bank Has Served You for Over 53 Years THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Bluffton, Ohio Member: Federal Reserve Sys+em Member: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation CROWS Visit Our Store at E. WAYNE AMSTUTZ AMSTUTZ INSURANCE 204 N. Main Street Across From the Town Hall Bluffton, Ohio 125 Nor+h Main Street Bluffton, Ohio ATOZ PORTION MEAT 20! South Main Street Bluffton, Ohio Phone 358-2926 INGALLS SHERR ' S RESTAURANT HAIR FASHIONS Sharon Basinger Home-Cooked Foods Joyce Harris Banquet and Catering Services 1 15 South Main Street Blutfton, Ohio Bluft+on, Ohio Phone 358-5971 GEIGERANDDILLER CLOTHIERS 1 24 North Main Street Bluffton, Ohio 45817 South Gate Jcu?qa ■ ' ' tl? ' ' iiijji ' ii ■ i ' I SOUTHGATE LANES Bluff+on, Ohio Phone 358-6966 Dwight, Tim, John Dalley M. Robinson MAR TRAILER CO. R+. i.Bluffton, Ohio 45817 4 Miles South of Bluff+on on Ben+ley Rd. Phone 358-610! GRAIN AND STOCK Now Your Pickup Can Ou+Perform a Two-Ton Truck for Capacity, Loading, and Unloading Convenience, Maneuverability and Cost Enough Sizes to Fit Your Needs Capacities to 24,000 lbs. 2 and 3 Axle Models Brakes on All Axles 12-Ply High Speed Tires Come in or Phone for Demonstration ' Ask Steinman STEINMAN BROS. LUMBER CO. 236 Cheery Street Bluffton, Ohio 45817 Phone 358-6066 URICH ' S IGAFOODLINER. INC. Large Variety Low — Low Prices High Quality Bluffton, Ohio General Contractor a Complete Building Service Custom Home Builders Residential — Commercial Alterations — Remodeling Complete Planning Service Phone 358-5986 Quality Is Remembered Long After the Price Is Forgotten Bluffton, Ohio JOHN W. KLAY SONS THE MENNONITE MEMORIAL HOME 41 OW. Elm Street Bluffton, Ohio 45817 R. J. BOEHR REAL ESTATE CO. Full Time Services Homes Serving Tri-County Area • REISTMAN ' S DRY GOODS Bluff+on, Ohio AND TOT SHOP Brokers: Ceacle Shields Dick Boehr 101 North Main street Bluffton, Ohio 45817 Farms Commercial Phone 358-6886 JOE KOONTZ PLUMBING AND HEATING Sales and Service Bluffton, Ohio LEI BER GARAGE Auto and Transmission Repair Bluff+on, Ohio 1 30 Vance St. Phone 358-7006 BLUFFTON MOLDED PLASTICS Custonn Injection Molding and Builders of Plastic Molds 3 1 3 Harmon Road Bluff+on, Ohio MAYNARD BADERTSCHER ASSOCIATES Contractors and Builders Carpenter and Mason Work Biuffton, Ohio Phone 358-8391 PARENT TRU-COLOR CUSTOM PHOTOGRAPHY BY NEIL B. PARENT 145 North Spring Street Biuffton, Ohio 45817 Phone (419) 358-6046 Mennber of Professional Photographers of America DICK AND JERRY ' S BARBER SHOP Biuffton, Ohio jdi JORDAN-DILLER INSURANCE Complete Insurance Service Richard H. Jordan C.P.C.U. 419 358-2691 LARRY ' S SOHIO SERVICE MAIN AND JEFFERSON STS. BLUFFTON, OHIO PHONE 358-8891 WHERE PLEASING YOU PLEASES US -i h LITTLE ANGEL DONATIONS L. R. Everett, Pub. Accountant A.T. T. KIbbee ' s Dr. Evan Basinger Herr ' s Gardens Greenhouse Rear 123 S. Lawn Bluff+on, Ohio Phone:358-2941 Under New Management Phyllis Shisler Marie Keiffer PATRON DIRECTORY BURKHOLDER ' S RUBBER STAMP SHOP 402 Cherry Street Bluffton,Ohio458l7 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ NEVA ' S BEAUTY SHOP R.R. I Bluffton, Ohio BENROTH ' SDARI-FREEZE Good Food Soft Cold Drinks Bluffton, OHio HAUENSTEIN PLUMBING HEATING 554 N. Main Street Bluffton, Ohio BLUFFTON FARM EQUIPMENT Massey-Ferguson Sales and Service Bluffton, Ohio H M PLAZA 66 1-75 and State Route 235 R.R. I, Bluffton, Ohio IMPERIAL GROCERY I 16 S. Main St. Bluffton, Ohio MILLAGER PHARMACY 108-1 10 South Main Street Bluffton, Ohio :4c :4c « :4c :tc :|c :tc :(c :4c :4c :4c ;(c :4c :« :f ;(c :4citc itc :tc :tc :4c :f: ;tc :(c ]|c :(c STIGER ' S RESTAURANT Homemade Meals Pandora, Ohio + : + :4c + ALSPACH DRY CLEANERS I 1 9 Vine Street Bluffton, Ohio :4c:4c :4c:4c:4c:|c:4c:4 M R PLUMBING HEATING I 1 8 Cherry Street Bluffton, Ohio EVA MAE ' S BEAUTY SHOP 1 25 N. Main Street Bluffton, Ohio ELLEN ' S SCHOOL OF DANCE I I I Vine Street Bluffton, Ohio 458 1 7 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY !i ROBERT L BENNER, D.V.M. