Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1940 volume:

C’U s pages M® opens ns o0 u ° 0R H % DOORS TO AH � A ° F OP.AMAT ' cUL tv sT0 DENT UFE AT high school PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1940 P. A. ALLEN HIGH BLUFFTON INDIANA CURTAIN - 8:20 SETTING - Main Entrance DIRECTOR - Willey I LIGHTS ON THE UNFOLDING OF A SIX REEL DRAMA AT P. A. ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL Wfirrntmf A PROJECTION GOOD WILL To Professor P. A. Allen, founder and superin¬ tendent emeritus of the P. A. Allen High School— ever an understanding friend of youth—a man beloved by all who know him—a man who always inspired us to higher ideals—we, the Class of 1940, dedicate this Retrospect. REEtOHE m , OH tOCM ' O -u T -olayers. � A U e world’s d a woro en, m y w eU be . n all the me Chahesp eal And 3 {am ous hnes oi a dein age ' . T e language ot _ _ d sir ls an ? ut ' I world’s a rnov b oy :heS n language ot the ar e the vie s a nd - annual merely actors an leave a We t . „ senior class ot .. Hlt s ° { th on {rom to 5 -me oObe some taspl rat merely acua lea« “ YeaI : ne senior class ot R its ot to {rom to We. P otsome ot .“e tosp« aU reminder _ m. a y g al + ” . , s chooh hope that you Retrospect- B. H- S - d a u types o other , ot hers . s y ssw -® • historic a t me. - ts memories, lt e � this production r eater drama, . y fetter W ™ hemg °eb History class taught by Miss Shively. Physics class under Mr. Park. Literature class under Mr. McNown. Algebra class taught by Mr. McMasters. ON THE SET FUTURE FAMOUS STARS The actors and actresses of B. H. S. who who contemplate a college or university education take the academic course, which prepares them for the further training that is desired. ENGLISH The ability to make the proper use of the English language is essential in correctly portraying our part in the drama of life. Miss Powers, Miss Monger, and Mr. Mc¬ Nown direct our preparations for securing this ability and gaining poise and ease in our everyday conversations. They furnish us with a background of English and Amer¬ ican Literature, whereby we acquire an appreciation of good and worthwhile prose and poetry. FOREIGN LANGUAGE “Variety is the spice of life.” Life would be quite drab without the aid of some for¬ eign language now and then. Our instructor, Miss Karns, has taught us in the correct way to read, write, and understand Latin and German. Latin proves especially helpful in establishing the meanings of English words, many of which are of Latin derivation. The German students learn to read and translate German with ease and to write in the grand old German style. MATH Concentration is very helpful and necessary power in acquiring efficiency in what¬ ever work we undertake. Mathematics is an invaluable aid to the mastery of this power. Commercial arithmetic will be of great benefit to our future secretaries and business men. Algebra, which deals with literal numbers, and geometry, which deals with the proof and application of propositions, will be of unending service to the future engineer. Mr. Park and Mr. McMasters direct this training. 6 HISTORY Our historical background is instilled in us under the instructions of Miss Shively and Mr. Ulmer with the aid of U. S. and General History textbooks. Through these courses we learn the stages of man’s development and where we fit into the scheme of things. This knowledge will give us an opportunity to profit by the achievements and mistakes of our forefathers. CHEMISTRY The chemistry course gives us somewhat of an idea as to the minute and intricate construction of this world on which we live and the atmosphere surrounding us. We are taught to break up into its essential elements many seemingly simple and ordi¬ nary things used in everyday life. It provides us with experimental work and satis¬ fies our curiosity as to the chemical composition of this complicated earth. Mr. Ratliff gives efficient guidance and instruction in this field of science. PHYSICS Physics is the science which deals with the study of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the constitution of matter. The course is especially inter¬ esting to us in this “Machine Age” as it makes clearer the application of the prin¬ ciples that govern the construction and the operation of machines, whether simple or complex. In this subject we receive from Mr. Park splendid instruction. COMMERCIAL Students interested in preparing themselves for the business world take the com¬ mercial course. Among the subjects included are bookkeeping, commercial law, sales¬ manship, business practice, typing, and shorthand. The directors in these subjects are Miss Shafer, Miss Powers, and Mr. Bennett. These are the students that become successful secretaries and business men after they leave B. H. S. HOME ECONOMICS Life on this earth would soon run amuck without good cooks and home-man¬ agers. The home economics department provides a means by which interested actresses may devote their time to the study of such things as clothing, foods, home