Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1939 volume:

4 4 2 5 1 F I E 2 E E s Q, 1 1 5 S 1939 1 I O O RETROSPECT VOLUME I4 PUBLISHED BY CLASS OF 1939 P. A. ALLEN I-IIGH SCI-IOGL BLUFFTON, INDIANA RETRCDSPECT 2 1939 COMPILED BY LOIS SHEPHERD Editor WILLIAM STOGDILL Business Manager MISS BLANCHE KARNS LLOYD ULMER FOSTER MCMASTERS Advisors PREFACE H O young Mariner, Down to the haven, Call your companions, Launch your vessel, And crowd your canvas, And, ere it vanishes Over the margin, After it, follow it, Follow the Gleamf' -Tennyson. As graduates, our gaze seeks more distant horizons, and our high school career lies behind us-a chain of memories: many happy, some triumphant, a few tinged with sadness. In this book we have tried to bind those memories together in a tangible and lasting form. Our present foundation of knowl- edge and experience must be enduring, for so often we forget what we have learned because there is nothing to remind us of it. If this book can help us remember those triumphs and defeats that have resulted in experience, and ultimately character, and if it can help us keep our gaze clear and calm with assurance and confidence in ourselves, our nation, and our God, it will more than justify its publication. 4 i To the man who has with untiring diligence i and impartial judgments guided the high school education of every senior, and who has given freely of his efforts and sincere concern to make it complete and profitable, We, the Class of 1939, gratefully dedicate this Retrospect. Mr. Willey has considered and dealt with the problems and interests of the students as if they were his own, and he has sought in every way to im- prove the morale of the school. His advice and actual close supervision have made possible this publication. From each senior, then, comes this expression of appre- ciation: All this still legible in Memory's page, And still to be so to my latest age, Adds joy to duty, makes me glad to pay Such honors to thee as m Qi1 Perhaps a frail memorial, but sincere. DEDICATION 5 SUCCESSICDN CF CHAPTERS I 1NsTRUCToRs II CLASSES Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen III DEPARTMENTS Academic Commercial Home Economics Industrial Arts Agriculture Extra-Curricular IV ACTIVITIES Organizations Athletics VWE 6 INSTRUCTGRS Our modern educational system is based upon the services of teachers and administrative mem- bers. This division of our book presents these in- structors and officers who are responsible for the education which is now sufficient to allow us to be graduated. Our faculty members recognize no barrier to education except the lack of a de- sire to learn. 7 H. M. Ullman, president C1934-19395 Wm Kunkel, secretary Ware Baker, treasurer C1935-19395 C1936-19399 BOARD 0F EDUCATICN Only once in our high school career do we students meet directly with our board of education, but we are constantly reminded of their efficient management of our entire educational system. It would be very difficult to find a group of men equally understanding and cooperative with a stu- dent body. In social, athletic, as well as academic activities, they have secured for us many unusual privileges. For all this we express our ap- preciation. Mr. Ullman, president of the board, is president of the Red Cross Manufacturing Co. Mr. Kunkel, the secretary of the board, is the publisher of the Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette and a member of the Indiana University Board of Directors. Mr. Baker, treasurer of the board, is the local Interna- tional Implernent dealer. 8 F... 755 e P. A. ALLEN, SUPERINTENDENT EMERITUS In 1881 Professor Allen became su- perintendent of the Bluffton Public Schools and organized the Bluffton High School, presenting its first stu- dents for graduation in 1883. How- ever he resigned his superintendency in 1891 in favor of editing the Bluffton Banner. From 1905 to 1907 he was in charge of the Bluffton Business College, but returned to the public schools in 1907 as superintendent. This position he held until 1926 when, at his own request, he was transferred to the office of assistant superinten- dent, a position which he still holds. SUPERINTENDENT LYLE R. WILLEY Mr. Willey obtained his bachelor of science degree from Purdue University in 1920. That same year he started teaching in the agriculture- de- partment of the Wa- terloo High School and continued there until 1925. In 1925 he Was transferred to Bluff- ton High School, still as an instructor in ag- riculture. He was ap- pointed high school superintendent in 1937, and very soon after- wards received his master of science de- gree. MILDRED MILLER John Herron Art Institute, B. A., Indiana University Supervisor of Art MARY SHAFER Ball State Teachers College, B. S. Commercial VVELTHY A. SHIVELY Indiana University, A. B. Indiana State Normal School Social Science BESSIE K. SALE Depauw University, A. B. Worchester Domestic Science School Home Economics i--eauFACULTY L. R. WILLEY ROBERT N. BENNETT Butler University, B. M. Arthur Jordan Conservatory Principal, Superintendent of Music Ball State Teacher's College Band, Commercial Purdue University, B. S, and M. S. L. E. TEMPLIN Ball State Teacheris College Tri State College, North Manchester College, Butler University, Indiana Univers- ity - Industrial Arts, Health Education, Athletics JOSEPH F. LARMORE ' Ball State Teacher's College Industrial Arts, Related Science, Athletics GRACE E. RATLIFF Indiana University, A. B. Marion Normal College Librarian VV. C. RATLIFF Indiana University, A. B. Science FOSTER A. MCMASTERS Wabash College, A. B., But- ler University, Central Nor- mal College Mathematics, Safety Athletics 1 MEMBERSeaQ-- BLANCHE KARNS MARGARET POWERS Indiana University, A. B, Dcpauw University, A. B. University of Chicago MacMurray University Foreign Language Ball State Teacher's College English, Commercial LLOYD A. ULMER Ball State Teacher's College, B. S., Indiana State, Indiana University Social Science, Safety FREDERICK F. PARK Ball State Teacher's College, A. B., Indiana University, Butler University Mathematics, Physics, Athletics ALBERT J. BLAIR Purdue University, B. S. Agriculture, Science EDWIN R. MCNOWN Indiana University, A. B. Hanover College Purdue University English KATHRYN MONGER Vassar, A. B. University of Chicago English ERNESTINE BAUMGARTNER Secretary to Superintendent MILLIE ROBINSON Indiana State Teacher's Col- lege, B. S. Home Economics, Physical Education OLIVE M, GRIMSLEY Evansville College CDiplo- plornah, New York Univers- ity, Washington University, Central Normal College, Northwestern University, In- diana University Supervisor of Music CATHERINE RIX Secretary to Principal Our Candid Camera Turns On The Teachers 'tTemp, our coach, calmly views the situation . . . Did they give the right an- swer, Miss Shively? . . . McMasters takes time out from patrolling the halls to get a breath of fresh air . . . Hm, Wonder if something's burning-Miss Sale looks du- bious . . . Miss Karns puts on her best bib and tucker and poses for our camera . . . All Joe Larmore needs to make this picture complete is a rod and reel . . . Miss Monger does a bit of day-dreaming . . . Mr. Parks seems to be enjoying the first day of spring . . . A serious consulta- tion-or just a friendly conversation be- tween Mr. Bennett and Mr. McNoWn? . . Mary Shafer Wonders whether the papers she is grading are Greek or short- hand . . From Mr. Ratliffls expression, one would surmise that another test tube has just been broken . . . Mr. Ulmer and Mr. Mclvlasters indulge in a game of checkers as Fred Harris looks on. 12 CLASSE Our high school education is apportioned in- to four periods, which We call our freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior years. Each year We build on the foundation of knowledge We have acquired during the previous years. When our learning is adequate according to certain standards established by the school, We are grad- uated. 13 QQQSNAPPER SHCJOTS Lois Shepherd, our editor, before her worries began . . . Betty Baker must think the scandal sheet of the Comet pretty interesting. . .Exclusive for seniors---cream cords! The sporters here are: back row, left to right-Harris, Stogdill, Willey, Mettler, Hixong second row-Kinsey, Brinneman, Biberstineg sitting-Hiatt . . . Whatza matter? Did the Krill-Kemper special break down? . . . Just two good citizens-Georgianna Motz and Jean Lewis . . . Betty Grimsley and Betty Stafford evidently iind humor in their papers . . . Such a big smile! Letty Williamson must be happy . . . Peek-a-boo, Jane Seabold, we know you're there . . . Careful, whispers Roger Sawyer to his accomplice, Marjorie Grim . . . We would think Redding and Mills would find the cement rather hard. 14 SEVERAL SENIORSaae Fad of fads-brown and White saddle shoes. These fair damsels are: left to right -Seabold, Stafford, Shepherd, Flowers, McFarren, Cline, Williamson, Baker, Booher and Grim . . . 'tBull's eye, laughs Markley as Bill Yates scores a hit . . . Turn about's fair play-so We snapped our photographer, Medrith Snyder . . . Wonder who took this picture of Bill Stogdill? She must have been-um! .... Matson, Gilliom, and Jones are three industrious lassies . . . By the look on Jack Sturgis' face, Charlie Baker must hold an interesting object . . . Hin says Martha, Ml never saw this knob before . . . Four sleepy people --Eugene Maller, Earl Deam, Barney Pond, and Glen Overla-take time out in economics for a brief nap . . . Don't let Brinkman fool you with that studious look. There's probably a magazine inside his book. S 15 2 1 z CLASS OFFICERS Roger Sawyer, president Robert Barnthouse, athletic council Laurel Kinsey, vice-pres. Max Rose, treasurer Maxine Markley, secretary ur Years In Review g oo Now that we, the class of '39, have reached that time when we are the all-important, awe- inspiring seniors, we look back at our years of lesser importance and recall the days when we were scared freshiesf' It was theen that Daniel Harsh as our president led us through our first trying year, aided by Georgia Burgan as vice-president, Roger Miller as secretary, Bill Hiatt as treasurer, and Roger Saw- yer as member of the athletic council. That year we held a party at the old Cherry Street Gym, and what a time we had! We had a grand march and everyone tried awfully hard to have for his part- ner that certain boy or girl. Lois Shepherd and Don Harris, Jr., won us scholastic honors, Lois placing first and Don fourth in the state algebra contest. At the beginning of our second year we felt quite grown up, for we had the freshies to look down upon! We strode through the halls of B. H. S. with ease and assurance, never going to the wrong classrooms or falling down the stairs. Letty Williamson was our president that year, with Martha Cline, Vice-president, Ruth Grandlienard,secretaryg Laurel Kinsey, treasurerg Ralph Brin- neman, member of the athletic council. Don Harris, Jr., again won laurels by placing second in the state geometry contest. We had a big carnival with bingo booths, for tune tellers, fish ponds, and even a Mickey Mouse movie. Our last activity as sophs was a party at Joe Biberstine's, We were juniors-upperclassmen, at last! We were coming into our own! Our class play Little Miss Fortune was a real success, as was evidenced by the hearty applause of those who at- tended. Laurel Kinsey, Martin Tonner, Bill Fryback, Bill Hixon, and Joe Biberstine brought us recognition on the athletic field. We elected Bill Starr, vice-president, Lois Shepherd, secretary, Ruthanna Knoff, treasurer, and Bob Banrthouse, athletic council. We entertained the seniors ro yally at the junior-senior reception which was the climax of our social life as juniors. Theen, the class of '38 left us and we reigned supreme as the Seniors of '39, with Roger Sawyer as president, Laurel Kinsey as vice-president, Maxine Markley as secretary, Max Rose as treas- urerg and Robert Barnthouse as member of the athletic council. The year was filled with many memories for us all: having our senior pictures taken, our trip to Indianapolis, attending court, all are high-lights of this year. Our class was we ll-represented on the football squad and in bas- ketball we proved our athletic ability by having an all-senior team, Our senior play, Growing Pains, gave us a chance to forget our dignity once more and react our days of youth. The dances sponsored at the gym were loads of fun. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors alike attended. The juniors entertained the seniors at a lovely reception on May 12. Now our final year is finished and on May 26, we are graduated. 16 BOB BARNTHOUSE :'The thinker. Athletic Council, 3, 4, Academ- ic Course. BETTY BILLIARD A charming smile which she doesnit sparef' Girl Reserve, 4, 4-H Club, 4, Lancaster, 1, 2, Petroleum, 3. HAROLD BOWMAN Personality galore and de- pendability plus. Intramural basketball, 4, Growing Pains, 4, Vocation- al Industrial Course. JUNIOR BRINKMAN That far away look in his eye. Bowling, 3, 4, Basketball, 1, Intramural basketball, 4, Vo- cational Industrial Course. WALTER AESCHLIMAN Small of stature, quiet by nature? Intramural basketball, 3-4, F. F. A., 3-4. BETTY JEANNE BAKER A petite imp .... Never at a loss for men. Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Bowling, 3, Count and the Coed, 1, Old Spanish Custom, 2, In Old St, Louis, 3, 'tLittle Miss Fortunej' 3, t'Growing Pains, 4, Retrospect Staff, 4, National Honor So- ciety, 3, 4, Girls Recreation, 2, Music Contest, 4. WARREN BALL Always seen but not heard? 4-H Club, 2, 3, 4, Intramural basketball, 4, F. F. A., 1, 3, 4, Lancaster, 1, 2. LOIS DEAN ARNOLD Quiet . . . Friendly . . . Easy-going? 4-H Club, 1, 2, Count 8: the Coed, 1, Commercial Course. CHARLES BAKER Life moves too fast for me. Football B team, 1, Football, 2, 3, 4, Baseball, 2, 3, Basket- ball, 1, Intramural basketball, GERTRUDE BARNES Abrupt and to the point . , . A small blonde? Girl Reserve, 4, 4-H Club, 2, 3, Count Si the Coed, 1, 'KOld Spanish Custom, 2, Girls Recreation, 2. JOE BIBERSTINE Always there with a smile., Football B team, 1, 2, Bas- ketball 'tB team, 2, Hi-Y Club, 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms, 4, Football, 3, 4, Basketball, 3, 4. 