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND PAUL DILLER AND SON FUNERAL HOME F. D. RODABAUGH, M.D. H.M. SHELLY. M.D. P.C.WEISENBARGER. D.M.D. R. E. HUSS, D.D.S. ALAN K. YODER, O.D. Seniors ' Activities Cheryl Lynn Amsmtz — Spirit Club 1, 2, 3; FFA 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; Choir 2; GAA 1. 2. Deborah Jane Amstutz — Latin Club 1,2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 4; Pep Band 2, 4; Tennis Club 4; Society of Outstanding American High School Students 4. Patricia Louise Amstutz — Choir 1, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1; Lima Mall Art Awards 2, 3. Stephen James Amstutz — VICA. Sharon Kay Armstrong — FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Recreation Leader 3, Historian 4; GAA 2; Track 2. John Bryan Augsburger — Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4; FFA 3; Choir 1, 2; Cutlass Staff 4. David Kent Badertscher — Track 4 ; Chemis- try Bowl Alternate 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Cutlass Staff 4; Business Manager; Buccaneer 4, Copy Ed.; Latin Club 1, 3, 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; SAE President 4; Participated in Oliver ; Student Leader 4. Karen Sue Badertscher — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1,2; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Softball 3. Kathi Lyn Badenscher — Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Choir 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Library Help 1, 4; Little Sis 4; Participated in Oli- ver ; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Secretary; Wrestling Statistician 4; Student Senate 2. Margaret Ann Baker — Track 1 ; Lima Mall Art Award; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, President; Bucca- neer 2, 3, Copy Ed.; French Club 1; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dress Code Committee 3; Stu- dent Advisory Board 4; National Honor Soci- ety 3; Student Senate 3, 4, Secretary 3, Presi- dent 4; Tennis Club 4; Art Club 4; Sopho- more Vice President; Spirit Club 3, 4; Little Sis 4. Carol Elaine Barrels — OWE. Kay Jean Birchnaugh — GAA 1, 2, 3; FFA 3; DCT 4; VICA 4; Ag. Business 4. Jane Marie Bixel — Junior Class President; Drama Club 2, 3; French Club 3; Student Senate 1; Spirit Club 1, 2; Lima Mall Art Award; Art Merit; Certificate of Merit; Art Club 4. Jeffrey Neil Boehr — Choir 1, 3, 4, Vice Pres- ident 4; Band 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Co Cap- tain 4, Most Valuable Runner 3; Cross Coun- try 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 3; Football 4; National Honor Society; Latin Club 2, 3; Participated in Oliver ; Pep Band 1, 2, 4; Senior Ensem- ble; Spirit Club 3. Kathryn Ellen Bohn — English Award 1 ; French Club 4; Drama Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Pom Pom Girl 3, 4; Student Senate 4; Freshman Homecoming Attendant; Home- coming Queen of 1974. Susan Louise Bracy — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; FHA 2, 3, Assistant Secretary; Volleyball JV 4; Cutlass Layout Editor 4; Buccaneer 1, 2, 3, 4, Layout Editor; Spirit Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Leaders 4. Lisa Ann Brodman — Spirit Club 1 ; VICA 4; FFA 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; DCT 4; Bowlir.t;: 