management, heme nursing, household chemistry, and dietetics. These students are taught under Foreign Language under Miss Karns. Safety class taught by Mr. Ulmer. Typing class taught by Miss Powers. Shorthand class under Miss Shafer. Chemistry class under Mr. Ratliff. Industrial arts class taught by Mr. Larmore. Agriculture class taught by Mr. Blair. Sewing class under Miss Sale. the supervision of Miss Sale. This department also carries out the 4-H Club activities in Bluffton during the summer. The members exhibit their work at the annual Bluff- ton Free Street Fair in the fall. HEALTH ED Health is of vital interest to everyone. Upon it depends the future happiness and success of every actor and actress in this great drama of life. It is therefore of great importance that every student take a course in health education, which is required for graduation. The girls receive their instruction under Miss Robinson, the boys under Mr. Templin. Gym work is included in this course. INDUSTRIAL ART VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL Printing, shop work, and vocational guidance are the main features of the in¬ dustrial arts and the vocational industrial courses. Mr. Larmore and Mr. Templin are the directors who give the boys taking these courses a good start in life by giving them actual experience in various lines of manual labor. AGRICULTURE The agriculturally minded students of B. H. S. take the vocational agriculture course. Mr. Blair takes over the responsibility of this group. They are members of the national organization, the F. F. A. SAFETY Safe driving, safe walking, and safe living are all stressed in the safety classes under the direction of Mr. Ulmer and Mr. McMasters. Safety education through books, pamphlets, and speeches is being carried on for the purpose of making everyone safety conscious which will result in making this a better and safer place in which to live. CIVICS ECONOMICS Every senior is required to take civics for his own benefit and for the betterment of the future government. One cannot be a good citizen without some knowledge about our government, how and by whom it is organized and operated. It is also es¬ sential for a good citizen to know the value of money and how to use it to the best ad¬ vantage. Civics and economics, are both taught by Miss Shively. 8 } p TWO as upon his . o{ the student V to help ctGt -i tpbe hacru 7 t Yie rough v,a to aid him ha ve pr0We h Ttosbeeng radUated e . B . H- S. vwhen be vflC a succe , needed to bee - character ■ teachers or a chanc- - ! h e ® We : student d MANAGERS HOWARD ULLMAN President WILLIAM KUNKEL, JR. Secretary WARE BAKER Treasurer Four short years ago we came under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. The three men who compose this board of managers have constantly worked together to better our educational system so that when the students of P. A. Allen High grad¬ uate, they will be able to take their places in the world without flinching. Let it not be forgotten that without their guidance, without their aid, and with¬ out their sincere interest, we, the class of of 1940, would not have found the going so pleasant. Our school board is composed of well known citizens of Bluffton. Mr. Ullman, president of the board, is president of the Red Cross Manufacturing Co.; Mr. Kunkel, secretary of the board, is the publisher of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, and a mem¬ ber of the Indiana University Board of Directors; Mr. Baker, treasurer of the board, is the local International Implement dealer. 10 1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE Since 1937, Mr. Willey has been our chief ex¬ ecutive. He has more things to do and less time to do them in than anyone known. It is he who sells Bluffton High, and keeps the wheels of the educa¬ tional system oiled in order that it may run smoothly. In 1920, Mr. Willey received his bachelor of science degree, and in 1937, his master of science degree, both from Purdue University. He came to Bluffton in 1925 and taught agriculture in P. A. Allen High School until 1937, when he was appointed superintendent of the Bluffton Public School. Infinitely swift has been the flight of time, and as we, the class of 1940, look back, we can see that all the obstacles in our path could not have been surmounted without the aid and advice of Superin¬ tendent L. R. Willey. PRINCIPAL WILLEY CATHERINE RIX ERNESTINE BAUMGARTNER Secretary to Principal Secretary to Superintendent 11 IRECTORS OF L. R. WILLEY Purdue University, D. S. and M. S. Principal, Superintendent L. E. TEMPLIN Ball State Teacher’s College Tri State College North Manchester College Butler University Indiana University Industrial Arts, Health Education, Athletics W. C. Ratliff Indiana University, A. B. Science FOSTER A. McMASTERS Wabash College, A. B. Butler University Central Normal College Indiana University Mathematics, Safety- Athletics WELTHY A. SHIVELY Indiana University, A. B. Indiana State Normal School Social Science ALBERT J. BLAIR Purdue. University, B. S. Agriculture, Science