1 IMOGENE BOOHER Small and quick . . , Friendly and cheerful. Girl Reserve, 4, Bowling, 3, 4, 4-H Club, 2, 3, Girls Recrea- tion, 2, 3, 4. LORENE BREWER Dependable and reliable . . . Athletic. Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4, Girls Recreation, 3, A c a d e m i c Course. RALPH BRINNEMAN Such silence has no man. Bowling, 2, 3, Athletic Council, 2, Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4, Baseball, 4, Golf, 1, Intramural basketball, 2, 3, Captain, 4. GEORGIA BURGAN Contagious giggle . . , Bub- bling over with good hu- morf' Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4, Band, 1, Dramatic Club, 4, Bowling, 4, 4-H Club, 1, Class Vice Pres., 1, Count 8: the Coed, 1, Old Spanish Custom, 2, In Old St. Louis, 3, Little Miss For- tune, 3, Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls Recreation, 4. MARTHA CLINE Underneath the quiet sur- face is the hidden spark. . . . Height of dignity? Girl Re.serve, 2, 3, 4, Girl Re- serve Vice Pres., 3, The Count and the Coed, 1, Dramatic Club Pres., 4, Class Vice Pres., 2, 'Growing Pains, 4, Retro- spect Staff, assistant editor, 4, National Honor Society, 3, 4, Girls Recreation, 3. WANDA DeARMOND Good natured ..,. Quiet and reserved. 4-H Club, 2, 3, Count and the Coed, 1. CLARA BELLE CHENOWETH A thinker-little to say. 4-H Club, 2, 3, Commercial Course. DOROTHY DAVISON Poised and conversational. . . . Energetic anfd aggres- sive. Girl Reserve Club, 3, 4, Bowl- ing, 3, 4, 4-H Club, 2, 3, 4, Little Miss Fortune, 3, Girls Recreation, 2, 3, 4. RUTH DEVORE Willing worker--and a good one. Girl Reserve Club, 2, 3, 4, Count and the Coed, 1, Old Spanish Custom, 2, Growing Pains, 4, Retrospect Staff, 4. LELA DUNWIDDIE Studious and conscientious. Retrospect StaH, 4, Typing Contest, 4. RICHARD FARLING A brain trustf' Band, 2, Basketball B team, 3, Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4, Intra- mural basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. BILL FRYBACK Everything will come out all right in the end. Football BH team, 1, Basket- ball B team, 2, Tennis, 3, 4, Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4, Sergeant- at-Arms, 3, Football, 2, 3, 4, Track, 1, 2, 4, Basketball, 3, 4, Intramural basketball, 2, Class Pres., 3. BOB GARRETT Here today, gone tomor- row. Football B team, 2, 3, Bas- ketball B team, 2, 3, Hi-Y Club, 3, 4, Football, 4, Base- ball, 2, 3, 4, Basketball, 3, 4, Intramural basketball, 1. xx EARL DEAM A smiling procrastinatorf' Football B team, 2, 3, Intra- mural basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4, 4-H Club, 2, 3, 4. HELEN FLOWERS Quick in action, thought, and deed? Count and the Coed, 1, Old Spanish Custom, 2. BETTY FULKERSON 'Lovely blonde hair. , . . Quiet, but has a mind of her own. Girls Recreation, 2, North Side, 1, 2, Commercial Course. .MAXIN E GEARHART f'Quietly reserved .... Pre- cisely subdued? 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, Retrospect Staff, 4. DON HARRIS 'iStudious and interesting5 a genius at limericksf' Dramatic Club, Vice-Pres., 45 Basketball HB team, 35 Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 45 Secretary, 35 Foot- ball Manager, 45 Track, l5 In- tramural basketball, 1, 2, 45 Count and the Coed, lg Old Spanish Custom, 25 Growing Painsjl 45 Algebra Contest, Fourth in State, 15 Geometry Contest, Second in State, 2. NINA HENDRICKS KA preciseness of manner coupled with a surety of purpose? Retrospect Staff, 45 Commer- cial Course, Shorthand Con- test, 4. ESTHER HILL A dainty blonde . . . Petite and pretty eyedf' Growing Pains, 45 Commer- cial Department. KATHRYN HARRIS A true friend after you know herf' Girl Reserve, 35 'tCount and the Coed, 25 t'Old Spanish Custom, 25 Retrospect Staff, 4. Typing Contest, 4. MARTHA GILLIOM Unassuming brunette . . . Quiet, but friendly? 4-H Club, 1, 2, 35 Count and the Coed. 15 Old Spanish Custom, 25 Girls Recreation. RUTH GRANDLIENARD Willing and capable . . , Al- ways ready to lend a help- ing hand. Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 45 G. R. Candy Chairman, 45 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Sec., 25 Latin Contest, 1, 25 Count and the Coed, 15 'iOld Spanish Cus- tom,'l 25 Little Miss Fortune, 35 'Growing Pains, Business Manager, 45 Retrospect Staff, 45 National Honor Society, 3, 45 Psi Ote Ring, 4. MARJORIE GRIM The last wo-rd in fashion . . . Sweet and sincere. Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club, 45 Bowling, 3, 45 Count and the Coed, 15 Old Spanish Custom, 25 Little Miss For- tune,'l 35 'Growing Pains, 45 Retrospect Staff, 4. BROOKS GRANDLIENARD One of those gentlemen farmers? Basketball HBH team, 35 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 45 Basketball, 45 Baseball, 3, 45 Intramural basketball, 25 F. F. A., 2, 35 Softball, 3. JENNIE GRAY '4Our wittiest wit . . . Never a dull moment with Jen- nie. Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 45 Commer- cial Course, BETTY LOU GRIMSLEY Charming . . . Regal in manner and bearing. Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 45 Glee Pres. 45 Band, 1, 2, 35 Dramatic Club, 45 Bowling, 3, 45 4-H Club, 45 Music Contest, 45 Count and the Coed, 15 Old Spanish Custom, 25 In, Old St. Louis, 35 'fLittle Miss Fortune, 35 Growing Pains, 45 Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls Recreation, 3, 4. DAN HARSH Slow and deliberateg a ver- itable sphinxf' Football HB team, 1, 2, 35 Class Pres., 15 Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 45 Debate, 35 Football, 45 Intra- mural basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM HIATT Silence is golden. Football B team, 15 Basket- ball B team, 25 Class Treas., 15 I-Ii-Y Club, 2, 3, 45 Track, 1, 2, 45 Football, 2, 3, 45 Intra- mural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. VVILLIAM HIXON Jokester of the corridors? Basketball B team, 25 Bas- ketball, 3, 45 Baseball, 45 Intra- mural basketball, 15 Softball, 1, 2, 3. JOHN KEMPER Witty and Handsome! Intramural basketball, 45 Cen- tral Ft. Wayne, 2, 35 Industrial Arts Course. EUGENE MALLER KENNETH MARKLEY LAUREL KINSEY Can always rest upon his laurelsf' Football B team, 1, Basket- ball UB team, 1, Class Treas., 2, Class Vice-Pres., 4, Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4, Natll Honor So- ciety, 3, 4, Football, 2, 3, 4, Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Basket- ball, 1, Softball, 1, 2, 3, 4. JIM KRILL 'Wait until you know me!'i Commercial Course. MAXINE LAUTZENHEISER 'fAlways looking for fun .... Cute giggles and freckles? Girl Reserve, 4, Band, 2, Typ- ing Contest, 3, 4, Count and Coed, 1: Old Spanish Cus- tom, 2, In Old St. Louis, 3, Growing Pains, 4, Orchestra, 1, 2, Girls Recreation, 2. RUTHANNA KNOFF A cool calm exterior belies her subtle wit. , , . Quietf' Girl Reserve, 3, 4, Class Treas., 3, Count and the Coed, 1, Old Spanish Customfy 2, Ret- rospect Staff, 4. HARRY LANTZ Q-uietness reigns? Bowling, 4, Detroit, Mich., 1, 2, 3, Vocational Industrial Course. JEAN LEWIS Our new friend, . . , Always at ease .... Very artyf' Peoria, Illinois, 1, 2, 3,, Gen- eral, 4. ROGER LINDSEY Wizard in an argument. Vocational Industrial Course. Quiet till you know himf' Bowling, 2, Intramural bas- ketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Vocational Industrial Course. MAXIN E MARKLEY Never an enemy .,.. Do- mestic .... Sweet and tal- entedf' Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4, Treas., G. R. 4, Bowling, 3, 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary, 4, Personal Portrait Contest, 4, 'tC0unt and the Coed,'l 1, Ret- rospect Staff, 4, Girls Recrea- tion, 3, 4, D. A. R. Contest, 4. BOB METTLER Full of pep, mischievous and lots of fun. Football HB team, 1, 2, 3, bas- ketball HB team, 3, Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4, Football, 4, Bas- ketball, 4, Intramural basket- ball, 1, 2, Growing Painsj' 4, Bowling, 3. EMOGENE LUEDTKE :'Brunette, . . Brown eyes. Fun loving? Girl Reserve, 4, 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, Girls Recreation, 2, 3, 4' Personal Portrait Contest. Q The calm surface is perhaps misleading. Football B team, 4, Basket- ball B team, 3, Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4, Baseball, 3, 4, Intra- mural Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Ches- ter Center, 1. DOROTHY MATSON Energetic .... All round good sport. 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, Girls Recrea- tion, 4, Home Ecomnomics Course. ROGER MILLER Whois afraid of the big bad , , -7:9 wolf. Vocational Industrial Course. GLEN OVERLA ':Good-hearted Glen? Academic Course. HAROLD PETT Always therc when there is fimf' Bowling, 2, 3, captain, Intra- mural basketball, 1, 2, 4, Math. Contest, 2. LOIS REBER Accommodating .... Shy? 4-I-I Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Commer- cial Course. DWIGHT REDDLNG Expressive and sincere? Band, 1, 2, 3: Dramatic Club, 4, Football B team, 4, Or- chestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramural basketball, 2, 3, 4, Old Span- ish Customj' 2, mln Old St. Louis, 3, t'Little Miss For- tune, 3, Growing Pains, 4. GARNET MILLS Takes things as they come. . . . Never in a hurry? Girl Reserve, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, 4, Bowling, 3, 4, North- ern Indiana Debate Conference Contest, 3, Growing Pains, 4, Debate, 3, Girls Recreation, 3, 4, South Side, 1, Central, 2, 3, GOLDIE MOSER Friendly and always will- ing to helpf' Girl Reserve, 4, Bowling 3, 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Personal Portrait Contest, 4, 'tCount and the Coed, 1, Old Spanish Custom, 2, Retrospect Staff, 4, Arts and Crafts, 3, Girls Recreation, 3. GEORGIANNA MOTZ As fanny and witty as they come? Girl Reserve, 4, Bowling, 3, Retrospect Staff, 4, Arts and Crafts, 3, Girls Recreation, 2, 3 VEDA PACE 'fl-Reserved and easy going. Girls Recreation, 2, Commer- cial Course, RALPH POND Argumen1:atiUe spirit. Vocational Industrial Course. ROBERT REDD A little bit independent. Football B team, 2, 3, 4, Hi- Y Club, 2, 3, 4, Track, 1, Intra- mural basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. KENNETH REINECK :'Oiir cheerful cheer leader, Never still? Dramatic Club, 4, Yell Leader, 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling, 4, Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4, Debate, 3, Track, 1, 4, Intramural basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Commercial Contest, 3, 4, Mathematics Contest, 2, Rotary Oratorical Contest, 3, Old Spanish Custom,'l 2, In Old St. Louis, 3, Little Miss Fortune, 3, Growing Painsf' 4. JAMES MONTICUE An orator in the malcingf Vocational Industrial Course. BETTY MOSURE Happy-go-lucky .... A ready sinilef' Girl Reserve, 4, 4-H Club, 2 3, Girls Recreation, 2, 3, 4. HAZEL MCFARREN f'Serious minded .... Con- scientiousf' Commercial Contest, 3, Ret- rospect Stali, 4, Girls Recrea- tion, 2. Perma ROGER RICHEY A smile on his lips always? Football B team, 1, 25 Hi-Y Club, 3, 45 Football, 3, 45 Bas- ketball Manager, 3, 45 Baseball, 3, 45 Intramural basketball, 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball, 2, 3. CRYSTAL RIEDDLE Quietly charming .... Neat as a pin. Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 45 4-H Club, 15 Commercial Contest, 35 Ret- rospect Staff, 45 Girls Recrea- tion, 2, ROGER SAWYER Our sincere, genial, and competent leader. Dramatic Club, 45 Class Pres., 45 Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 45 Retro- spect, 45 Intramural basketball, 1, 45 Count and the Coed, 15 'Little Miss Fortune, 35 SAM RICHEY If at first you donit succeed, try, try again. Football B team, 35 Basket- ball B team, 35 Football, 45 Basketball, 45 Baseball, 35 In- tramural basketball, 25 Soft- ball, 35 Ossian, 1. MAX ROSE f'Happy go lucky. Football B team, 1, 25 Bas- ketball B team, 35 Hi-Y, 2, 3, 45 Football, 3, 45 Basketball, 45 Intramural basketball, 1, 25 Softball, 2, 35 Retrospect, 45 Class Treas., 45 t'In Old St. Louis, 3. SARABELLE SCHLOTZHAUER Lucky possession, of a school-girl complexion. Restless as the sea? Girl Reserve, 45 Orchestra, 25 Count and the Coed, 15 Old Spanish Custom, 25 Growing Pains, 4. JANE SEABOLD Finds something amusing in every situation. . . . Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 45 Girl Re- serve Pres., 45 Dramatic Club, 45 Retrospect Staff, 45 Latin Contest, 15 Rotary Essay Con- test, 45 Growing Pains, 4. LOIS SHEPHERD The spirit of efficiency. . . Deyinitely tops. Girl Res. 2, 3, 45 Glee V. P., 35 Class Sec., 35 Latin Con., 25 Math. Con., Alg., 15 placed 1st at state5 Count Sz the Coed, 15 Little Miss Fortune, 35 Old Spanish Custom, 25 mln Old St. Louis, 35 Deb. Sec., 35 Dram. Club Treas., 45 Retro. Ed., 45 N. Ind. Deb. Conf. Con., 35 Nat'l Honor Soc., 3, 45 Girls Rec. 35 Music Con., 1, 45 Short Story Con., 4, State5 Rotary Essay Contest 3, MARIGRACE SMITH A capable and willing workerf' Girl Reserve, 2, 35 Count and the Coed, 15 'tOld Spanish Custom, 25 Retrospect Staff, 45 BETTY STAFFORD Quiet to those unknown. . . . . Friendly and consci- entiousf' Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club, 45 Bowling, 3, 45 4-H Club, 45 K'Growing Pains, 45 Girls Recreation, 3, 4. PAUL SHEETS ' Takes things as they come? Vocational Industrial Course. RALPH SHIELDS f'Pest that he is. Band, 1, 2, 35 Basketball BH team, 35 Basketball, 45 Base- ball, 3, 45 Intramural basket- ball, 1, 25 Softball, 4. JIM SPEHEGER A true friend never fails? Football B team, 2, 35 Hi-Y, 2, 3, 45 Baseball, 2, 3, 45 Intra- mural basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, captain, 45 Softball, 1, 2, 3 VVILLIAM STARR Dignified, versatile, and conscientious. Dramatic Club Secretary, 45 Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4, Pres., 45 Retro- spect, 45 Class Vice Pres., 35 Count and the Coedj' 15 'KO1d Spanish Custom, 25 Little Miss Fortune, 35 Growing Pains, 4. MARTIN TONNER Quick, undaunted, a good sport. Basketball B team, 2, Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4, Basketball, 3, 4, In- dustrial Arts Course. WILMA VONDERSMITH Full of pep and gigglesf' Commercial Course. DOROTHY WENGER An easy manner and gra- ciousf, 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, Home Eco- nomics Course. DORIS WILLIAMS A poetis heart. . .. . A de- liberate manner? 