1,2. George Malcolm Brooks — Football 3; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Best Free Throw Shooter 4; Cross-Country 1, 2, 4; Varsity B 3, 4. Robin Lyn Brown — Choir 1, 2; DCT, Secre- tary 4; French Club 1, 2; GAA 1, 2; FFA 3; VICA 4; Tumbling Club 1, 2. Cynthia Jo Bucher — Spirit Club 1,2; GAA 2,3. Gloria Elaine Bucher — Geometry Award 3rd place 1 ; Society of Outstanding American High School Students 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2; Latin Club 4; FHA 4. Debra Ann Burkholder — Choir 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Librarian 4; Senior Class Secretary Latin Club 1, 2; Drama Club 3; FHA 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Participated in Oliver ; Senior Choir Ensemble. Mark Luther Burknoler — Basketball 1, 2; Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4, Most Valuable Run- ner 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; FF 1, 2, 3, 4; Sales and Service Award 4. Pamela Renee Burkholder — GAA 1 ; Track 1; Band 1,2,3. Koneta Campbell — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Spirit Club 1,2; FHA 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1 ; Art Club 4. Kenneth Earl Cheney — OWE 3, 4; FFA 2, 3. Debbie Ann Chidester — Girls ' State Dele- gate 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. -Treasurer 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; Little Sis 3, 4; Spirit Club 1, 2, 4, President 4; Pep Band 1; Senior Ensemble 4; Choir 3, 4; Band 1; Buccaneer 3; Class Secretary 2; Class Vice President 3; Participated in Oliver ; Wres- tling Statistician 4; District III Choir. Darwin Richard Crawford — FFA 2, 3; Agri- Business 4. Kathleen Ann Diller — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice Presi- dent 3; Spirit Club 1, 3, 4; Girls State Del e- gate 3; Choir 1, 3, 4, Robe Mgr. 4; Betry Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow 4; Jun- ior Homecoming Attendant; Junior Class Treasurer; Little Sis 3, 4; National Honor Society; Senior Ensemble; Freshman Ensem- ble; Participated in Oliver . Patricia Jane Diller — FHA i, 2, 3, 4; Cutlass 4; Student Leader 4. Vickie Sue Diller — FTA 1; Spirit Club 1, 2; FHA Secretary 4; French Club 1, 2, 3; Gym- nastics 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 3, 4. David Vintson Dunlap — FFA 2, 3. Robert Wesley Ernsberger — Football Mgr. 1; Statistician 2; Player 3, 4- Basketball Mgr. 1, 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Class Speaker 3; Choir 2, 3, 4. Secretary 2, 3, 4; Buccaneer 3, 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Club 3, 4. Frank Victor Evilsizer — Football 1 ; Wres- tling 3; Cross Country 3. Louise Marie Evilsizer — Bowling 1, 2, 3, 1st place award. Edward Lee Fett — OWE 3, 4. Susan Anne Fish — GAA 1, 2, 3; Softball 3. Anna Maria Francis — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3. 4, Captain 4; Track 3, 4; Volley- ball 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Softball 2; FHA 2, 3, 4, Vice President 2, Treasurer 4. Cheryl Ann Geiger — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3; Softball 2; Volleyball 3, 4; Spirit Club 1, 3; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Sen- ate 1 ; Little Sis 4; Tennis Club 4. Robert Eugene Geiger — Play 1 . Debra Lanelle Giovinazzo — French Club 1, 2, 3; Gymnastics 1. 2, 3, 4; Spirit Club 3; GAA 3; Bowling 3; Choir 3, 4; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Buccaneer 4; Library Help 1; Strings 1, 2; Student Leaders 3, 4; Senior Ensemble 4; Choreographer for Oliver ; Lit- tle Sis 3, 4. Dale Richard Goecke - Football 1, 2. 