JOSEPH F. LARMORE Ball State Teacher’s College, B. S., Indiana University Industrial Arts, Related Science, Athletics FREDERICK F. PARK Ball State Teacher’s College, A. B., Indiana University , Butler University Mathematics, Physics, Athletics LLOYD A. ULMER Ball State Teacher’s College, B. S., Indiana State Indiana University Social Science, Safety EDWIN R. McNOWN Indiana University, A. B. Hanover College Purdue University English 12 THE PRODUCTION KATHRYN MONGER Vassar, A. B. University of Chicago Northwestern University English BLANCHE KARNS Indiana University, A. B. University of Chicago Foreign Language MARGARET POWERS Depauw University, A. B. MacMurray University Ball State Teacher’s College English, Typewriting MARY SHAFER Ball State Teacher’s College, B. S. Commercial ROBERT N. BENNETT Butler University, B. M. Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music Ball State Teacher’s College Indiana University Band, Commercial MILDRED MILLER John Herron Art Institute, B. A., Wisconsin University, Indiana University Supervisor of Art OLIVE M. GRIMSLEY Evansville College New York University Washington University Central Normal College Northwestern University Indiana University Supervisor of Music BESSIE K. SALE Depauw University, A. B. Worcester Domestic Science School, Indiana University Home Economics MILLIE ROBINSON Indiana State Teacher’s College, B. S. Home Economics Physical Education GRACE E. RATLIFF Indiana University, A. B. Marion Normal College Librarian 13 Mr. Blair seems to be getting his agriculture boys ready for spring plowing . . . Spring is here! “Temp” dons a whistle instead of a coat . . . Mr. Willey relaxes after scanning the blue prints . . . Are they learning, Miss Powers? . . . Music and art, together, plan the operetta . . . Don’t work too hard, Ernestine . . . From the looks of Mr. Ratliff’s frown, it isn’t an easy job to grade papers . . . What are you making, Bess? It surely smells good . . . Safety teachers but one would never know it from the way they hug the middle line . . . Not our home economics teacher, just Miss Monger coming from class play practice . . . How’s their posture, Millie? . . . What’s the verdict, Judge Bennett? . . . Why all the frowns, Parks? . . . Miss Shively, are you going some place or just traveling? ... Is anyone absent, Mrs. Ratliff? . . . Well, hello Joe, what’da’ya know? . . . This “pu- ella pulchra” happens to be Miss Karns . . . From the looks of Kate, one would think there was no school today . . . Weather Prophet McNown must think it’s going to rain, by the looks of his hat . . Mary doesn’t have pets, but every teacher welcomes a pupil with an apple occasionally. 14 I Jessie Mae Weist, See’y; Bill Fritz, Pres.; Jessie Reiff, Athletic Coun¬ cil; Bernard Roush, Vice-Pres¬ ident; Justine Liechty, Treasurer. OUR STARS We, the class of ’40, have attained the ever-desired place in our lives as “dignified” seniors, but before reaching this place we have had to put forth much effort and enthusiasm in the previous years. As the so-called “green freshies,” we entered P. A. Allen High School. Dick Bender was chosen as president; Joe Poff, vice president; Mary Tonner, secretary; Nina Jane Eversole, treasurer; and Jesse Reiff, representative on the Athletic Council. During this year our party was held at the Central gym. The entertainment was furnished by the gifted members of the class. We might have been “green,” but we surely had a swell party! By September 7, of the following year most of the “green” had worn away. We were now looked upon by the upperclassmen as “soft” sophomores. The officers of the class this year were Everett Faulkner, president; Bill Fritz, vice-president; Mary Tonner, secretary; Rosy Rector, treasurer; and Jesse Reiff, representative on the Athletic Council. This was a very successful year for the “softies.” Things were started off with a bang! A class party was held October 26 at the Boy Scout Cabin—and what great fun everyone had, going to and from the party on the chartered school bus. Later in this same year we began to feel the need of a financial backing; hence, it w ' as decided to sponsor the moving picture, “Navy, Blue, and Gold.” A total of $46.20 was cleared from this movie. Mary Tonner brought our class into prominence by competing in the State Geometry contest. Pushing on, we entered school again in the fall of the year. Juniors. We were no longer underclassmen—and did we love it! As president of the class, we chose Bernard Roush. To aid him through a most active year were Fred Shumm, vice-president; Mary Tonner, secretary; Mary Frances Rose, treasurer; and Jesse Reiff, representative on the Athletic Council. It was December 22 of this year that we received our class rings—an honor long waited for by all underclassmen. Again we came out with flying colors with our class play, “Lena Rivers,” pre¬ sented at the Community Building. Jessie Mae Weist placed second in a shorthand contest con¬ ducted by Ball State Teachers College and Mary Neusbaum won honorable