'Girl Reserve, 4, 4-H Club, 2, 3, Count and the Coed, 1, Retrospect Staff, 4, Girls Rec- reation, 4, Personal Portrait Contest, 4, Short Story Con- test, 4. BILL STOGDILL Cool and calm exterior. Football HB team, 1, 2, Ten- nis, 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4 Treas. 3' Retros ect 4' Foot 7 r p 1 a ball, 3, 4, Intramural basket- ball, 1, K'Old Spanish Custom, 2. BOB STURGEON Another uiet but assum- . . q , ing friendf' 4-H Club, 1, 3, Intramural bas- ketball, 2, 3, 4, Vocational In- dustrial Course. FRANKLIN SWARTZ Good natured and a consci- entious workeri' Bowling, 3, Growing Pains, 4, Commercial, 3, 4. PATTY VACHON A likeable personality .... Quiet until you know her? Girls Recreation, 2, Commer- cial Course. DONNAJEANNE WAHMAN Friendly and cheerful. . , . So'm.ebody's future perfect Secretary? Girl Reserve, 4, Bowling, 3, Commercial Contest, 3, Retro- spect Staff, 4, Girls Recrea- tion, 2. RICHARD WILLEY Ambition plus determina- tion-a grand sport? Football B team, 1, Basket- ball B team, 2, Tennis, 2, 3, 4, 4-H Club, 1, 2, Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4, Football, 3, 4, Basketball, 3, 4, Track, 4, Intramural bas- ketball, 1, 'Growing Pains, 4. LETTY WILLIAMSON A quick tongue .... Acts on impulse . . . Smart as a whip? Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4, Comet Editor, 4, Dramatic Club, 4, Bowling, 3, 4, Class Pres., 2, Typing Contest, 4, Count and the Coedf' 1, 'IOld Spanish Custom, 2, Growing Pains, 4, Retrospect Staff, 4, Short Story Contest, 4. WINIFRED STOGDILL Cute as a bugfs ear .... Quite and unassuming? Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4, Secretary, 3, Dramatic Club, 4, Bowling, 3, 4, Growing Pains, 4. JACK STURGIS Tall, ajjfable and talkative. Football B team, 3, 4, Hi-Y, 3, 4, Treas., 4, Intramural bas- ketball, 1, 3, 4. MEDRITH SNYDER Good natured, easy going, ever wittyf' Dramatic Club, 4, Tennis, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4, Retrospect Staff, 4, Football, 4, Track, 4, Intramural basketball, 4, Count and the Coed, 1, Growing Painsf' 4. WENDELL WHITE On again, ojf again. Bowling, 35 Intramural bas- ketball, 2, 3, Vocational In- dustrial Course, ROSALIND ZOOK 'iAn amiable brunette. . . Takes things easy. Count Sz the Coed, 15 Old Spanish Customj, 2, Commer- cial Course. IN MEMORIAM of Robert Karl Hannie 11921-19371 One writes, that 'Other friends remainf BILL YATES A rival of Joe E. Brown. Football B team, 2, 35 Foot- ball, 4, Baseball, 4, Intramural basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. HOWARD EICHER Tall and unsophisticatedfi Basketball, 4, Growing Pains,', 4, Hartford Twp., 1, 2, 3. That 'Loss is common to the race,'- And common is the commonplace, And vacant chaff well meant for grain. That loss is common would not make My own less bitter, rather more: Too common! Never morning wore To evening, but some heart did break. But in my spirit will I dwell, And dream my dream, and hold it tru For tho' my lips may breathe adieu, I cannot think the thing farewell. Whereof the man, that with me trod This planet, was a noble type Appearing ere the times were ripe, That friend of mine who lives in God? 24 93 7: SENIOR HALL CDF Most popular Cutest Wittiest Most likely to succeed Best dressed Most attractive Most bashful Most personality Most intelligent Life of the part Best singer Most talkative Best actors Most athletic y77 Boy Roger Sawyer Bob Garrett Kenny Reineck Bill Stogdill Bob Mettler Bill Hiatt Joe Biberstine Dick Willey Don Harris Medrith Snyder Dwight Redding Bill Yates Bill Starr Laurel Kinsey 25 FAME Girl Letty Williamson Winifred Stogdill Jenny Gray Maxine Markley Martha Cline Marjorie Grim Wanda DeArmond Susie Schlotzhauer Lois Shepherd Jane Seabold Betty Lou Grirnsley Ruth Grandlienard Betty Baker Dorothy Davison 'W Class Ofncers, left to right: Jesse Reiff, Mary Frances Rose, Mary Tonner, Fred Shumm, and Bernard Roush. Top row, left to right: Pauline Beckler, Melvene Bishop, Marjorie Blocker, Roger Bulger, Bob Busick, Jean Campbell, Nancy Jane Clayton, Marcus Cuff-ield. Row five, left to right: Bob Colen., Joy Cossairt, Martha Courtney, Bob Davis, William Denman, Betty Diehl, Junior Drukenmiller, Vera Dunwiddie. Row four, left to right: Carl Eicher, Madaline Elwood, Nina Jane Eversole, Hal Farling, Everett Faulkner, Bill Fritz, Gene Grice, Dorma Hallich, Norma Hailich, George Hamje. Row three, left to right: Georgia Hamje. Kenneth Hannie, Donna Hetlin, Wayne Heineger, Dennis Hirschy, Emma Hollenbaugh, Betty Holmes, Marie Ireland, Don Johnson, WilmagJones, Ina Mae King. Row two, left to right: Wid Kleinknight, Alwyn Kyle, Arthur Lane, Justine Liechty, Leon Lindsey, Albert Littlelield, Stella Maddux, Kenneth Manning, Mary Mallers, Pauline Markley, Roderick Markley. Bottom row, left to right: Fern Mattax, Ruth Meyer, Betty Miller, Bob Moon, Betty Moorman, Mary Murphy, Fred Murray, John McAdams, Marjorie McClain, Philip McCray, Mary Ann Nash. Juniors Never Laclc Pep and Originality The jolly juniors have experienced one of the most interesting years of their school life. During the past nine months they have accomplished both fame and fortune. At the beginning of the school year they elected their class oilicers, Bernard Roush, presidentg Fred Shumrn, vice presidentg Mary Francis Rose, treasurer, and Jesse Reiff, athletic council. With these fine executives the class has been active in school affairs throughout the year. 26 0 Early in the first semester, they presented the play Lena Rivers under the direc- tion of Miss Kathryn Monger. This class play was thoroughly enjoyed and praised by all who saw it. Shortly before Christmas the juniors began sporting their shiny new rings and pins. At last they had proof of their upperclassinen age! A rummage sale, held in the spring of the year, furnished more funds to help with their approaching junior-senior reception. The juniors were hosts to the Seniors at a very lovely reception at the local Coun- try Club, May 19. The fine work of this class put their reception down as one of the finest in the history of B. H. S. This reception concluded their activities as juniors. Next year, according to past performances, this group of hard-Workers will be f'tops in senior classes. Their sponsors for the last three years have been Miss Bessie K. Sale, Miss Mary Shafer, and Mr. Joe Larmore. Top row, left to right: Paul Neuhauser, Mary Neus- baum, Junior Nicholson, Pearl Overla, Jayne Paxson, Morton Perry. Row Eve, left to right: Joe Poff, Rosie Rector, Jesse Reifi, Bill Robbins, Mary Frances Rose, Bernard Roush. Row four, left to right: Jack Rowe, Bill Russell, Charles Schell, Raymond Schwartz, Fred Shumm, Junior Sowards. Row three, left to right: Bill Spade, Bob Spake, Marjorie Stram, Lisbeth Sturdivant, Dale Swi- gert, Don Thompson. Row two, left to right: Maxine Thurston, Mary Tonner, Betty Uptgraft, Harold Vondersmith, Charles Walters, Mildred Waltz. Bottom row, left to right: Dorothy Watrous., Earl Waters, Lavina Mae Watters, Jessie Mae Weist, Evelyn Wolf, Ed Wilke. 27 .gr Q Q 0 Sophisticated sophomores The much harassed freshmen of yester-year have gained the title of sophomores through their own earnest achievement. In the fall of the year the class members enjoyed a Wiener and marshmallow roast at the State Forest Park east of Bluffton. Several students attended and greatly enjoyed the entertainment provided by the committees. The picture show, Navy Blue and Gold,', sponsored by this class, proved to be a proiitable undertaking. Loyal support of the students and teachers helped make this possible. Class Officers, left to right: Fred Grandlienard, Harry Bergdoll, Bud VVebber, Mervin Smith, Jr., Gene Whaley. Top row, left to right: Elmer Aeschliman, Mary Armantrout, Marjorie Arnold, Russell Barber, Bob Bevington, Ted Billiard, Betty Baum- gartrier, Robert Baumgartner, Harry Bergdoll, Betty Betz. Row live, left to right: Carolyn Blackman, Madge Blodgett, Charlotte Booher, Juanita Booker, Carl Booth, Patty Borne, Harriet Bouse, Betty Bowen, Hertha Brewer, Helen Brown. Row four, left to right: Barbara Buckner, Bob Butcher, Alice Campbell, Max Carnes, Jane Case, Carolyn Caylor, Rebecca Caylor, Pauline Coflfield, Bud Colen, Jeannette Conner, Vance Couch, Roger Courtney, Bill Crickmore. Row three, left to right: Emma Jane Davison, Mildred Deam, Rosamond DeArmond, Frieda Dickerson, Don Ellenberger, Dick Ernst, Doris Faulkner, Carol Fishbaugh, Robert Foster, Betty Francis, Jean Frazier, Don Gilliom, Peggy Goodin. Row two, left to right: Fred Grandlienard, Dorothy Griffin, Junior Grove, Clyde l-Iabig, Mary Jane Hannie, Marilyn Hart, Carol Harvey, Betty Helms, Rebecca Hiatt, Joe Higgins, Eileen Hoeppner, Gene Jackson, Maenette Johnson. Bottom row, left to right: Waneta Kean, Juanita Keller, Hazel Knox, Dorothy Knoff, Maxine Lee, Robert Lewis, Roger Lewis, Robert Liby, Theron Lindsey, Dwight Little, Roger Lockwood, Alice Ann Louden, Robert Mangus. 28 Are Advancing Rapidly 0 0 0 When freshmen, the class elected Carolyn Blackman, president, Peggy Goodin, vice president, Barbara Buckner, secretary, Bud Webber, treasurer, and Charles Speheger, athletic council. Parties were held at the gymnasium and a movie was sponsored with these oiiicers at the helm. The second year the ofiicers were Harry Bergdoll, president, Fred Grandlienard, vice president, Gene Whaley, secretaryg Bud Webber, treasurer, Mervin Smith, athletic council. These officers led their class to victory in the Comet subscription race in the campaign during the first semester. The prize was based on the class having the larg- est percentage of subscribers to the school paper. Being aggressive and courageous, this class should advance rapidly in the next two years. Miss Margaret Powers, Mr. Robert Bennett, and Mr. Fred Park are their faculty advisors. Moser, Russell Moser. Georgianna Porter, Jack Reiff. Row two, left to. right: Mildred Speheger, Guy Stewart, Richard Studabaker, Robert Studabaker, Bottom row, left to right: Betty Walburn, Bud Webber, Gene Williams, Guinevere Woodward, 29 Top row, left to right: Jim Marshall, Bob Masterson, Hazel Meyer, Bob Miller, Harold Minnich, Ervin Row Eve, left to right: Claude Mounsey, Jim Mc- Bride, Virginia McBride, Don McClain, Jean Mc- Elderry, Charles McFarren, Esther McFarren. Row four, left to right: Ned Neff, Iva Noonan, Clif- ford Osborn, Robert Petzel, Marjorie Phillips, Row three, left to right: Elmo Rieddle, Bud Rose, Ora Schell, Mary Ann Schlagenhauf, Dorothy Sdhlotrhauer, Jim Smith, Mervin Smith. Smith, Charles Strain, Dorothy Charles Tuttle. Vachon, Robert Whaley, R. D. Dwight Young. Freshmen Finally Come into Their Cwn Oh, my goodness, it seems they get smaller everyiyear. The freshies, of course! The little, blushing clock watchers wander around aimlessly through B. H. S. for a year be- fore they are relieved of their green robes. Whether it's the modern age or not, we'll never know, but some fiery spark has touched this class of '42 to make them more ambitious than the usual first year class. They are led by Junior Thurston, president, Raymond Re-ineck, Vice president, Connie Clowser. secretary, Marceille Hedges, treasurer, and Junior Baker, athletic council. Class omcers, left to right: Raymond Reineck, Connie Clowser, Marceille Hedges, Junior Baker, Junior Thurston. Top row, left to right: Alice Ann Arnold, Robert Bailey, Mary Baker, Junior Baker, Paul Baumgartner, Marjorie Bennett, Mary Bennett, Artie Berry, Doris Ann Besore. Row five, left to right: Vera Biberstine, Betty Biberstine, Jay Blodgett, James Bowen, Don Bowman, Jennie Brewer, Mary Bulger, Max Burns, Maxine Buroker. Row four, left to right: Hillard Butcher, Bob Carnall, Elma Chenoweth, Mary Clanin, Connie Clowser, Patty Davison, Eugene Den- man, Glen DeVore, Caroline Dotterer, Gene Edington, Phyllis Elzey, Kenneth Ehrhart, Betty Farling. Row three, left to rightg Bob Farling, Maxine Franklin, Clara Frauhiger, Lynn Gregg, Maxine Guldice, Marceille Hedges, Mary Ann Helms, Tom Hiatt, Harriet Horst, Dale Houdyshell, Dan Hurt, Katharine Huss. Row two, left to right: Jimmy Jeffries, Elizabeth Kershner, Karl King, Horace Knox, Eileen Kreig, Rosemary Lucas, Bill Lowden, Doris Luedtke, Agnes Maller, Wayne Maller, Phyllis Markley, Robert Markley, Mary Jane Masterson. Bottom row, left to right: Wanda Mead, Robert Meeks, Ervin Melching, John Melching, Paul Meyer, Howard Miller, John Mitchell, Forrest Moore, Kenneth McBride, Wilma McFarren, Martha Nash, Harold Noonan, James Parker. 30 Top row, left to right: Harold Penrod, Homer Petzel, Robert Randol, Bob Reiland, Raymond Reineck, Richard Reineck, George Reusser. Row five, left to right: Madeline Reynolds, Joan Robbins, Phoebe Rogers, Bob Roush, Peggy Sands, William Sawyer, Roger Schaffter. Row four, left to right: Harold Schell, Melvin Schell, Betty Sc-hocke, Bob Schocke, Dorothy Schorey, Dorothy Sheets, Phyllis Sills. Row three, left to right: Beverly Slawsoh, Martha Louise Sliger, Leola Smith, Jimmy Snyder, Billy Stout, Raymond Strahm, Reuben Strahm. Row two, left to right: Hugh Studabaker, Bud Sturgis, Marie Swartz, Junior Thurston, John Ulmer, Suze Ann Ulmer, Mary K. Unger. Bottom row, left to right: Betty Vaughn, Roger Walburn, George Watters, Fred Wenger, Myrval Zook, Dorothy Zimmerman, Richard Zook. Through the enthusiastic work of the members of the class a record number of tickets was sold for the movie, Keep Smiling, which the class sponsored. The state park was the scene of a very gay picnic for the freshmen early in the first semester. The capable co.mmittees for this party made it score two in their list of successes. Three years from now, these green, awkward, plodding freshmen will be at the top of their ladder. Here they will look back at the first step to eye with pride their achievement in this, their freshmen year. Sponsors for the class of 1942 are Miss Kathryn Monger, Mr. E. R. McNown, and Miss Welthy Shively. 