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 1. Linda Jean Goldsberry — Latin Club 1,2; Lit- tle Sis 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Ensemble 4; Sec. 1, Treas, 4; Cheerleaders 3; Library Help 4; Class Officer, Secretary 1; Homecoming Att. 4. Susan Renee Granger — French Club 3; Spirit CJub 2; Office Help 2, 3, 4. Tony Evan Gratz — Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2; Wrestling 3, 4. Most Valuable Wrestler, 110% Award; Drama Club 4; Var- sity B 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1. Deborah Kay Green — French Club 1, 2, 3; VICA, DCT 4; GAA 1. Sue Ann Greenway — French Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec Treas. 3: SAE 4, Vice Pres. 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Senior Ensemble; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorettes 3, 4; Reporter 4; Student Senate 1, 2; Little Sis 4; National Honor Soci- ety 3,4. Darrell Eugene Groman — Cross Country 2, 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Senior Ensemble; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Boys ' State 3; Student Advisory Committee 4; Plays: Red Carnation 3, Oliver 3, Out Town 4, Noah Now 4; Class Pres. 4. Cynthia Joy Habegger — Ohio Tests of Scholastic Achievement English 2; Lima Mall Arts Awards. Jean Ann Hauenstein — FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Club 1; GAA 2; Volleyball 2. Jeffrey Lee Hauenstein — Football Mgr. 2, 3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Baseball Mgr. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity B 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Rober 3, 4; Buccaneer 3, 4; Big Brother 3, 4; Spirit Club 3, 4. Jane Marie Herrman — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Bas- ketball; French Club 1 ; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Librar- ian 3; Majorettes, 1, 2. Head Majorettes 3, 4; Buccaneer 2, 3, 4, Asst. Photo. 4. Linda Beth Herrmann — Choir 2; Band 1, 2; French Club 1; GAA 1, 2, 3; DCT 4; Treas.; VICA 4; Tumbling Club 1. 2; FFA 3; Spirit Club 1. Mark Raymond Hoffer — Track 1,2; Bowl- ing Club 1,2;FFA2, 3, 4. William Allen Hohenbrink — Ohio Tests of Scholastic Achievement Algebra 1; State Farmer Award 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4. Senior Activities Continued Diane Kay Hubcr — FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Rcponer 3; Art Club 4; Little Sis 4; Tennis Club 4. Rodney Allen Hudson — Baseball 1; FFA 3, 4; Band 1. Lynda Jayne Hurscy — Basketball 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Lima An Show; Spirit Club 3, 4; Little Sis 3, 4. TTiomas Lee Hursey — FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4. Constance Jean Kahle — FHA 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Society of Outstanding American High Students 4; National Merit Scholarship Team 2; Honorable Mention Geometry. Debra Ruth Kimmet — Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Sen- ior Ensemble. Timothy Oliver King — Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Bucca- neer 4. Kathy Ann Kinn — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Cheerleaders 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheermaster 3, 4; Buc- caneer 4. Michael Stephen Kleman — Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Honorable Mention NWC 4; Basketball 1; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; MVP 2; Best Record 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Best Pitcher 3; Varsity B 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4. Deborah Jeanne Knox — GAA 1, 2, 3; Bas- ketball 2, 3; Track 2; Volleyball 3; Latin Club 1, French Club 2, 3; Spirit Club 3; Drama Club 