mention in a state voice contest held at Indiana University. Our Junior year was then brought to a close with the Junior-Senior Reception which we gave in honor of the seniors—it was really “tops.” After three eventful years, we become the seniors of 1940. Our officers through our last year were Bill Fritz, president; Bernard Roush, vice-president; Justine Liechty, secretary; Jessie Mae Weist, treasurer; and Jessie Reiff, senior representative on the Athletic Council. Our senior play, “Spring Fever,” was full of tense moments and kept the audience in an up-roar. Many other activities, such as the high school dances and editing of the Retrospect, were carried on during this time. On May 12, we were honored at a lovely reception given by the juniors. It was May 24—-it was good-bye to those “good old days in school”—we were graduates of the P. A. Allen High School. As graduates of B. H. S., we want to express our gratitude to our conscientious and persever¬ ing sponsors, Miss Sale, Miss Shafer, and Mr. Larmore, and to our other teachers for the guidance we have received from them. 16 PAULINE BECKLER, “Beck” Truly Ambitious Comet, 3, 4; Academic Course. MARJORIE BLOCKER, “Marge” Winsome Rockcreek, 1; Academic Course. ROBERT BUSICK, “Bob” My Hero Intramural Basketball, 1, 3, 4; Football, 4; Football “B” team, 2; Academic Course; Lancaster, 2. NANCY JANE CLAYTON, “Nan” Glamorous Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; “Spring Fever,” 4; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; Comet 2, 4; Academic Course. ROBERT COLEN, “Bob” Abridged Football “B” team, 2, 3; Football, 4; Intramural Basketball, 4; Vo¬ cational Industrial Course. MARTHA COURTNEY, “Mart” Unruffled “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; Comet, 3; Academic Course. MELVINE BISHOP, “Bish” Engaging Girl Reserve, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Arts and Craft, 2; Girls Recreation, 3; Commercial Course; Elkhart 1; Lafayette 1. ROGER BULGER, “Bulge” Quiet Hi-Y Club, 2, 3; Intramural Bas¬ ketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Course. JEANE CAMPBELL, “Poneto Belle.” Coquettish Girl Reserve, 3, 4; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; Commercial Course; Technical High, Indianapolis, 1. MARCUS Vocational COFFIELD, “Mark” Indifferent Industrial Course. JOY COSSAIRT, “Cossy” Droll Intramural Basketball, 1, 2; Bas¬ ketball “B” team, 3; Baseball, 3. 4; Basketball, 4; Commercial Course. ROBERT DAVIS, “Bob” Young Lochinvar Baseball, 1; Commercial Course. 17 WILLIAM DENMAN, “Bill” Persistent Industrial Arts. VERA DUNWIDDIE, “Tissie” Innocent Retrospect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. MAD ALINE ELWOOD, “Dory” Congenial Girl Reserve, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; “Spring Fever, 4; Commercial Course; Butler Twp., 1; Rock- creek, 2; Avilla, 2. EVERETT FAULKNER, “Kentuck” Competent Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Pres., 4; Hi-Y V. Pres., 3; Class Pres., 2; Retrospect Staff, 4; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2; Basketball “B” team, 2, 3; Bowling, 1, 2; Football “B” team, 1, 2, 3; Softball, 1, 2, 3; Ass’t. Manager, 2, 3; Baseball Manager, 3; Academic Course. EUGENE GRICE, “Gene” Reverend Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 3, 4; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Lena Riv¬ ers,” 3; “Snow Festival,” 2; “Spring Fever,” 4; Retrospect Staff, 4; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Rotary Oratorical Contest, 4; Academic Course. NORMA HAFLICH, “Other Twin” Gracious Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; “Old Span¬ ish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; “Music Festival,” 3; Retrospect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. ALLEN DRUCKEMILLER, “Durke” Sheik General Course. CARL EICHER, “Charlie” Bombastic Basketball, 4; Football, 4; Gener¬ al Course; Hartford Twp., 1, 2. NINA JANE EVERSOLE, “Ninie” Obliging Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserve Vice President, 3; G. R. Candy Chairman, 4; Class Treas., 1; Arts and Craft, 2; 4-H Club, 1; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Music Festival,” 3; Retrospect, 4; National Honor So¬ ciety, 3, 4; Psi Ote Ring, 4; Book¬ store, 1, 2, 3, 4; Academic Course. WILLIAM FRITZ, “Wild Willie” Dreamy Hi-Y, 2, 3, 4; Class V. Pres., 2; Class Pres., 4; Retropect Staff, 4; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2; Bas¬ ketball “B” team, 3; Football, 2, 3, 4; Academic Course. DORMA HAFLICH, “Twin” Faithful Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; “Old Span¬ ish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Music Festival,” 3; Retrospect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. GEORGE HAMJE, “Georgie” Solemn Industrial Arts. 18 KENNETH HANNIE, “Kenny” Vp ' rntinu q Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 4; Football “B” team, 3; F. F. A., 2, 3, 4; Agriculture Course. DENNIS HIRSCHY, “Sam” Corn-King “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “Snow