31 Campus Scoops of Unclerclassmen C . Dutch Neuhauser doesn't seem too optimistic as he sends his let- ter on its Way .... Two sophomore cuties-Eileen Hoeppner and Q Guinivere VVoodWard .... Maybe the Weather caused Barney Roushis crooked grin-but We'd bet on a math test .... For the benefit of the opposite sex, Dorothy Schlotzhauer and Carol Fishbaugh add some finishing touches .... Two specimens of pulchritude new this year- Beverly Slawson and Marceille Hedges .... Mary Frances Rose takes a few last peeps at her chemistry Qsoriefoig going to class .... What object out of our camera range could bring such a difference of opinion to Rosalind DeArmond and Mary Ann Schlagenhauf? . . . Fred Shumm has his arms full with Rosy Rector and Mary Murphy. . . . Some diiiicult problem must be impending for Bud Webber and Jim McBride .... Library is much more convenient for studying, Schocke and Chenoweth .... Maybe Roger Lockwood doesn't like having his picture snapped .... Jean Frazier pauses after a hard canter. 32 DEPARTMENTS All available instruction in our high school is grouped into courses, all related subjects corn- bined in one course. These courses encompass all the .main divisions of modern education. They are classified as home ecnomics, academic, com- mercial, agriculture, and vocational or industrial arts. The subjects that are optional with any course are merely listed as extra-curricular. 33 Literature class under Miss Powers. Class in mathematics under Mr, Park. Language class under Miss Karns. History class taught by lVlr. Ulmer. ACADEMIC Students who wish to go on to college or university take up the academic course of study. In our Work in literature We have an opportunity to read prose and poetry for en- joyment and appreciation, and to make a study of short stories, novels, dramas, and poetry from the masterpieces of English and American Literature. From this reading, We enlarge our vocabularies and gain an acquaintance with the style of the best Writers. The department of foreign language includes courses in Latin and German. The course in Latin will provide a more accurate, effective, and precise use of English and de- velop a general cultural background. A pupil taking the course in German will acquire the ability to read German understandingly, to pronounce German with reasonable ac- curacy and will learn the essentials of German grammar. In mathematics in high school, We study advanced arithmetic, algebra, or geometry- according to the courses We have chosen. Arithmetic is given in connection with the commercial course. Algebra stresses the use of literal numbers. In geometry, basic prop- ositions, their proofs and applications are studied for a high degree of mastery. The courses in history comprise United States and General History. They are planned to give us an appreciation of the character and history of representative Eu- ropean stateg to show us how all nations passed through their present stages of develop- ment, and to teach us to realize that most American institutions are deeply rooted in the culture of Europe. 34 Our course in chemistry is very important, for it enables us to answer the simple chemical questions of everyday life, and to secure a broad foundation in the principles and technical side of chemistry. It helps us discover whether we have an aptitude for further study in chemistry in a university or technical school. Physics is one of the most practical and useful subjects in the high school curriculum, for the physical laws and principles are encountered in everyday life. This subject, among other things, treats sound, light, and radio, it also teaches a knowledge of funda- mental laws of the application of electricity. COMMERCIAL The commercial course is one of the seven four year courses of study offered in B. H. S., and is designed to fit high school graduates for general office work. The fol- lowing classes are included in their line of study: English, commercial arithmetic, bi- ology, commercial geography, spelling, United States History, commercial law, business practice, salesmanship, shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, health education, civics, eco- nomics, and ofiice practice. During the year the advanced typing class addressed envelopes for the Wells County Tuberculosis Association. This year Bluffton placed third in the beginning typing division through the efforts of Letty Williamson, a senior. In the beginning shorthand contest, Jessie Mae Weist, placed second. Bookkeeping taught by Miss Powers. Chemistry instructed by Mr. Ratliff. Typewriting under Miss Shafer. Physics taught by Mr. Park. l 35 O Cafeteria supervised by Miss Sale. Printing class. Clothing class. Industrial arts department. Home Economics The home economics department requires several classes to complete the four year course. The various subjects are English, commercial arithmetic or algebra, vocational biology, general home economics, United States History, clothing, foods, home .manage- ment, household chemistry, cafeteria, home nursing, senior clothing, health education, civics, related art, dietetics. This department sponsors the Work done by the cafeteria for the convenience of serving meals to the teachers and students every school day. The food classes enter the several contests held in the surrounding districts. This last year, Goldie Moser won first place in a baking contest and was awarded a trip to the state fair. While there she Won several honors in her Work. The department through the Work of the 4-H Club exhibits their baking and cloth- ing at the Bluffton fair in September. industrial Art and Vocational Education Industrial art and vocational education form a combined program under the instruc- tion of Mr. Larmore and Mr. Templin. The program is divided into units. The fresh- man program Which emphasizes consumer values and the ,making of ordinary repairs in the home. The juniors and seniors pick one unit and study that unit which makes up their trade training. The main project of the advanced printing group is the publica- tion of the Comet, our school paper. They also print the programs and tickets for all school activities. 36 Stand g, left to right-Mr. Blair, Rich- ard Zook, Dennis Herschey, Wayne Heineger, Robert Walburn, Warren Ball, Joe Higgins, Harold Minnich, Robert Liby, Harold Vondersmith, Walter Aeschlimang seated, left to right -- Kenneth Hannie, Raymond Schwartz, Elmer Aeschliman, Robert Schock R b t 'VI k F d G d 6, O CI' 1 SS S, F8 fan - AGRICULTURE The F. F. A. is a national organization of vocational agriculture stu- dents. The three-fold purposes of the club are: flj to develop a competent, and aggressive rural and agricultural leadershipg C23 to advance the cause of vocational education in agriculture in the public schools of the United States, and Q31 to create and mature a love for country life. This club with a total membership of twenty-two holds its regular meeting the first Tuesday of every month at the high school building. Many worthwhile projects are undertaken by the boysg some of their activities are: the testing of seed corn for the farmers of the community, the raising of twenty acres of soy beans by the boys on the Amos Mowery farm, and the sponsoring of a pest killing contest, in which the club membership was divided into two teams, captained by Joe Higgins and Kenneth Hannie. The winners were then treated by the losers. The boys also have fun along with their work in the form of skating parties and other social events. ' The officers who guide them in their activities are Warren Ball, Presidentg Fred Murray, vice-president, VVayne Heiniger, secretaryg Wal- ter Aeschliman, treasurerg Raymond Swartz, reporter, and Mr. Blair, sponsor. 37 EXTRA-CURRICULAR J OURN ALISM Those with a nose for news and an aptitude for writing are always welcome additions to the journalism class, the main work of which is to produce our school paper, the Comet. This year a strange situation existed in the Comet class: it was com- posed entirely of girls. This caused some worry at first, especially in the line of sports, but the selection of the staff was soon made. Letty Williamson was chosen editor-in-chief, with Betty Baker as associate editor, Martha Cline, make-up editor, Barbara Buckner and Carol Harvey, business and advertising managers, Marjorie Grim, Guine- vere Woodward, and Donna Heflin, feature editors, and Martha Courtney and Marie Ireland in charge of exchanges. Lois Shepherd filled the office of sports editor-unique in that she was the first girl to take that position. The proof readers were Donna Heflin and Pearl Overla, Pauline Beckler served as humor editor, and Jane Seabold was typist. In the second semester the staff was changed. Five members, Martha Cline, Carol Harvey, Marjorie Grim, Lois Shepherd and Guinevere Wood- ward withdrew from the class, and Peggy Goodin and Ruthanna Knofff joined the ranks, taking over the job of sports editors. Letty Williamson remained as editor-in-chief, Donna Heiiin took Betty Baker's place as assistant editor, While Betty became make-up editor. Barbara Buckner retained the position of business manager, and Pauline Beckler tha.t of humor editor. Pearl Overla and Marie Ireland became circulation man- ager and feature editor, respectively, with Martha Courtney managing the exchanges. Pearl Overla and Donna Heflin againesqved as proof readers, and Jane Seabold remained typist. This year the staff published 15 Comets, which included a Baby Comet, holiday editions, a basketball tourney edition, an April Fool Comet, and a Fire Comet, which was done in mimeograph on account of the lack of printing facilities due to the fire at the Central building. 38 Left to right-Lois ph d M Murphy, Marjorie Grim M th C1 Guinevere Woodward, R K ff Donna Hetiin, Martha C ine Beckler, Jane S b ld B Buckner, Peggy Goodi Betty Baker, Letty Wll Miss Kathryn Monger Mr. McNovvn directs students in Speech. Art under Miss Miller. Safety as taught by Mr. McMasters. Civics taught by Miss Shively. There were nine students in the classin public speaking this year. Here We de- veloped ability to speak more clearly and effectively on interesting subjects, including informal discussions of current topics. The course changed to dramatics at the mid-year, and our efforts were centered on producing one-act plays and constructing a model stage. Safety on the highway, in the home, at play, at school, and at Work are some of the many phases of safety discussed by the safety classes of B. H. S. under the leadership of Mr. Ulmer and Mr. lVlcMasters. This course Was instituted this year and has proved both beneficial and interesting. A few of the art class projects are: bookbinding, cork Work, plaster of Paris molds, and clay modeling. Cloth rayon batiks and a mural of school activities was done with colored chalk. The scenery for the senior class play and dramatic club plays was made by the art class. Civics, a one-semester subject for all seniors, is a state requirement for graduation. At the beginning of the school year, the civics students have charge of the elections of officers for all classes. The procedure of these elections is identical with that of regular political elections. For direct study of court procedure, the entire class attended a session of the Wells County Circuit Court. An interesting feature of this course was the journey to Indianapolis to attend ses- sions of the General Assembly, visiting first the Senate, then the House of Representa- tives. 39 EXTRA-CURRICULAR FOR PEP AND RHYTHM What gives a football game its 'fyumph? Without what would we be lost at a bas- ketball game? Can't you guess?? lt's the BAND. VVhen our band plays Black and Crimson, it makes our school spirit rise, and we cheer our team on to victory lustily. This year, however, the band deserves to be given our extra cheer, for its members have worked hard to raise money to buy new uniforms. The Band lVlother's Club held a public bingo party, and the band members sold candy, pop, and what-not at the county tournament to add to their fund. Several of the school organizations donated money to the cause, too, as everyone was anxious to see the band reach its goal. Finally the necessary money was raised, and the band appeared for the first time in their new suits. It was hard to believe that this group in resplendent black, crim- son-trimmed uniforms was the same band that had played all year at athletic events, and had thrilled the basket-ball fans with their spirited music. The uniforms were made of the finest black Whip cord serge, and consisted of long trousers and beautifully tailored coats, trimmed in white and crimson. The hats were stylish, conventional, black caps neatly trimmed with crimson bands. The suits and caps were all made to exact measurements, a feature which makes the band in uniform present a chic and tailored appearance. The performances of the band were not limited to sport events, this year they played at the Junior and Senior Class Plays, and had an important part in the Music Festival. Mr. Bennett has been training the beginner's band along with the regular band, by this constructive planning our school will next year have a band trained to appear in musical programs and equal the better high school bands in the state. I W t ug, , W? 40 First row, back t front--Mr. Bennett Jack Rowe, Rex Scott, Junior Bake Buddy Roof, Bud Webber, Marce 11 Hedges, Max Harris, Jim Francis, Jac Reiifg second row-Dwight You g Doris Ann Besore, Jim Snyder, B11 Mallers, Peggy Jo Slane, Don Helle Dorothy Knoff, Bill Spade, Manly Hart, third row-Junior Ivins, M Ann Schlagenhauf, Dan Hurt, Juno Thurston, Rosemary Lucas, Paul Bau gartner, Norma Hedges, Rebecca C y lor, Don Ellenbergerg fourth ro Agnes Maller, Pat Caylor, Robert A derson, Bill Murray, Gene Whaley Betty Biberstine, Elaine Culver, Rob ert Foster, Bob Baumgartner. 