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Ensemble; Cheerleader 4; Pom Pom Girls 4; Buccaneer 4, Business Manager 4. Karen Marie Kreider — Choir 1, 3; French Club 2, 3; Drama 1, 2, 3, The Undercurrent , Oliver , Hip Hippy Hur- ray . Gary Lee Luginbuhl — Wrestling 2; DCT; OWE 3, 4. Don Robert Luginbuhl — Football 3, 4; First Team NWC Interior Lineman; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Varisty B 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2. Philip Carl McCafferty — Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Varsity B 3, 4; Big Brother 3, 4; French Club 1, 2. Ann Elizabeth McCune — Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; SAE 4; Drama Club 2, 3; Choir 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2. Craig Alan Major — Basketball 1. Jay Burdette Marquart — Drama 3; Latin 4; Choir 3, 4. Susan Kay Matter — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Co-captain 3, Track 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Banner Carrier 4; Latm Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 3; French Club 3, 4; Pres.; Buccaneer 2, 3, 4; Photo. Editor 3, 4; Oliver Chorus 3; Out Town Tec. Manager 4; Senior Ensemble; Student Senate 2, 3, 4; Treas. 4; Class Vice Pres. 1; Spirit Club 1, 3, 4; Little Sis. 4. Joyce Gloria Michel — Agri-Business 3, 4. Joyce Ann Moser — GAA 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, Pres. 2; Choir 1, 2; Library Help 1, Office Help 3; DCT 3. Timothy Lee Neufeld — Wrestling 4; French Club 4. Nancy Jean Niswander — Choir 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2. Dwight James Nusbaum — OWE 3, 4; OWE Award 3, 4. Mary Beth Pannabecker — Track Stat. 3; Gymnastics 3, 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Buccaneer 3; Latin Club 1; Drama Club 1,3; Student Lead- ers 4; Little Sis 3, 4; Student Advisory Com- mittee 3; Spirit Club 3; Senior Ensemble; Oli- ver 3; District III Choir 4. William Henery Parkins — Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1 ; President DCT; French Club 1. Mark James Phillips — Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; 1st Team NWC 4; Track 4; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; MVP 2, 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; MVR 4; Art Club 4; French Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3 ; The Society of Outstanding High School Students; Chemistry Bowl Team 3; Top Ten Ohio History Test at ONU. Wayne Christopher Pneuman — German Club 1, 2. Brenda Kay Rau — Basketball 2, 3, 4, Tri- Captain 4; Baseball 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. French Club 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. Treas.; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. Sec. 2; Honor Society; Spirit Club; Pep Band; Senior Ensemble; Alt. to Girls ' State. Barbara Ann Reichenbach — FHA 4; Spirit Club 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; GAA 1; Band 1; Buccaneer 4. Keith Wynn Reichenbach — Choir 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club; Honor Society; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Stat.; Commended Student, Finalist Amer. History Test. Susan Marie Schirch — Little Sis 4; Choir 3, 4. Judy Ann Schmidt — Library Help 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Treas.; Spirit Club 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3; Choir 1; Little Sis 4. Charles James Selhorst — Football 4; Wres- tling 3, 4; Most Pins; Science Award 1; Var- sity B 3, 4; Sgt. at Arms. William Thomas Setzer — Wrestling 3, 4. Sharon Diane Shaw — GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; State Homemaker Degree 