Festival,” 2; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A, 3, 4; 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocational Agriculture. BETTY HOLMES, “Becky” Ernest Commercial Course. DON JOHNSON, “Mose” Sphinx Basketball “B” team, 2, 3; Bas¬ ketball, 4; Football “B” team, 2; Football, 3, 4; Softball, 4; Base¬ ball, 3, 4; Typing Contest, 3; Commercial Course. INA MAE KING, “Inky” Amiable Girls Recreation, 2; Commercial Course. ALWYNE KYLE, “Shorty” Zealous Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Girls Recrea¬ tion, 1, 2, 3; Yell Leader, 4; 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics. WAYNE HEINIGER, “Vinegar” Reticent Intramural Basketball, 3, 4; F. F. A., 2, 3, 4; Vocational Agriculture; Lancaster, 1. EMMA HOLLENBAUGH, “Shorty” Reliable 4-H Club, 1, 2, 3; Home Eco¬ nomics. MARIE IRELAND, “Irish” Dancing Coed Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Comet, 3; Academic Course. WILMA JONES, “Jonesie” Energetic “Spring Fever,” 4; Retrospect, Staff, 4; Commercial Course; Pe¬ troleum, 1, 2. WILMER KLEINKNIGHT, “Wid” Good Natured Vocational Industrial Course; Lancaster, 1. ARTHUR LANE, “Art” Passive Industrial Arts. 19 JUSTINE LIECHTY, “Teeny” Candid Girl Reserve, 3, 4; Class Sec., 4; Dramatics Club, 3; Yell Leader, 4; 4-H, 1, 2; Commercial Course; Kirkland 1. ALBERT LITTLEFIELD, “Bert” Cynical General Course. MARY MALLERS, “Motts” Flirtatious Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; “Spring Fever,” 4; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; Retrospect Staff, 4; Bowling, 2; Academic Course. PAULINE MARKLEY, “Polly” Witty Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; “Old Span¬ ish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; “Music Festival,” 3; Retrospect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. FERN MATTAX, “Vonny” Studious Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; G. R. Treas., 4; Glee Vice Pres., 3, 4; Arts and Crafts Club, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 4; Latin Contest, 1; Geometry Contest, 2; “Old Spanish Custom,” “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Fes¬ tival,” 2; “Music Festival,” 3; “Lena Rivers,” 3; National Hon¬ orary Society, 3, 4; Retrospect Editor, 4; Academic Course. BETTY E. MILLER, “Bed” Divinely Sweet Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Algebra Contest, 1; “Old Spanish Cus¬ tom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; “Music Fes¬ tival,” 3; G. R. Typist, 4; Retro¬ spect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. LEON LINDSEY, “Twig” Efficient Intramural Basketball, 2; Foot¬ ball “B” team, 3; Softball, 3; Vo¬ cational Industrial Course. STELLA MADDUX, “Stell” Giggles Girls Recreation, 3; Commercial Course; Rockcreek, 2. KENNETH MANNING, “Ken” Responsible Hi-Y Club, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 3, 4; “Lena Rivers,” 3; “Spring Fever,” 4; Hannie Memorial, 3; Intramural Basketball, 3, 4; Bas¬ ketball “B” team, 3; Football, 3, 4; Retrospect Staff, 4; Hartford Twp., 1, 2; Academic Course. RODERICK MARKLEY, “Pedro” Bustling Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football “B” team, 3; Football, 4; Commercial Course. RUTH MEYER, “Ruthie” Reserved Girl Reserve, 4; Home Economics Course. BETTY L. MILLER, “Lou” Affable Lancaster, 1, 2, 3; Commercial Course. 20 ROBERT MOON, “Esq.” Romeo Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Sgt. at Arms, 3; Intramural Basketball, 2, 3; Football, 2, 3, 4; Academic Course. MARY MURPHY, “Murph” Lots of Fun Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Comet, 2, 3; Comet Feature Ed., 2; Arts and Crafts, 2; Short Story Contest, 4; Bowling, 2; Girls Recreation, 2; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “Lena Rivers,” 3; Retrospect Staff, 4; Academic Course. JOHN McADAMS, “Junior” Oh, Johnny, Oh Dramatic Club, 3, 4; Arts and Crafts, 2; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “Lena Rivers,” 3; Commercial Course. PHILIP McCRAY, Dashmg Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Academic Course. “Philgy” Intramural Football, 4; MARY NEUSBAUM, “Kate” Little Kate Smith Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club Sec’y.; 1, 2, 3, 4; State Music Con¬ test, 3, 4; National Honorary So¬ ciety, 3, 4; “Old Spanish Custom, 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; “Music Festival,” 3; Retrospect Staff, 4; Academic Course. PEARL OVERLA, “Sis” Ajnicahle Comet, 3; Academic Course. BETTY MOORMAN, “Betsy” Agreeable Girl Reserve Club, 3, 4; “In Old Spanish Custom,” 1; Commer¬ cial Course. FRED MURRAY, “Freddie” Lady’s Man Intramural Basketball, 1; Bowl¬ ing, 2; F. F. A. Club, 3, 4; F. F. A. Vice Pres. 3; F. F. A. Pres., 4; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; Agricultural Course. MARJORIE McCLAIN, “Marj.” Intelligent Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Latin Con¬ test, 2, 3; Short Sto ry Contest, 4; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Music Fes¬ tival,” 3; Retrospect Staff, 4; Aca¬ demic Course. PAUL NEUHAUSER, “Dutch” Considerate Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Sec’y., 3; Intramural Basketball, 2, 3; Basketball “B” team, 1; Football, 2, 3, 4; Academic Course. JUNIOR NICHOLSON, “Nick” Apathetic Commercial Course. ELOISE PATE, “Ellie” Versatile Dramatic Club, 4; Debate Club, 4; Debate Club Sec’y., 4; Short Story Contest, 4; Comet, 4; Union City, 1, 2, 3; General Course. 