0 First row, left to right4Elizabeth Sturdivant, Leola Smith, Mary Neusbaum, Phyllis Sills, Peggy Sa d Mildred Smith, Alice Ann Loudeng second row-Carolyn Blackman, Betty Vaughn, Betty Shocke, R mary Lucas, Marjorie McClain, Pauline Markley, Norma Haifleyg third row-Maxine Guldice, M y Armantrout, Beverly Slawson, Dorma Haifley, Jane Case, Patty Borne, Nina Jane Eversole, B y Miller, fourth row-Dorothy Knoff, Betty Biberstine, Carole Fishbaugh, Mrs. Olive Grimsley, B Hiatt, Betty Uptgraft, Fern Mattax. THE MELODY LINGERS ON ,y Our high school songsters, the members of the Glee Club, have had a very busy year. The mixed Glee Club under the direction of Mrs. Olive M. Grimsley presented its' annual Christmas Cantata at the Methodist Church on December 18, l938. This year Night of Holy Memories by Ira B. VVilson was selected. Among the soloists were Mary Neus- baum, Dorothy Knoff, Betty Lou Grimsley, Hal Farling, Bill Spade, and Gene Grice. The first semester party was held at Betty Biberstine's. During the second semester a girls' glee club was formed, which assisted in present- ing a Music Festival. This featured eighteen pianos in the piano ensemble, and con- sisted of three groups of pianists-one hundred musicians in all-who participated in the performance. A special feature of the festival was the performance of five very beautiful piano solos by Catherine Saurer Smith. Mrs. Smith, an alumna of the Bluffton High School, has studied extensively in Chicago and abroad, her appearance on the program, there- fore, gave the audience an opportunity to enjoy her marvelous technique and unusual interpretation of the numbers chosen for the occasion. The band furnished an important part of the festival by playing nine selections comprising of overtures, marches, and medleys. The Girls' Glee Club dramatized and rendered several well-known songs. An add- ed attraction Was found in the Italian Street Song number in which Florence Sprunger Starr was guest soprano soloist. Another feature of the year's work in music was the ensemble composed entirely of woodwind instruments and directed by Mrs. Grimsley, Several performances Were given by this group in which they used chamber music and other types of music fitted for this particular ensemble. Unfortunately, their music was burned in the fire at the Central Building, and they were unable to continue their practice. The members of the ensemble Were: Nancy Clayton, flute, Bob Anderson, James Snyder, Dan Hurt, Patty Caylor, and Bud Rose, clarinets, Dorothy Ivins, saxophone, Dorothy Knoff, Rebecca Caylor, Betty Lou Grimsley, French horns, and Georgia Burgan, pianist. The officers of the Glee Club for the year Were: Betty Lou Grimsley, president, Fern Mattax, vice-president, Mary Neusbau.m, secretary-treasurer. 41 DEPARTMENTAL CCNTESTS Congratulations are in order for the following students of B. H. S. who helped to bring fame and glory to our school. Lois Shepherd, a senior, for winning the Psi Ote Xi Short Story Contest. Lois won the district and placed second in the state. In the Latin Contest Maxine Buroker, a freshman, placed first in the county and sixth in the district. Fourth place in the county bookkeeping contest was won by Norma Haiflich and Betty Uptgraft also placed in the contest. They are both juniors. Letty Williamson was third in beginning typing and Jesse Mae Weist placed second in beginning shorthand. A notebook by Goldie Moser, a senior, was chosen to represent the Senior Clothing Class in a Personal Portrait Contest sponsored by the Simplicity Pattern Company. At the Sectional Mathematics Contest held at Fort Wayne on April 8th, Agnes Mal- ler, a freshman, won the right to represent the Bluffton High School at the State Al- gebra contest. On that same day Jean Frazier and Gene Jackson, sophomores, won the right to reprelsent our school in the State Geometry Contest. Jean later placed first and Gene, sixth, in the State Contest at Bloomington. Don Harris, Jr., a senior, was at this same time a contestant in the State Com- prehensive Mathematics Contest. 1 T i The Rotary Club of Bluffton sponsored a Rotary Essay Contest and a Rotary Ora- torical Contest. The students selected were Letty Williamson, a senior, to represent the school in the Rotary Essay Contest and Jack Rowe, Kenneth Manning, Eugene Grice, and Kenneth Reineck in the Oratorical Division. Kenneth Manning placed second in the county contest. Jessie Mae Weist, a junior, placed second in beginning shorthand and Letty Wil- liamson placed third in beginning typewriting in the County Commercial Contest held April lst. Betty Lou Grimsley was awarded high honors in the State Vocal Contest. Betty won the district and placed second in the State. Mary Neusbaum was second in the district and received honorable mention in the state. The D. A. R. citizenship award was received by Maxine Markley, a senior. Max- ine was chosen by vote of the Senior Class. Goldie Moser was chosen one of the six honor girls at the State Fair. Ribbons in 4-H were also won by Rosamund DeArmand, Wanda DeArmand, Imo- gene Booher, Dorothy Wenger, Betty Baumgartner, Betty Stafford, Betty Lou Grimsley, Doris VVilliams, Alwyn Kyle, Velma Collins, Dorothy Davison, Alice Studebaker, Martha Gilliom, Goldie Moser, Betty Billiard, Ruth Grandlienard, Clara Chenoweth, Dorothy Matson, Justine Liechty, Evelyn Wolf, Maxine Markley, Emma Hollenbaugh, Emogene Ludtke, Leola Smith, Charlotte Booher, Gertrude Barnes, Fred Grandlienard, Brooks Grandlienard, Dennis Hirschy, Warren Ball, Donald McClain, Earl Deam, Kenneth Han- nie, Joe Higgins, Jim J effries, El.ma Jane Chenoweth, Roger Walburn, Robert Walburn, Robert Sturgeon, Harold Minnich. 42 ACTIVITIES Not all of our high schooleducation, however, consists of academic knowledge. Through out- side organizations for drainatics, journalism, and charity our ability to contribute to social life has been exercised and broadened. Athletics has taught us the Worth of fair play, the courage to face bitter defeat, and the necessity of accepting victories with equanimity. 43 l O , fu?-:E .. Oct. 11 YP!W'V.f f -in 5 'ew P . f v' u ll N 15 ,on WHL ' ll ll 'Se Q A Nov. 14 GLX? YQ W! X 1 X f f, ,,,, ff-:a f 21 2i?fA5??El FZEWEFZ Dec. 18 mf, P tx V 0 o 0 1,7 'E Sept. 6 af S D E A R Sept. 14 Tues., Sept. 6-Have to pack the fishing pole and swimming suit in mothballs and dust off the old notebook-school again. Wed., Sept, 7-Our gridsters made a nice showing in our first game yesterday, even if Central did beat us! Thurs., Sept. 8-What a crop of greenies Cor freshiesb we have this year-maybe it was the hot summer! Fri., Sept. 9-We improve! Our Tiger squad tied Warsaw last night. Wed., Sept, 14-Connie Clowser is still hunting the library-on the first Hoor. Fri., Sept. 16-The smug look on the faces of B. H. S. rooters can be easily ex- plained, we defeated Decatur tonight in football. Wed., Sept. 21-Seniors were certainly busy today with class elections. Roger Sawyer deserves loads of congratulations on being elected senior president. Tues., Sept. 27- Right this way, folks, knock over the milk bottles and win a prize! And the bal1yhoo's with us again. Street Fair starts tonight, We get out Thursday morning for the rest of the week. Tues., Oct. 4-I thought for a while today that perhaps the sophomore girls had entered their second childhood, but the huge hair bows are only a part of their Girl Reserve initiation, Sat., Oct. 8-Good news! The Central game of Sept. 6 has been forfeited to B. H. S. Tues., Oct. 11-Are some of the sophomore boys tired! Hi-Y initiation last night and did they have to walk! ! Fri., Oct. 14-Our Tigers have been proclaimed the Northeastern Indiana Con- ference Football Champs. Wed., Oct, 26-School is dismissed for the rest of the week so the teachers can attend Teacher's Association. Hot Dog! Tues., Nov, 1-We got our only defeat of the season tonight-from Huntington . . . 7 to 6. Fri., Nov. 4-The sophomores took time off from studies to frolic at the State Park. Fri., Nov, 11-The juniors made their debut in grease paint tonight in their play, Lena Rivers. Mon., Nov. 14-Who would ever have thought that Mart Cline and Letty William- son would have the courage to get up and come down to the school building at 3 a. m, just to get a front row seat for the basketball season? Gosh! Fri., Nov. 18-Off to a good start! We won our first basketball game against Port- land. Thurs., Nov. 24-No more school this week. Thanksgiving Days are here again. Fri.,tDecH'9-The South Side Green Archers came to town tonight, and are they oug . Fri., Dec. 16-It was on the girls tonight. Girl Reserve entertained the boy friends. Sun., Dec. 18.-The Glee Club gave their cantata tonight. It really was nice. 44 .,.. 4 W 5 A? gggfex f o 0 o :-: Dec. 16 . 1. . I gl Z ' ' 1 D I A R Y F r-'Lu f M j ff ff Feb. 27 Sun., Dec. 25-l'll bet there are a good many happy B. H. S, students today. Sure hope Christmas never goes out of style. Sun., Jan. 1-101-102-l02! And they're all good resolutions, too. Ki Mon., Jan. 2-Maybe it's best to forget the Blind Tourney this year. V7 QC-I Tues., Jan. 10-Bouquets to Maxine Markley. She won the D. A. R. award. 4,5 K Q Thurs., Jan. 19-County Tourney started tonight. ' X Sat., Jan. 21-Ossian just barely nosed us out of the championship. Heck! wha ' Sun., Jan. 29-Mr. Allen celebrated another birthday today. Aff? Mon., Feb, 6-All budding B. H. S. authors handed in their stories today for the Psi Ote Xi Short Story Contest. April 9 Mon., Feb. 13-The Hi-Y fellows gave their first banquet for their Dads tonight. Tues., Feb. 14-The girls were all smiles today. Today was Valentine's Day. Thurs., Feb. 16-What a day for about sixty seniors! We visited General Assembly today. Miss Shively got lost when we went through the insane asylum, but finally found her way out. Fri., Feb. 24-Cast for senior play, Growing Painsf' was announced today. Sounds M swell, li ,q W f Sat., Feb. 25-Maxine Buroker won the County Latin Contest today. F C Mon., Feb. 27-About half the school is in bed with flu so school was dismissed Af 0 V' today till Wednesday. Sat., Mar. 4-This may be good news to some kids-the Central School Building --' ' burned completely down early this morning. Sat., Mar. 4-Ossian again just nosed us out of a tourney championship. Well, 55 'aw they must be good to beat us. Fri., Mar. 24-Wonderful! Stupendous! Colossal! And all the rest! What? Why May 19 the senior play, Growing Pains, to be sure. Wed., Apr. 5-Spring vacation the rest of this week. Sweet scented spring . . . Sun., Apr. 9-Easter parade was here again. Fri., Apr. 28-'fLet me call you sweetheart. And another Hi-Y best girl banquet is over. Fri., May 5-The Girl Reserve entertained their proud mothers this evening. Thurs., May 18-Class work is over for the seniors! Fri., May 19-If the dignified seniors weren't sights today-it looked like a kindergarten party, which is only expected of Kid Day, I suppose. 6 2 Fri., May 19-Who would have thought that one day could bring so great a change? .,. R The seniors were so dignified at the reception the juniors gave tonight! . 5 Sun., May 21-Today was very solemn-Baccalaureate. 7 'U Mon., May 22-Ouch! Exams laid out under-classmen. pg Tues., May 23-Athletic awards were passed out tonight at the annual Athletic Banquet. wma Thurs., May 25-Class Day-the awards were presented and the end draws near. May 26 Fri., May 26-Commencement and a definite finis-to high school. 45 Our Quills in Hand After a strenuous and successful subscription campaign in the fall, the Retrospect staff put forth their journalistic efforts to make a bigger and better annual for the stu- dents. The staff for the yearbook was carefully chosen by the senior class sponsors, Miss Blanche Karns, Mr. Lloyd Ulmer, and Mr. Foster McMasters, and Mr. L. R. Willey, Prin- cipal. Lois Shepherd was selected Editor-in-Chief with Martha Cline assistant editor. Both girls had some practical experience in journalism, for they were on the staff of the Comet, our high school paper. Last fall they attended the National High School Journal- istic Convention at Indianapolis Where they received added instruction about editing a high school annual. Standing, left to right-Maxine Gearhart, Hazel McFarren, Ruth Grandlienard, Goldie Moser, Crystal Rieddle, Marigrace Smith, Katherine Harris, Betty Jeanne Baker, Bill Stogdill, Lela Dunwiddie, Roger Sawyer, Nina Hendricks: seated- Marjorie Grim, Lois Shepherd, Ruth DeVore, Donnajean Wahman, Georgianna Motz, Maxine Markley, Bill Starr, Martha Cline, Letty Williamson, Jane Seaboldg on Hoor-Medrith Snydrr, Jack St rgis, Jim Speheger, and Max Rose. Bill Stogdill was appointed business manager to be assisted by Jack Sturgis. The circulation managers were Bill Starr and Jim Krill. The staffs literary editors were Letty Williamson, Doris Williams, Goldie Moser, and Maxine Markley. This department was responsible for all Written material concerning high school courses and extra-cur- riculu.m activities. Athletic editors were Max Rose and Jim Speheger. Medrith Snyder, Marjorie Grim, and Ruthanna Knoff made up the snapshots committee, and were also in charge of all the pictures. Ruth Grandlienard and Ruth DeVore edited the school calendar. The art division was made up of Georgianna Motz and Maxine Gearhart. The feature editors were Jane Seabold and Betty Baker. Kathryn Harris, Nina Hendricks, Hazel McFarren, Marigrace Smith, Donnajean Wahman, Lela Dunwiddie, and Crystal Rieddle were the typists. 46 With Charity for II Hey, you better order more drumsticks for the next game. We ran out of them last week. 'tWhen is our next meeting? 