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Historian 2, Pres. 3, Vice Pres. 4; Spirit Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spirit Leader 2; Journalism 4; Little Sis 4; SAE 4; Treas. David Jon Sherman — Buccaneer 4; French Club 1,2. Ronald Dean Shinn — Golf 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1; Cross Country 4. William David Simons — Football 1, 2; Mgr.; Basketball Mgr., Stat.; Wrestling 4; Baseball 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity B 4; Spirit Club 4; Drama Club 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Cutlass 4, Managing Ed.; Buccaneer 4. John Erling Skjorshammer — Buccaneer 4. William Paul Smith — Wrestling 4; Cross Country 3, 4; DCT 3. William Dean Sommers — Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4, Cap. 4; 6th General Science of Ohio Tests of Scholastic Achievement 1 ; 6th in Engl. 9 Ohio Tests of Schol. Achievement; 1st in Pantomine in Speech and Drama Contest 3; Latin Club 3, 4; V. Pres. 4; Drama Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Varsity B 4; French Club 3; Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Ensemble. Lynn Edwin Spallinger — Baseball 1,2; Stu- dent Leaders 4. Valarie Jane Spangler — FTA 4; FHA 4; GAA 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2; Vice-president 2; Pep Band 3, 4; French Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 4. Jane Mary Stechschulte — District III Choir; Lima Mall Art Exhibit; French Club 3, 4; GAA 2; An Club 4; Mixed Choir 4; Oliver Chorus 3. Jean Ann Stechschulte — District III Choir 4; Lima Mall An Exhibit; An Club 4; Trea- surer; French Club 3, 4; GAA 2; Little Sis Club 4; Freshman and Senior Ensemble; Choir 3, 4; Cutlass Business Manager 4; Office Helper 4; Student Senate 3, 4; Panici- pated in Oliver . Gary Lynn Stewan — VICA 4. Brent Clifford Stratton Lloyd Eugene Theis — Basketball 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 2, 3; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain of Basketball Team 3. Roger Lee Triplett — Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 3, 4; Most Valuable Player 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Bowl 3; Compos- ition Award 2; Speech Award 1, 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity B 2, 3, 4; Treas. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Cutlass Staff 4; Photogra- pher 4; Buccaneer 3, 4; Editor-in-Chief; Honor Society 3, 4; Society for Outstanding High School Students 4; Outstanding Teach- ers of America 4; Class Officer, President 2. Steven Donald Trost — Choir 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2,3,4. Larry Joe Van Atta — Football 1, 2, 4; Basket- ball 1; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; District 3, 4; Best Record 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; State 3; Varsity B 3,4. Steven Lynn Van Atta — Wrestling 3, 4. Roger Leonard Eugene Watkins — Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity B 4; Wrestling 3. Kevin Lewis Weyer — Football 1,2; Basket- ball 1; Choir 1,2. Penny Lyn Wilch — GAA 1, 2; Secretary 2; Buccaneer 3, 4; Art Editor 3; Cheerleaders 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheermaster 4; Soph. Homecoming Atten.; Art Awards 3, 4. Debra Kay Williams — Home Economists 1974; Choir 2, 3, 4; Library Help 1; FHA 4; GAA 1,2; Spirit Club 2; Tennis Club 4. Rebecca Jean Winkler — Gymnastic District Award; GAA 1, 2, 3; Tumbling 3, 4; Art Club 4; Choir 4; Buccaneer 3. Anita Christine Yost — Latin Club 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleaders 1, 4, Cheermaster; Pom Pom Girls 4. Amy Jean Zimmerman — Basketball 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Stat. 