21 JANE PAXSON, “Janey” Athletic Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Bowling, 2; Girl Recreation, 1, 2, 3; 4-H Club, 1, 2; Home Economics Course. JOE POFF, “Powder Puff” Sober Class Vice Pres., 1; Softball, 1; Tennis, 3, 4; Intramural Basket¬ ball, 3, 4; Academic Course. JESSIE REIFF, “Shorty” Impartial Athletic Council, 1, 2, 3, 4; Voca¬ tional Course. BERNARD ROUSH, “Barney” Devoted Class Pres. 3; Class Vice Pres., 4; Intramural Basketball, 2; Basket¬ ball, 4; Basketball “B” team, 2, 3; Football, 3, 4; Football “B” team, 2; Baseball, 3; Hartford Twp., 1; General Course. BILL RUSSELL, “Rusty” Mirthful Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, 1; Bowling, 1; Soft- ball, 1; Academic Course. RAYMOND SCHWARTZ, “Pete” Pompous Comet, 4; F. F. A. Club, 2, 3, 4; Agricultural Course. MORTON PERRY, “Yank” Taciturn New York, 1, 2; General Course. ROSY RECTOR, “Rec.” Dainty Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Class Treas., 2; Arts and Crafts Club, 2; Short¬ hand Contest, 3; Comet, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2; “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; Retro¬ spect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. BILL ROBBINS, “Bill” Tranquil Dramatic Club, 3, 4; “Lena Riv¬ ers,” 3; “Spring Fever,” 4; Com¬ mercial Course. JACK ROWE, “Argon” Argumentative Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Comet, 2; Rotary Public Speaking Contest, 3; “Lena Riversi,” 3; “Spring Fever,” 4; Industrial Arts Course. CHARLES SCHELL, “Little Clifford” Complacent Dramatic Club, 4; “Spring Fever,” 4; Retrospect Staff, 4; Commer¬ cial Course. RACHEL SCOTT, “Scotty” Steady Lancaster, 1, 2, 3; General Course. 22 FRED SHUMM, “Gene” Verbose Class Vice Pres., 3; Football, 3, 4; Football “B” team, 1, 2; Soft- ball, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Academic Course. BILL SPADE, “Bill” Wonderful Voice “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Fes¬ tival,” 2; “Lena Rivers,” 3; “Spring Fever,” 4; Dramatic Club, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Retrospect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. MARJORIE STRAM, “Martillie” Urbane Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; “Old Span¬ ish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; “Music Festival,” ; Retrospect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. DON THOMPSON, “Don” Artistic Arts and Craft, 2; Comet, 4; In¬ dustrial Arts Course. MARY TONNER, “Met” Demure Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; G. R. Pres., 4; Class Sec’y-, 1, 2, 3; D. A. R. Contest, 4; Algebra Contest, 1; Geometry Contest, 2; National Honor Society, 3, 4; “In Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; “Lena Rivers,” 3; “Spring Fever,” 4; Retrospect Assist. Ed. and Chief, 4; Academic Course. HAROLD VONDERSMITH, “Pete” Country Gentleman Intramural Basketball, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Club, 2, 3, 4; Agricultural Course. JUNIOR SOWARDS, “Clint” Hilarious Dramatic Club, 3; Debate Club, 3; Comet, 2; Intramural Basket¬ ball, 3, 4; Manager Basketball “B” team, 3; Football “B” team, 2, 3; Football, 4; Retrospect Staff, 4; Academic Course. BOB SPAKE, “Bob” Unconcerned Arts and Crafts Club, 2; Intra¬ mural Basketball, 2; Retrospect Staff, 4; Vocational Industrial Course. DALE SWIGERT, “Red” Lord Spit Fire Comet, 2; Football, 1; Industrial Arts Course. MAXINE THURSTON, “Micky” Giggles Again Girl Reserve, 3, 4; “In Old Span¬ ish Custom,” 1; Dramatic Club, 1; Arts and Crafts Club, 2; 4-H Club, 1; Commercial Course. BETTY UPTGRAFT, “Upty” Dependable Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 3; Dramatic Club Librarian, 3; Bowling, 2; Girls Recreation, 3: “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Fes¬ tival,” 2; “Music Festival,” 3; “Lena Rivers,” 3; Bookkeeping Contest, 3; Retrospect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. CHARLES WALTERS, “Chas.” Unbiased “Snow Festival,” 2; Agricultural Course. 23 MILDRED WALTZ, “Mid” Sprightly Girl Reserve, 3, 4; 4-H Club, 1; Commercial Course. EARL WATTERS, “Pluto” Chatterbox Hi-Y Club, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, 3, 4; Ass’t. Manager Baseball, 3; Manager Football, 4; Basketball, 4; Baseball, 4; Soft- ball, 4; Commercial Course. JESSIE MAE WEIST, “Jess” Model Stenographer “Old Spanish Custom,” 1; Arts and Craft Club, 2; Shorthand Contest, 3; Class Treas., 4; Re¬ trospect Staff, 4; Commercial Course. DOROTHY WATROUS, “Dot” Literary Girl Reserve, 3, 4; “Lena Rivers,” 3; “Spring Fever,” 4; Retrospect Staff, 4; Decatur, 1, 2; Academic Course. LAVINA WATTERS, “Vinie” Perseverance 4-H Club, 1, 2; General Course. EVELYN WOLF, “Whiz” Unpretentious Girl Reserve, 2, 3, 4; “Old Span¬ ish Custom,” 1; “In Old St. Louis,” 2; “Snow Festival,” 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2; Home Economics Course. 