'tWhat are the colors we are going to use at the banquet? What are you taking to the potluck supper? These are a few of the questions that are so familiar to the ears of all the Girl Re- serves. The activities of 1938-39 .have been varied and interesting. The outstanding achieve- ment of all their good work 1S realized throughout the community. - First row, left to right-Georgia Burgan, Sarabelle Schlotzhauer, Betty Jeanne Baker, Ruthanna Knoff, Marjorie Grim, Letty Williamson, Alice Ann Louden, Marilyn Hart, Martha Cline, Garnet Millsg second row-Charlotte Booher, Betty Betz, Juanita Booker, Doris Faulkner, Georgianna Motz, Marie Ireland, Mary Tonner, Mary Neusbaum, Maxine Markley, Norma Haifiey, Justine Liechtyg third row-Crystal Rieddle, Jeanne McElderry, Emogene Luedtke, Jean Campbell, Dorothy Schlotz- hauer, Eileen Hoeppner, Rosy Rector, Mary Murphy, Marjorie McClain, Pauline Markley, Evelyn Wolf, Alwyn Kyleg fourth row-Jenny Gray, Mary Ann Nash, Lavina Waters, Betty Mosure, Betty Francis, Carolyn Blackman, Carol Harvey, Guine- vere Woodward, Betty Baumgartner, Manette Johnson, Maxine Lautzenheiser, Lorene Brewer: fifth row--Dorothy Davison, Betty Diehl, Betty Moorman, Mildred Waltz, Hazel Meyers, Mary Jane Hannie, Dorma Hailey, Betty Miller, Jane Case, Patty Borne, Georgianna Porter, Mildred Smith, Maxine Thurston: sixth row-Goldie Moser, Miss Robinson, Imogene Booher, Gertrude Barnes, Peggy Goodin, Jean Frazier, Mary Mallers, Mary Frances Rose, Ruth Grandlienard, Ruth DeVore, Doris Williams, Barbara Buckner, Beck Caylor, Beck Hiatt, Dorothy Knoffg last row-Betty Campbell, Dorothy Griffin, Betty Jean Stafford, Fern Mattax, Nina Jane Eversole, Marjorie Stram, Betty Uptgraft, Nancy Clayton, Carole Fishbaugh, Lois Shepherd, Donnajean Wahman, Jane Seabold. The first of the year brought over fifty new .members to the club. After their form- al initiation the girls were next entertained at a Hallowe'en party. Perhaps one of the largest undertakings of the year was the Girl Reserve Good Fellowship Banquet which was held at the Community Building. The new idea of the joint meeting of the Girl Reserve and Hi-Y went over with a bang! , T. The close of the year brought around the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet, which is the most impressive event in the Girl Reserve year. The clubndid a considerable amount of charitable work in the past year. The girls gave a donation to the high school band to help them in buying their uniforms. Officers for the year were Jane Seabold, president, Nina Jane Eversole, vice-presi- dentg Maxine Markley, treasurer, Barbara Buckner, secretaryg and Ruth Grandlienard, candy chairman. Miss Millie Robinson served as faculty sponsor for this year. 47 Hi iigi'l Standards of Christian Characteru To create, maintain, and extend throughout the high school and community, high standards of Christian characterf' is the motto of the Hi-Y Club which is composed of 19 sophomore, 15 junior, and 25 senior boys who meet bi-monthly for an interesting pro- gram and discussion. These boys, in living up to their motto, are outstanding in the school and community life. The club has several Worthwhile undertakings and social events throughout the year. During the basketball season, the boys sell pop, gum, candy, and ice cream at the games. This year they sponsored a school bus to carry students to the out-of-town basketball games, which helped increase school spirit. A book store was arranged for the handling of second hand books, thus relieving the students of the burden in the mad ru sh of buying and selling them at the open- ing of the school year. In February they held their first Father and Son Banquet, which was so popular that they decided to make it an annual social event. The last, but most eagerly anticipated event of the year was the 4'Best Girl Banquet given on April 28 in the newly decorated dining room of the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Wm. S. Vincent gave a most unusual and interesting talk on Buddha and the Beastf' Officers for the year were Bill Starr, president, Everett Faulkner, vice-president, Paul Neuhauser, secretary, Jack Sturgis, tr easurerg and Mr. Lloyd Ulmer, sponsor. Rev- erend W. J. Lichau Was the spiritual leader for their meetings. First row, left to right-Guy Stewart: second row-Bill Russel, Laurel Kinsey: third row-Bob Mangus, Everett Faulkner, Jim Speheger, Dick Farlingg fourth row-Claude Mounsey, Bud Colen, Robert Lewis, Fred Grandlienardg fifth row-Don Gilliom, Gene Jackson, Earl Waters, Hal Farlingg sixth row-Harry Bergdoll, Charles Speheger, Jack Reiff, Roger Lewis, Don McClain, Bob Petzel, Earl Deamg seventh row- Roger Sawyer, Bob Miller, Bill Fritz, Bob Moon, Robert Mettler, Bill Stogdillg eighth row-Martin Tonner, Max Rose, Joe Biberstine, Bill Hiatt, Kenneth Hannie, Robert Lockwood, Gene Whaley, Don Harris: ninth row-Brooks Grandlienard, Roger Richey, Daniel Harsh, Ralph Brinneman, Robert Redd, Bud Webber, Jim Smith, Kenneth Markleyg last row--Paul Neuhauser, Richard Willey, Gene Grice, Medrith Snyder, Bill Starr, Bill Fryback, Kenneth Manning, Phillip McCI'ay, lvlr. Uniler. 48 Standing, left t right-Lois Shepherd, Betty Uptgraft, Betty Lou Grimsley, Medrith Snyder, Betty Jean Stafford, Jane Seabold, Bill Starr, Betty Jeanne Baker, Jack Rowe, Gene Grice, Bill Robbins, Kenneth Q Manning: Leaning over-Georgia Burgan, Vxfini Stogdill, Justine Liechty, Junior McAdams, Kenneth Reineck, Letty Williamson, Roger Sawyer: seated-Mr. McNown, Garnet Mills, M 'jorie Grim, Martha Cline: on Hoor-Bill Spade, Don Harris, Dwight Redding, Junior Sowarris. ' Last Curtain Call The Sarah Bernhardts and David Garricks of B. H. S.-provided they were upperclassmen--joined together this fall to form a Dramatics Club. The first things done by the club were to choose a name and elect officers. The name chosen was The Paint Box and the officers elected were: Martha Cline, presidentg Don Harris, vice-president, Bill Starr, secretary, and Lois Shepherd, treasurer. Several plays were given during the year by members of the club. In Let's Honeymoon Again Letty Williamson and Dwight Redding were the would-be honeymooners, Betty Stafford the inevitable mother-in-law, and Don Harris the other Mr. White. Parts in The Dummy, which was presented by the junior members were taken by Betty Moorman, Justine Liechty, Bill Spade, Bill Robbins, Jack Rowe, and Herman, the dummy. i'Little Nell a melodramatic melodrama written by Bill Starr and pre- sented by an all-boy cast was another outstanding production of the year. Roger Sawyer was the sweet blonde heroine, Little Nell, and Medrith Snyder her handsome hero, fair-haired John. The villain and villainess were very realistically protrayed by Bill Starr and Kenneth Reineck, re- spectively. Don Harris assumed the role of the poor mother of the villain. In addition to producing these plays, the members of the club at their stated meetings read and discussed a number of other plays and gave re- views of several books on acting and actors. In view of these various activities, the first year of The Paint Box may well be pronounced a de- cided success. 49 Little Nell' '- Snyde The Dummy -Justine Liechty, Bill Robbins, Betty Moorman, Bill Spade, and J Rowe ack Don Harris, Bill Starr, Kenneth Reineck, Roger Sawyer, and Medrith Talent Was Given to Use Two productions of the Dramatics Club were presented before the high school as- sembly. They were Little Nell and '4The Dummy. Both plays were, in reality, farces and great favorites of the students. Little Nelln was an old-fashioned melodrama written by a B. H. S. senior, Bill Starr. The cast of five was entirely composed of senior boys. Little Nell, the beauti- ful blonde and feminine heroine, was played by Roger Sawyer, plus wig and falsettog Fair-haired John, the dashing handsome hero, was portrayed by Medrith Snyder, Squire Legree, the unscrupulous villain, was interpreted by Bill Starr, aided by a black mustache and fierce leer, Kenneth Reineck played the part of Bethaldra, the Wicked villain- essg and Don Harris portrayed the Countess, the real mother of Little Nell. Background music was provid- ed by Lois Shepherd and sound ef- fects, such as the twittering of birds, were supplied by members of the cast. The play was directed by E. R. McNown. The Dummy by Arthur L. Kaser was presented by junior members of the Club. The plot centered around Jane Hitchcock, Betty Moorman, who was a widow every night as her hus- band, Roy Ulysses Hitchcock, Bill Robbins, was a faithful club member. With the aid of her maid, Emma, played by Justine Liechty, Jane man- ufactures a dummy, Herman, to keep her company. Of course, complica- tions result which even entangle Roy's pal, Ted Manners, played by Jack Rowe, and a police officer, Bill Spade. This also was directed by E. R. McNoWn. 50 Seniors Behind the Footlights The members of the senior class of B. H. S. presented the comedy Growing Pains to an audience that filled the community building Friday evening, March 24. The production, a three-act play in five scenes by Aurenia Rouverol, -depicted the tribulations of adolescents and was excellently performed by the cast of 24 characters. Don Harris was a natural in his character- ization of George McIntyre, a 16-year-old who had difficulty in impressing upon his parents the importance of his maturity Rivaling Harris for top honors was Marjorie Grim, cast as Terry McIntyre, his sister, who was heartbroken at finding the boys in her brother's gang no longer wanted her to play with them because she was a girl. Jane Seabold was quite convincing in her por- trayal of Mrs. McIntyre, who sincerely desired to train her children to be good citizens. Consistently in character and often provok- ing the laughter of the audience by his caustic observations, Bill Starr, as Professor Mclntyre, the father, was one of the comic hits of the pro- duction. As the little coquette who was always throw- ing her linen to the boys, thus keeping the girls worried, Betty Baker, as Prudence Darling was amusing. Roger Sawyer, playing the part of Brian, along with Dutch, played by Medrith Snyder, came to the realization that no one of the boys with whom she flirted meant any more than the others to the coquettish Prudence. They there- fore again began bestowing their attentions on Terry and Patty, played by Martha Cline. The parts of Omar, Hall, and Pete were car- ried by Franklin Swartz, Kenneth Reineck, and Dwight Redding, Jane, Miriam, and Vivian by Winnie Stogdill, Letty Williamson, and Esther Hill. Doris Williams was Sophie, the McIntyre maid. Other minor roles were taken by Gar- net Mills as Mrs. Patterson, her daughter, Elsie, by Betty Stafford, and Harold Bowman as the traffic officer. Ruth DeVore, Maxine Lautzen- heiser, Howard Eicher, and Robert Mettler were the guests at the McIntyre party. The beautiful scenery for the setting of the play was made by the art class under the direc- tion of Miss Mildred Miller. Much credit for the fine performance goes to E. R. lVlcNown, play coach. Top-Doris Williams, Bill Starr, Mai ' Grim Mary Jane Se b ld. Center-Medrith Snyder, Elmer, Betty . Stafford, Garnet Mills, Fra kl' Swartz, K neth Reineck. . Bottom--Betty Jeanne Baker, Don H Esther Hill, Letty Williamson, Martha 51 Juniors Display Dramatic Ability A unique dramatization of the popular novel 'fLena Riverst' by Mary J. Holmes was presented in three acts by the Junior Class of Bluffton High School November 11 at the Community Building. Much hidden talent was brought forth in this play, in which the story centers around the life of Lena Rivers, the young and attractive heroine played by Mary Tonner, and her beloved Granny Nichols, Mary Murphy, who are com- pelled to leave their home in New England and come to live with John Livingston, and his dominating wife,-portrayed by Jack Rowe and Mary F. Rose-her son and daughter- in-law. Upon their arrival in Kentucky, they receive the treatment submitted to poor relatives of large plantation owners: they are given rooms in the servants quarters. Mrs. Livingston and her ideal daughter, Caroline, played by Fern Mattax, tremble at the thought of their friends' reactions to the awkward country girl and Granny Nichols. Lena's potential worth is discovered by Durward Bellmont-Kenneth Manning--and he to Mrs. Livingston's dismay falls for and bestows his attention upon Lena. In the meantime Mrs. Livingston and Caroline try to place Lena in a false position so that Car- M .. ,,-, Standing-Junior McAdams, Gene Grice, Mary Tonner, Bill Robbins, Miss Monger. Seated-Mary Murphy. Mary Neusbaum, Dorothy Watrous, Fern Mattax, Betty Uptgraft Jack Rowe Mary Frances Rose. ' I I front-Kenneth Manning, Bill Spade. oline might have Durward. The younger Livingstons, Anna and John Jr., played by Dorothy Watrous and Bill Spade add much laughter and comedy as they stand up for Granny S and Lena .s rights and help Lena iight for her cause. Lena in turn helps Anna in her romance with Malcolm Everett -Gene Grice-a tutor in the Livingston home. Just wheniit looks as if the curtains would go down and Lena would lose Durward, fate steps in and proves our heroinets sterling worth, and also proves that she is the daughter of Mr. Graham-played by Bill Robbins-who, having thought Lena's moth- er dead, had married Malcolm Durward's mother-played by Betty Uptgraft. This an- nouncement., coming at the end of the play, is startling indeed, and uncovers many other- wise complicated situations. Aunt Milly and 01d Caesar-Mary Neusbaum and John McAdams-two black face comedians, add much humor to the play. This successful per- formance was directed by Miss Kathryn Monger. 52 it-2 .-, fi r...- E: , . ttf we l 5 525: gf' A Q M .1 1, , W, l . ,- Lawrence Templin Doctor Blackman Foster McMasters Football, basketball, tennis Trainer Basketball, football Fred Park Joe Larmore Basketball, baseball, intramural Football ATHLETICS Coach Templin enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career in athletics. His teams had excellent rec- ords in all sports. In coaching all three major sports Temp,' showed his usual skill in fundamentals and handling of players. Fred Park was one of the more important members of our coaching department. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment was the second team, which lost only two games during the entire season. He acted as d1- rector of Intramural Athletics. Joe Larmorels work along with '4Temp in football left little to be desired. He was always ready to give assistance in fundamentals and helped along with the B team. , Mr. McMaster's part, while not commanding as much attention as others, was no less important. The de- velopment of freshmen and underclassmen is a vital part of any athletic set up. 'tDoc, as Dr. Blackman is known by all the boys, will long live in the memories of our athletes. It is to his cheerfulness and keen sense of duty that we owe much of the success of our teams. When someone was down during a game, Doc would lose little time in trotting to his aid. Never for an instant did our boys doubt that Doc could fix them up. As a loyal backer, rooter, and helper, Doc was Htopsf' The school is indebted to Kenneth Reineck, who Worked hard for four years at his job as cheer leader. Much credit can be given him for the school's enthusiasm shown toward athletics. At the games, convocation or wherever an occasion arose, he was always efficient and peppy. Quite often he was the forgotten man r When credit was given for athletic achievements. 