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Help 1, 3; Frosh and Senior Ensemble; Band 1, 2; Pom Pom Girls 4; Buccaneer 2, 3, 4, Asst. Production Mgr. 4, Advertising Ed. 4; Student Senate 1; Student Leaders 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1. Those Ravishing Seniors And Teachers! Seniors elected by popular senior vote won some unusual titles this year. Since this was a first for BHS, many students felt that this school had produced excellent examples of intel- ligence, wit, and humor. Mr. Wade was eleaed the Most Popular Teacher and Mr. Roby recommended Mr. Wade and Mrs. Naylor for Out- standing Secondary Educators of America. Both have been with the Bluf fton School system for two years. KEITH RIECHENBACH Scholastic Senior ROGER TRIPLETT — Most Likely to Succeed. STEVE AMSTUTZ - Town Bum. DARYL GROMAN Senior Clown. JEAN STECHSCHULTE - Most Talkative. DON LrtjlNBlHL- Study Hall Sleeper. MARKPHILUPS — Best Brown Noser; PENN1 ' WILCH — Best Cheerleader. MARGARET BAKER — Poet. N| , HHHlHHHil MIKE KLEMAN — Most Athletic. KATHY BOHN — Most Popular Senior. WAYNE PNEUMAN — Wittiest Senior. DEB GIOVINAZZO - Best Dancer. GARY LUGINBUHL — Bubble Gum Blower. GARY STEWART — Most Dangerous Noontime Driver. LEFT: GEORGE BROOKS — Tallest Senior. VICKIE DILLER — Shortest Senior. RIGHT: BILL SOMMERS — Best Actor; JEFF BOEHR — Best Singer; STEVE TROST — Best Musician. IN MEMORIAM Life. How can you understand it? One minute it ' s here, the next it ' s gone. It could have been you — It might have been me — . Every moment we live is precious. Each second we breathe is priceless. But, when we think about it. There has to be a life after How can a personality — a soul cease to exist. Whose fault is death — no one ' s. Sad enough, it was meant to be. If only to show us how unpredictable life can be. — Kay Closson THOMAS LEWIS WEYER Born: Aug. 14, 1957 Died: March 21, 1974 In M e m o r y Goodby Mrs. Falk, Mr. Hilty and Mr. Lauer, Those at BHS will miss you three, Farewell, Jon Sksjorshammer in Norway; Take A LAST LOOK at the empty bus that carried you to school now student vacant And the empty stadium that shrilled and thrilled with victory and hushed with agony. For 1974 graduates join the Past AND LIFE MUST GO ON . — The Staff Budding Einsteins, sleeping Tom Edisons in study halls; ,1; -■ix. :? -: ( ' ■ ' fi •,-- ABOVE: THE STAFF: FRONT ROW: Tim King (Spons Editor), Jeff Hauenstein (Year- book Salesman), Jane Herrmann (Photography Asst), Deb Knox (Bus Mgr). BACK ROW: Sue Bracy (Layout Ed). Roger Triplett (Editor-in-Chief), Amy Zimmerman (Prod. Mgr.), Jane Bixel and Penny Wilch (Co-Art Editors). ■f ' -;! ABOVE: Sue Bracv who turned the keys over to Betsy Travis (19 Editor-in-Chiet) with Kcf Badcrcscher, Copy Editor and Self-General Finance Observer. (Sue Matter, Photography Ediro not pictured.) Buccaneer Staffs Last Look! Credits Bluffton Community and Area ' s Contributors (Ads. etc.) Sptii.il Piaurcs by The Bluffton News (1), Pandora Times (2), Lima News (3), Findlay Republican (4), Neil Parent (5). Gcrbcrs Srudio (6). Kodak ( ), and Roger Tnplett Lab. and Buccaneer Stu- dents. School pictures by C. Nulty, Delphos, Ohio. To the Graduates there will be no more bellringing. no getting to class, no hurn ' ing through halls to peopled classrooms and other activities, only memories of happiness. BELOW: To Mrs. Evelyn Falk, Buccaneer ' s three-year adviser, there will be memories of her lovely people w ho gave her a five- minute standing ovation and one dozen roses in fine tribute of her teaching pupils as individuals — all 2000 of them FAREWELL, BHS. Thanks, People. — Roger 11 I IBBI