24 Don’t get jealous, “Dutch,” it’s only class play rehearsal ... Is that fair, two on one? . . . Huddle men! Last minute cramming for health ed. test . . . What’s the matter, “Pedro,” aren’t you afraid of getting wet? . . . Will she live, Doc? . . . Health ed. boys come out for a breath of fresh air . . . Don’t they look almost like twins? ... A steady threesome but Moon goes in for it in the biggest way . . . Watch out, “Bish,” the mirror might break . . . “Triple-threat” Sowards poses for three cameras . . . What’s the big rush boys? It couldn’t be health ed! 25 Mary Armantrout Marjorie Arnold Bob Baumgartner Betty Betz Bob Bevineton Ted Billiard Carolyn Blackman Charlotte Booher Juanita Booker Betty Borne Harriet Bouse Hertha Brewer Helen Brown Barbara Buckner Bob Butcher Betty Campbell Jane Case Carolyn Caylor Rebecca Caylor Harry Clagett Pauline Coffield Bud Colen Phyllis Collier Jeanette Conner Roger Courtney Rosamond De Armond Betty Diehl Doris Faulkner Carol Fishbaugh Bob Foster Betty Francis Jean Frazier Helen Garrison Don Gilliom Peg Goodin Fred Grandlienard Dorothy Griffin Ellis Grove Mary Jane Hannie Marilyn Hart Carol Harvey Betty Helms Becky Hiatt Joe Higgins Eileen Hoeppner Dwight Inman Gene Jackson Class Officers, left to right: Fred Grandlienard, Barbara Buckner, Jean McElderry, Gene Jackson, Jim McBride. UNDERSTUDIES Pushing onward in their high school years is the Junior Class. At the first of the year class elections were held, which resulted in the election of Gene Jackson, president, to lead the class through this year. His assistants were Fred Grandlienard, vice president; Barbara Buckner, treasurer; Jean McElderry, secretary; and Guy Stew¬ art, representative on the Athletic Council. Soon after the beginning of the school year the juniors held a rummage sale. This proved so successful that they held another near the end of the first semester. Shortly after Christmas all those having the credits of a junior purchased their class rings or pins. 26 On March 15, they presented “Lady Spitfire” under the direction of Miss Monger. This play was very amusing and held the audience tense throughout the performance. Practically the whole varsity basketball team was made up of junior boys. Those who will probably see action next year are Don McClain, Roger Lockwood, Jim Smith, Bud Colen, Bob Liby, Harold Minnich, Joe Higgins, and Roger Lewis. To end the activities of the junior class was the lovely reception given on May 17 in honor of the seniors. The juniors have shown definite advancement in this last year and by the end of another year they should really have what it takes to be an outstanding senior class. The sponsors of this class for the past three years have been Miss Powers, Mr. Park, and Mr. Bennett. Ann Johnson Maenette Johnson Waneta Kean Dorothy Knoft Maxine Lee Robert Lewis Roger Lewis Bob Liby Theron Lindsey Dwight Little Roger Lockwood Alice Ann Louden Bob Mangus James Marshall Bob Masterson Bob Miller Harold Minnich Ervin Moser Russell Moser Claude Mounsey Jim McBride Don McClain Jean McElderry Charles McFarren Esther McFarren Ned Neff Iva Noonan Clifford Osborn Robert Petzel Marjorie Phillips Georgianna Porter Jack Reiff Elmo Reiddle Mary Ann Schlagenhauf Dorothy Schlotzhauer Jim Smith Mervin Smith Mildred Smith Charles Speheger Guy Stewart Richard Strain Bob Studebaker Charles Tuttle Bob Walburn Bud Webber Gene Whaley Ed Wilke R D. Williams Guinevere Woodward Dwight Young Richard Zook Alice Ann Arnold Mary Baker Ora Baker Bob Bailey Paul Baumgartner Doris Ann Besore Betty Biberstine Vera Biberstine Jay Blodgett Jim Bowen Don Bowman Jennie Brewer May Bulger Max Burns Maxine Buroker Hillard Butcher Elma Chenoweth Connie Clowser Patty Davison Eugene Denman Glen DeVore Carolyn Dotterer Eugene Edington Phyllis Elzey Kenneth Erhart Betty Dean Farling Maxine Franklin Clara Frauhiger Lynn Gregg Maxine Guldice Earl Harford Mary Ann Helms Beth Henley Tom Hiatt Harriet Horst Dale Howdysheil Dan Hurt Katherine Huss Lorene Ireland Jim Jeffries Elizabeth Kershner Horace Knox Rosemary Lucas Doris Luedtke Wayne Mailer Agnes Maller Phyllis Markley Class Officers, left to right: Richard Reineck, Paul Baum¬ gartner, Jr. Thurston, Doris Ann Besore, Carolyn Dotterer. STARLETS Hi, ho, off with the green robes for more sophistication! Thus came the soph¬ omores to B. IT. S. at the beginning of the second year of their high school learning. When the class elections were held Junior Thurston was selected to guide the class through another year. To assist him was Richard Reineck, vice president; Doris Ann Besore, secretary; Carolyn Dotterer, treasurer; and Paul Baumgartner, represen¬ tative on the Athletic Council. To increase the class funds a bake sale was held on April 26. With the receipts which this brought, they should have a good beginning for their junior