1 Credit must be given to the hard working managers. Don Harris, Roger Richey, Everett Faulkner and Paul Neuhauser always kept our athletes looking neat and comfortable. Everett Faulkner, Don Harris Paul Neuhauser, Roger Richey Football student managers Basketball student managers at jg-M. 53 First row-Bill Fritz, Paul Neuhauser, Laurel Kinsey, Bob Garrett, Robert Mettler, Max Rose, Bill Stogdillg second row-Jim Smith, Richard Willey, Bernard Roush, Bill Yates, Bob Moon, Daniel Harsh, Roger Richey, Bud Col 3 third row-Fred Shumm, Charles Baker, Jack Sturgis, Bill Fryback, Medrith Snyder, Don Harris, student manager, Bill Hiatt, Don Johnson. Gridsters Leave Outstanding Record The Bluffton High School football squad turned in the best performance ever staged by a Bluffton team. They displayed power that enabled the.m to gain 2368 yards and average 7.3 yards on every try. Their amazing record stands at seven wins, one tie, and one loss. The squad consisted of 12 seniors and a host of capable underclassmen: Richard Willey, senior, left end, Paul Neuhauser, junior, left tackle, William Stogdill, senior, right guard, William Fryback, senior, right tackle, Joe Biberstine, senior, right end, Roger Richey, senior, quarterback, Laurel Kinsey, senior, left half-back, William Hiatt, senior, right half-back, Charles Baker, senior, fullback, Bob Garrett and Daniel Harsh did expert jobs as reserve half-back and tackle, respectively. To climax this fine season Laurel Kinsey, star halfback, Was chosen for the all- state second team and Willey, left end, Won honorable mention. 54 The Tigers opened the season with a 1-0 victory over the Central Tigers. The team turned in a creditable performance despite the blistering heat. They sported a power- ful running attack that was somewhat hampered by the weather conditions. The red and black fought to a bitter 6-6 tie with the veteran Warsaw eleven. The Tigers avenged the severe trouncing they had received last season. Kinsey carried the Tiger pigskin over on the third try from the two yard line. The Tigers dropped their old rivals the Decatur Yellow Jackets in a hurry with a 20-0 victory. Bluffton showed remarkable power and speed in this performance rolling up 185 yards to the Jackets' 80. The Bluffton eleven turned in a surprise victory over Portland to the tune of 38-0. The Tigers had the upper hand from the beginning and scored first just after the whistle sounded. The boys turned in a wonderful performance in spite of the street fair. The Tiger powerhouse ran up an enormous score, of 50-0 against the supposedly tough and undefeated Auburn Red Devils. The entire game displayed spectacular play- ing on Bluffton's part with laterals, intercepted passes, nearly perfect blocking, stone wall defense, and dashing end runs. Climbing to the top of the N. E, I. competition, the Tigers finished their home sea- son by dumping Columbia City 54-0. This game sported the most spectacular batch of Tiger scoring ever seen by Bluffton fans. The fighting Tiger machine rolled up a 21-0 score against Westfield. This is the first defeat Westfield has had in three years on their own field. The Tiger defense was so strong that Westfield made only four first downs to the Tigers' 18. Bluffton swamped their old rivals, Decatur for the second time this season scor- ing a 32-6 victory over the Yellow Jackets in a game which was played almost entirely in driving rain. The Tiger offense was somewhat hampered by the rain but pushed over five touchdowns, while Decatur got their lone touchdown on a surprise drive in the final period. The gridsters of Bluffton High were nudged out of a perfect season. by one point when in a heartbreaker at Huntington they submitted to the Vikings 7-6. The Vikings scored a quick and inspired touchdown from the 43 yard line. Kinsey, Tiger half, scored after a long pass to Willey, but couldn't convert the extra try. We They Col. City 54 0 Central 1 0 Auburn 50 0 Warsaw 6 6 Westfield 21 6 Decatur 20 0 Decatur 32 6 Portland 38 0 Huntington 6 7 55 oooBasIcetball Requires Teamwo Top row-Richard Willey, Laurel Kinsey, Bob Mettlerg bottom row-Bill Fryback, Bob Garrett, Max Rose. DICK WILLEY-A fighting cen- ter who is always good from the middle of the floor. He adds much punch and stam- ina to the team, for he is a full game player. BILL FRYBACK-A strong cen- ter, noted for his fine re- bound work and his ability to put them in when the game is going fast. LAUREL KINSEY-A Veteran of three yearsg he is noted for superb speed and shooting ability. A very heady guardg he was able to come through many times with the punch to bag the game. BOB GARRETT-The spark of the team, Bob comes in when the going is the toughest and is always good for a couple of field goals. 56 BOB METTLER-A good pivot man who has fine shooting ability at short range. MAX ROSE-Noted for his fight- ing and defensive ability. He always likes to mix it up. rle and Il1dlVIdU6I Ablll . tyooo 'A Top row-Ralph Shields, Bill Hixon, Martin Tonner. RALPH SHIELDS-A good back- guard, who hits consistently with long shots from the side. SAM RICHEY-A rangy guard who fights to the end and comes through in the pinches. Brooks Grandlienardg bottom rowASam Richey, Joe Biberstine, BILL HIXON-A slender for- ward, who hits consistently with his hook-shot, and will be sadly missed next year. JOE BIBERSTINE-A great de- fense guard, who has out- standing ability in hitting from the long range. 57 BROOKS GRANDLIENARD-A fine defensive man able to guard the toughestg a good asset to any ball team. MARTIN TONNER-Captain and forward, a master of the trick stuff which was ever preva- lent in any fracas. The Way They Played the Game BlufTton's 1938-39 basketball season turned out to be very successful this season. The small Tiger quintet showed their power and ability in defeating such powerful teams as Huntington, Ossian, Auburn and North Side. Although the Tigers were handicapped by size and injuries, they stood up very well under the strain of a tough schedule. Of the 25 games played, the red and black were victorious in 15 of them. The team consisted of 12 veteran seniors who started the season with five victories in a row but being harassed by infections and Hu, lost some of the games that would have otherwise been theirs. In a tight ball game the local quintet defeated the Auburn Red Devils, later sec- tional and regional champions, by a fast field goal in the closing minutes by speedy Laurel Kinsey. The Tigers annexed two tough ones in succession: by a five second field goal by Joe Biberstine they dropped the tough Ossian Bears, and defeated Hunting- ton on their own floor to avenge their gridiron defeat. The Templin lads closed the season by winning a close decision over the heavily favored North Side Redskins. With the graduation of the 12 veteran seniors, Coach Templin's next year's team will consist of capable but inexperienced underclassmen. We They Portland 34 29 Columbia City 31 24 Auburn 26 25 Hartford City 37 16 Decatur 32 20 South Side 18 34 Liberty Center 43 22 Ossian 34 33 Huntington 27 23 Hartford City I 24 32 Decatur j blind tourney 28 32 Garrett 34 25 Burris, Muncie 14 29 Central 24 26 Petroleum I 45 3 1 Ossian j county tourney 27 28 Decatur 23 37 Berne 30 31 Kendallville 24 29 North Side 30 26 Lancaster 30 18 Rockcreek 44 28 Jackson 1 43 16 Petroleum - 41 24 Ossian I sectional tourney 29 31 58 C ubs Shine This Season Fred Park's second team displayed the best brand of basketball of any Bluffton B team. They performed so Well that they Won 18 games and lost only two. Although they lacked size, they displayed a fighting spirit that beat such teams as South Side, Burris, and Ossian. Most of the BM team members were sophomores who lacked experi- ence, but sported some of the best shooting and passing seen in a long time. The fans were greatly impressed by the Work of such boys as Miller, Bergdoll, Johnson, Minnich, and McClain. As a Whole the team showed great promise of being very strong in the near future. Portland Columbia City Auburn Hartford City Decatur South Side Liberty Center Ossian Huntington First row-Bernard Roush, Robert Liby, Robert Schocke, Roger Lewis, Jim Smith, Everett Faulknerg second row-Don McClain, Robert Miller, Bill Fritz, Paul Neuhauser, student manager, Harold Minnich, Don Johnson, Harry Bergdollg third row-Mr. Park, Kenneth Manning, Don Sturgis, Bob Moon, Joy Cossairt, Joe Higgins, Roger Lockwood, Mr. Templin. 18 B. H. S. 20 Garrett 19 B. H. S. 21 17 B. H. S. 20 Central 15 B. H. S. 27 16 B. H. S. 27 Burris 15 B. H. S. 24 16 B. H. S. 24 Decatur 6 B. H. S. 26 5 B. H. S. 33 Berne 14 B. H. S. 26 15 B. H. S. 17 Kendallville 14 B. H. S. 23 10 B. H. S. 31 North Side 22 B. H. S. 19 13 B. H. S. 16 Lancaster 14 B. H. S. 23 19 B. H. S. 9 Rockcreek 21 B. H. S. 28 59 ooolntramural Has l lg Warren Ball. The 1938-'39 intra-mural basketball season was the most successful yet held. One hundred enthusiastic boys made up the ten teams. Their interest was kept high by keen rivalry and a race which was close right up to the Wire. Each team played thirteen regular season games under the supervision of Fred Park, director of intra-mural athletics. A tie for the first place necessitated a play-off. This also developed into a close affair, for the Fighting Irish, captained by Bob Sturg- eon, barely won a 25-24 thriller over Barney Ponds? Wolverines. To the Fighting Irish go the championship honors including medal awards to each member of the team. ooospri BASEBALL Bluffton came out this year with a team of considerable experience. Each position was held by a veteran. Seven lettermen were back from last year, and .most of the boys had played together for a long time. The team consisted of the following letter- men: Shields, first base, Kinsey, short stop, Speheger, third base, Rose, left fielder, Sam Richey, center fielder, Grandlienard, pitcher, and Roger Richey, catcher. Yates held down second base and Lindsey right field. The pitching staff was greatly bolstered by two juniors, Cossairt and Johnson. Shum was a great aid to the catching staff, and Garrett saw service in the infield. The experience of the team showed up in fine sea- son records. The team looked good on both defense and offense. The boys all had plenty of chatter and fighting spirit. Opposition consisted of Hartford City, Decatur, Berne, Portland, Marion, Montpe- lier, Albany, and Indianapolis. 60 First row-Ned Neff F d Grandlienard, Robert L y ond row-Roger Lindsey old Bowman, Bob S g Vfribune Phoful INDIANA. Below: Miss Be++y Jeanne Baker of Blufffon is e sophomore ai' ln- diana universify and prominenf in ac+ivi- ities of Kappa Alpha l Thefa sororify. Aww -Xp'-WWW! ,,,,x41,5'5,1,:,1:s:1,.,g. .. , ,..... 1-wg? M g, ..A4 Www .H l ce the Tribune lf M ll LI A ll 5 cms: or twn bu? clozerls of ' the Powell plus of know- Qs, exciflng color combines, le details . . . budge? c-:Elf if Sheers, cr-apes, prints, many l vlfcels and all in hcxrd-lo-find lOl6...5Sg!'gQ5 EE :md 'Ill -xviln .nina 1.l..hn..,..niA Excellent Year St riding-Bill Hiatt, Medrith Snyder, Bob Sturgeon Paul Neuhauser, Mr. Park, seated-Ralph Pond, J' Speheger, Ralph Brinneman, Daniel Harshg on fl Bill Yates, Roger Richey. The leading scorers for this season were Barney Pond-96 points, Bob Sturgeon 93 points, and Jim Speheger--87 points. Fourth and fifth places were held by Bill Hiatt and Ralph Brinneman, respectively. TEAM STANDING CAPTAINS Fighting Irish 11-3 Bob Sturgeon Wolverines 10-4 Barney Pond Boilermakers 8-5 Paul Neuhauser Tigers 8-5 Bill Yates Crimson Tide 8-5 Dan Harsh Buckeyes 8-5 Bill Hiatt Yankees 5-8 Jim Speheger Cubs 4-9 Ralph Brinneman Redskins 2-11 Roger Richey Maroons 2-11 Medrith Snyder p o r t s o 0 Q TENNIS Bluffton's veteran team this year consisted of Fryback, Willey, Snyder, Stogdill, and Pond. Their playing plainly bespoke their experience. The season Was very suc- cessful, with most of the boys displaying fine form and showing up Well in all the matches. Among the Bluffton opponents were Huntington, Hartford City, Decatur, Central, North Side, and South Side of Ft. Wayne. SOFT BALL The softball team made a fine record this year in a league with many older teams. In addition to winning most of their games, they climaxed the season by Winning the district tourney at Gas City and were presented with a trophy. The team was Shields, Yates, Kinsey, Garrett, Speheger, R. Richey, S. Richey, Rose, Grandlienard, and Lindsey. The boys also made a good showing in a tournament at Portland. They played four games in 1 day and were victorious in all but the last. Other boys who saw service and will probably be of value next year are: Shum, Faulkner, Riddle, C. Speheger, and Fred Grandlienard. 61 Fair Sex Displays Athletic Ability The Girls' Recreation Association met every Friday evening for recrea- tion at the gymnasium under the supervision of Miss Robinson. Teams were organized, captains were chosen, and girls' basketball was initiated with thirty girls participating. After learning the rules of the game, the several teams played with friendly rivalry and great enthusiasm, in fact, as a result of this very enthusiasm some good school yells came into ex- istence. Girls' basketball was the general topic of conversation, and each player was striving to develop her talent for whatever position she was fitted: forward, guard, or center. Shooting for baskets became a favorite pastime, and a few of the girls became quite proficient at it. Those girls who were taking Health Education, and consequently had the opportunity of practicing at the gymnasium on Monday and Tuesday mornings, had advantages over the others. There were two sets of teams: one set playing from four to five, another from five to six. The junior and senior girls played at four, the freshmen and sophomores, from five to six. Not only did this provide a form of recreation for the high school girls, but it also taught them team work and the ability to take defeat. With the burning of the Central Building, this form of recreation had to be discontinued. A few, however, continued taking bowling and thus did not lose all their recreation. As warm weather approached, hiking and tennis were enjoyed, and after the day's work in school was done, the enthusiasm for fun did not diminish, but grew keener day by day. Rosemary Lucas, Con C1 w C ly C yl Davison, Gertrude Bam Martha Gilliom, Doris W , t y Ma s Betty Mosure. I V W 62 First row-Charlotte Boohe Harriet Porter, Georg Burgan, Letty Williamso o ser, arc n a o second row-Betty Jea Stafford, Miss Robinso Stella Maddux, Peggy Good in, Garnet Mills, Alwy Kyle, Eileen Hoeppnerg thi d row-Leola Smith, Dorothy ' e liams, Carolyn Blackma Imogene Booherg fourth ro -Betty Uptgraft, Emogen Luedtke Doro h t o WE What We are and what We Want to be, prob- ably are the two facts we have attempted to re- veal in this book. Thus far We have presented them formally or indirectly. In this, our last section, we have changed that policy. Here We are as we actually appear day by day and as we hope to appear in the years to come. 63 Camera Clicks What is it that Dorothy Knoff and Max Rose are so interested in? . . . Tch! tch! students, and to think the bell has rung .... Who would think this childish pastime could bring such big smiles to the faces of Margie Grim and Nancy Clayton .... Doc Miller has a splendid profile, hasn't he .... Hixon and Willey practice a little horseplay before the bell rings .... In case Dorothea Davison didn't know it, there's a sign on that statue, Keep off the Walls. . . . Robin Hood Richey practices his Wiles on Becky Hiatt. . . . Rosemary Lucas and Bill Hiatt don't know the camera's looking .... Reineck prepares for battle .... Georgia Burgan and Bill Fritz Wait for the dreaded five minute bell which means they must part-for an hour . . . Eugene Maller puts on his best face for the camera man. 64 Parting Shots And another day's work ahead for Mr. Willey .... What serious tete-a-tetes! 'Twill never do .... Ah, the beautiful spring air, breathes Shields .... Methinks Bill Fryback and Beck Caylor are suspicious of a snooper .... Rain, snow, or shine-we always went to school .... The two so happily absorbed in each other are Alice Ann Louden and Bob Garrett .... Kate Rix looks cheerful-and with all that work .... Another letterrnan, Sam Richey, bites the dust-this time it's Betty Billiard .... Are Maxine Lautzenheiser and Suzie Schlotzhauer hurrying into the building because of impending lessons, or- .... No, they are not engagedg Ruthanna Knoff and Bill Hixon are just good friends! . . . The two modern Robin Hoods are Bob Davis and Junior Druckenmiller. 65 On, The Athletic Field Willey tries a free throw .... Will it go in? . . . That tense ,moment-the tip-up. . . . Kinsey makes a lunge for the ball . . . lVlettler, Bud, and Max Rose surely aren't quite awake yet-the Way they've mixed the sp orts .... One of the best backfields in the country--standing, Hiatt, Baker, and Kinsey, leaning over-Richey and Garrett .... Laurel Kinsey, our left halfback, Won a position on all-state second team this year .... Richard Willey, left end, Won honorable mention . . . Our football captain, Bill Fryback. Bill was a tackle .... As our '38 squad looked their freshman year-a little difference, hfz e . -66... ln Qur Spare Time There are hobbies, and there are hobbies, and even our illustrious seniors must while away their leisure hours with some amusing pastime. We have some avid collectors in our ranks: Maxine Gearhart, Betty Stafford, and Lois Arnold like to col- lect snapshots. Betty Mosure keeps a gallery of photographs of movie stars, Wanda DeArmond and Goldie Moser save recipes, gathered from all available sources, and Betty Jeanne Baker has amassed a number of Chinese proverbs which she enjoys reading and studying. Martha Cline hoards all the toy animals she can procure, and includes in this menagerie such famous fictitious characters as Charlie McCarthy and the Seven Dwarfs. Imogene Booher, Bill Hixon and Helen Flowers save match holders, Richard Willey and Bill Stogdill are making a collection of model airplanes, Wendell White is fond of pipes and persists in hunting for odd ones, and Bob Sturgeon digs around on the farm for arrowheads, and, in fact, has quite a neat collection. Dorothy Davison has a unique hobby, she spends her spare time searching for dif- ferent varieties of perfume bottles. Junior Brinkman gathers stray locks and keys, which he might use to your advantage if you are ever locked out. Don Harris assem- bles stamps and pictures of pretty girls. Marjorie Grim has a very interesting hob- by, she collects fashions and makes some very beautiful fashion scrapbooks, one of which contains fashions from the gay nineties. Lois Shepherd takes interest in the study of Egyptian art, in pistol shooting, and is building a library. Medrith Snyder has taken up amateur photography as a way to improve his time, Ruthanna Knoff spends her leisure time in a beneficial manner, she knits sweaters and dresses, and how she can knit! Some of the fellows are would bei' big game hunters: J ack Sturgis and Dan Harsh like fishing, any way you put it, and Harry Lantz, Paul Sheets, and Eugene Mallers are real hunters. Joe Biberstine has a dangerous pastime ffor anyone who might be in his pathj of knife throwing. Roger Lindsey goes in for ping-pong in a big way, Dorothy Wenger and Dorothy Matson like to ride their bikes, Georgiana Motz and Lorene Brewer like to swim, Harold Pett spends most of his time bowling, and Howard Eicher thinks horseback riding and hiking are quite the thing. Many of our seniors find reading their best liked pastime. Hazel McFarren, Betty Billiard, Martha Gilliom, Esther Hill, Kathryn Harris, Maxine Markley, Gertrude Barnes and Walter Aeschliman come under this category. Clarabelle Chenoweth and Nina Hendricks like mystery stories especially, and Warren Ball likes the rip roarin' wes- tern novels. Four of our stalwart Tigers, Kinsey, Tonner, Yates, and Shields pick athletics as their one and only, and Jim Speheger enjoys watching the Big League games. Most all of us keep scrapbooks of school, activities, but Betty Fulkerson and Georgia Burgan make it a specialty. Bob Garrett and Bob Mettler keep records of athletic events. Finally, Garnet Mills and Bob Barnthouse are doodlers In case doodling is new to you, I should explain that it is a fine form of art. These doodlers draw sketches of horses and figures, and save them for a rainy day. For what? Ask the Doodlers. -57- Wl1o's Who Among Undergraduates Mary Neusbaum ...,., Junior Thurston ...... Mary Murphy ....,, Mary Tonner and Kenneth Manning ...A. Dennis Hirschy ..,......,... Nina Jane Eversole and Alice Ann Arnold ..,..,.,.,...,,. Harry Bergdoll ....,.r. Dorothy Knoff ,..,., Peggy Goodin ........ .. Alice Ann Louden .a,... Carol Harvey ..,... Bernard Roush ,.,,,.i, Betty Francis ..,..r Bob Moon ....,, ..V. Maxine Buroker ..i,ro Agnes Mallers ,..... Bill Fritz ...V, .,.,.,.... Marie Ireland and Melvene Bishop .,.... Rebecca Caylor ..,... Bud Webber and Gene Whaley ..i..... Dan Hurt .......,.,.., Jean Frazier oo,,o Bud Colen ,.oo. for Winning honors with her voice. for being president of the freshman class for such abundant pep. hero and heroine of junior class play, Lena Riversf' for being a successful agriculturalist. for their hard work in the bookstore. president of the sophomore class. a fine songstress. a born actress. the fairest lass of every class. for wearing her clothes so Well. junior class president. for being so sweet and unaffected. best all-round athlete. for competing in district Latin contest. an excellent algebra student. for being able to go steady With a senior. for never being Without masculine attention for her huge vocabulary. two very amusing entertainers. clever with the clarinet. an accomplished equestrienne. for stealing the hearts of senior girls. ,68- Qur Walter Aeshliman Lois Dean Arnold Betty Jeanne Baker Charles Baker Warren Ball Gertrude Barnes Robert Barnthouse Joe Biberstine Betty Billiard Imogene Booher Harold Bowman Lorene Brewer Jr. Brinkman Ralph Brinneman Georgia Burgan Di Farmer Typist Radio singer Shoe salesman Airplane pilot Kindergarten teacher Cartoonist Engineer Doctor Dietician Printer Nurse Welder Lawyer Concert pianist Clarabelle Chenoweth Private secretary Martha Cline Dorothy Davison Earl Deam Wanda DeArmond Ruth DeVore Lela Dunwiddie Howard Eicher Dick Farling Helen Flowers f Bill Fryback Betty Fulkerson Bob Garrett Maxine Gearhart Martha Gilliom Brooks Grandlienard Ruth Grandlienard Jennie Gray Marjorie Grim Betty Lou Grimsley Don Harris Kathryn Harris Dan Harsh Nina Hendricks William Hiatt Esther Hill Bill Hixon John Kemper Laurel Kinsey Ruthanna Knoff Jim Krill Harry Lantz Maxine Lautzenheiser Journalist Nurse Marine Housewife School teacher Stenographer Engineer Farmer Nurse Dairyman Secretary Athletic director Commercial artist Dietician Farmer Missionary Clerk Fashion editor Vocalist Lawyer Stenographer Attorney at Law Secretary Doctor Bookkeeper Clerk Scientist Coach English teacher Clerk Machinist Orchestra leader st -69 t Hor Jean Lewis Roger Lindsey Imogene Luedtke Eugene Maller Kenneth Markley Maxine Markley Dorothy Matson Hazel McFarren Bob Mettler Roger Miller Garnet Mills James Monticue Goldie Moser Betty Mosure Georgianna Motz Glen Overla Veda Pace Lois Reber Dwight Redding Kenneth Reineck Roger Richey Crystal Rieddle Max Rose Roger Sawyer Sarabelle Schlotzhauer Jane Seabold Paul Sheets Lois Shepherd Ralph Shields Marigrace Smith Medrith Snyder James Speheger Betty Jean Stafford Bill Starr Bill Stogdill Winifred Stogdill Bob Sturgeon Jack Sturgis Franklin Swartz Martin Tonner Patricia Vachon Wendell White Richard Willey Doris Williams' Letty Williamson Bill Yates Rosalind Zook iz ll 0l IS Commercial artist Machinist Nurse Mechanic Farmer Nurse Beautician Bookkeeper Physical director Machinist Interior decorator Diesel engineer Home Ec teacher Milliner Private secretary Marine Secretary Nurse Surgeon Farmer Professional football player Secretary Business man Optometrist Governess High school teacher Farmer Archaeologist Business man Social Service worker Radio engineer Chemist Lab technician Cartoonist Doctor and Surgeon Stewardess Aviator Lawyer Business man Mechanical engineer Beauty operator Linotype operator Aeronautical engineer Public speaker Chemist Coach Radio star ast Year's Graduates Marion Barringer, student, Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana. Harold Betz, employed, Chalfant's Stone Quarry, Bluffton. Robert Betz, employed, State Forest, Bluffton. Ellis Bishop, employed, Rem Johnson Printery, Ossian. Mayro Bradburn, employed, Office Morris 5 8: l0c Store, Bluffton. Virginia Brewer, student, International Business College, Ft. Wayne, Vernon Brinneman, employed, Kroger Store, Bluffton. Maxine Brown, at home, Bluffton. Bob Bulger, employed, Bulger Trucking Company, Bluffton. Bob Case, employed in Decatur. Dorothy Chenoweth, student, International Business College, Ft. Wayne, James Claghorn, at home, Bluffton. Bill Colen, employed, Smith Trucking Company, Bluffton. Mary Cossairt, post graduate. Donald Davis, at home, Bluffton. Lois Decker, student, Ball State Teacher's College, Muncie. Bill Edington, employed, Progress. Lorin Falk, at home, Bluffton. Cloyd Farling, Jr., student, Ball State T'eacher's College, Muncie. Isaac Fishbaugh, at home, Bluffton, Eugene Fuller, employed, Julian Office Supply Company, Bluffton. Mary Geels, at home, Bluiton. Mary Gerber, student, International Business College, Ft. Wayne. Bob Harnish, employed, Bluffton Pure Ice Company, Bluffton. Lois Hartman, at home, Bluffton. Max Hauk, student, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. Joan Hedges, living in Fort Wayne. Ruth Hedges, at home, Bluffton. Roselyn Heller, nurses training, St. Joe Hospital, Ft. Wayne. Ruth Hendricks, employed, Don Reed Confectionery. Dale Higgins, at home, Bluffton. Mary Edna High, at home, Bluffton. Dorothy Ivans, Stenographer, Culver Glove Co., Bluffton. Harriett Johnson, employed, Office of Morris 5 8z 10c Store, Bluffton. Nellie Kelley, at home, Bluffton, Ruth Krill, employed, Bills Kitchen, Bluffton. John Langel, farming at home, Bluffton. Jack Lee, employed, Snug Restaurant, Bluffton. Cecil Lockwood, Jr., student, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. Edith Marquart, working in Marion, Indiana, Dorothy Mason, at home, Bluffton. Evelyn Meeks, at home, Bluffton. Maxine Merkey, at home, Bluffton. Bob Mitchell, employed, Houser Chevrolet Sales, Bluffton. Vallera Mock, married, Mrs. Ralph Liby. Aldine Murray, employed, Houser Manufacturing Co., Bluffton. Glade McAfee, employed, Central Dairy, Bluffton. Jack McCray, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. William McCray, Jr., employed, Mosiman's Jewelry Store, Bluffton, Bob McFarren, student, Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana. James Neff, at home, Bluffton. Dick Neff, student, Hanover College. Max Nicholas, post graduate and employed at Nao-Bob. Ruth Porter, employed, Gelena's Beauty Shop, Bluffton. Ralph Potts, at home, Bluiton. Mildred Pursley, at home, Bluffton. Eva Ripple, at home, Bluffton. Jim Sark, clerk, Pyle's Grocery, Bluffton. Bob Sawyer, employed, Joe's Confectionery, Bluffton. Joan Sawyer, employed, Ruth's Dress Shop, Bluffton. Emerson Schlotzhauer, student, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Pauline Schocke, employed, Carnall's, Bluffton. Bob Shelley, employed, Francis Grain Co., Bluffton. Ruth Sauers, at home, Bluffton. Adrian Sprunger, employed, Houser Manufacturing Co., Bluffton. Martha Sturgis, employed, Office of Morris 5 8: 10c Store, Bluffton. Arthur Tewell, employed, Ad-visor Co., Bluffton. Vance Travis, at home, Bluffton. Helen Ulmer, at home, Bluffton. Bernard Wahman, at home, Bluffton, Bette Wibel, nurse's training, St. Joe Hospital, Ft. Wayne. Dorothy Wolf, student, School for Beauty College, Ft. Wayne. Wava Woodward, employed, W. P. A. Office, Ft. Wayne. ...TO- At The Crossroads You to the left and I to the right, For the ways of men must sever- And it Well may be for a day and a night, And it well may be forever. But whether we meet or whether we part fFor our ways are past our knowingj, A pledge from the heart to its fellow heart On the ways we all are going! Here's luck! For we know not where we are going. With a steady swing and an open brow We have tramped the ways together, But we're clasping hands at the crossroads now In the Fiend's own night for weatherg And whether we bleed or whether we smile In the leagues that lie before us The ways of life are many a mile And the dark of Fate is o'er us. Here's luck! And a cheer for the dark before us! You to the left and I to the right, For the ways of men must sever, And it well may be for a day and a night And it well may be forever! But whether we live or whether we die CFor the end is past our knowingj, Here's two frank hearts and the open sky, Be a fair or an ill wind blowing! Here's luck! In the teeth of all winds blowing. -Richard Hovey. .. 71 - AUTOGRAPH S l