year. In this class there is very good athletic material. The following boys were mem¬ bers of the second team in football: Tom Hiatt, Gene Edington, Bob Markley, Linn 28 Gregg, Bob Roush, and Don Bowman. With these boys all back next year, we are quite sure that many of the opposing teams will be watchful of B. H. S. There were several sophomores on the second team in basketball; those deserving mention for their perform¬ ances during the year are Bob Schocke, Bob Markley, Gene Edington, Bud Sturgis, Lorin Taylor, and Jim Jeffries. It happens that five members of this year’s Comet Staff are sophomore girls: Alice Ann Arnold, Maxine Buroker, Agnes Mailer, Peggy Sands, and Pat Davison, who held important positions on the staff, and all proved distinctly reliable. Near the end of the school year, the class voted for a grand get-together. This was put in charge of different committees and everyone who attended had a wonder¬ ful time. The sponsors of this class for the past two years have been Miss Shively, Miss Powers, and Mr. McNown. Robert Markley Mary Jayne Masterson Robert Meeks Ervin Melching Howard Miller John Mitchell Forrest Moore Wilma McFarren Harold Noonan James Parker Harold Penrod Homer P etzel Edward Randol Raymond Reineck Richard Reineck Madeline Reynolds George Reusser Joan Robbins Phoebe Rogers Bob Roush Peggy Sands William Sawyer Roger Schaffter Harold Schell Melvin Scheel Betty Schocke Bob Schocke Dorothy Sheets Phyllis Sills Beverly Slawson Louise Sliger Jim Snyder Billy Stout Raymond Strahm Hugh Studebaker Don Sturgis Marie Swartz Loren Taylor Jr. Thurston John Ulmer Suze Ann Ulmer Mary K. Unger Betty Vachon Earl Anderson Marcene Anderson Robert Anderson Marceil Arnold Mardell Arnold Mona Jean Bailer Imogene Banrthouse Dorothy Bauman Lucille Baumgartner Howard Bennett Joan Biberstine Posella Biddle William Booher Dick Brickley Bertha Brown Harriet Brown Eddie Buckner Jerry Buckner Robert Captain Faith Carnes Chad Caylor Patricia Caylor Walter Claghorn Bill Cline Kenneth Conner Helen Crozier Marcelle Curry Betty Deam Joan Deam Ruth De Ruyscher James Dresser Rosie Fair Alberta Fats Marian Foster Jim Francis Dick Gerrett Earl Glenn Pauline Graber Kenneth Grandlienard Bob Green Roger Gregg Bill Grove Gene Grove Bill Hamilton Dorothy Hamje Betty Hankins Philip Harvey Mary Hassaniour Esther Heiniger Don Heller Francis Holmes Howard Holsinger Margaret Hunt Dorothy Jackson Ray Johnson Charles Jones Bertha Joseph Evelyn Kean Bob Kershner Earl King Blain Knight Class Officers, left to right: Bill Mailers, Dick Brickley, Jim Frances, Dick Sharlach, Paul White. WAMPUS KIDS At the starting of the school year there were one hundred and twenty-nine freshmen enrolled in B. H. S. They weren’t like most “green” freshies—they seemed to know their way around and were even quite sociable. The freshmen, who are always considered very “green,” brought their colors to life by the lads wearing green and black cords, while the lassies dressed in bright green “sloppy joe” sweaters, black skirts, and large green hairbows. The first problem of the class as an active part of the high school was the elec¬ tion of class officers. The leader of the class, chosen by his classmates for his depend- 30 ability, was Dick Brickley. To assist him was Jim Francis, vice-president; Paul White, secretary; Dick Sharlach, treasurer; and Bill Mailers, representative on the Athletic Council. Early in the first semester a class party was held in the Townsend Lodge at the State Forest. The party, in charge of various committees, was a great success. It con¬ sisted of a light luncheon, games, and dancing. The class decided to start a fund for future needs. Therefore on March 23, they sponsored an Easter bake sale, making a grand profit of $41.10. On April 15, they received $25.00 by winning the contest at Joe’s Confectionery. Nice going, “freshies!” The freshman class of this year has set a fine example for all other freshman classes to follow. We take our hats off to them and wish them greater success in the future. The sponsors for this class are Miss Karns, Mr. Blair, and Mr. McMasters. Eill Kunkel Maxine Lantz Bill Lautzenhiser Josephine Liechty Dorry Louden Bill Mailers Ellen Markley Marilyn Masterson Berry Martz Harold Meyer Carol Miller Marie Millington Jack Moon Donald Moore Wanda Moser Claude Mossburg Ruth Mossburg John Mosure Junior Mosure Joyce Mounsey William Murray Anna Louise McAfee Joan McBride John McFarren Martha Nash Wilmer Nash Roger Neff Betty Neusbaum Erma Pace Marie Pate Mary Ann Price Paul Reber Romanell Reid Frances Reidlinger Robert Reiff Bob Robinson Bonnie Roof Pat Roff Clifford Rush Dick Sharlach June Schlagenhauf Ann Schlotzhauer Charles Schmoll John Seabold Eleanor Shafer Bill Shelley Joyce Sills Ramona Sills Pat Smith Beverly Souder Phyllis Spake Ann Speheger Russell Steffen Betty Studebaker Paul Studebaker Dick Swisher Gloria Swisher Mary Thornburg Marcella Tonner Howard Ullman Bob Devore Rose Ann Wahman Kenneth Walters Paul White Norma Wiggins Dorothy Williams Joan Witzeman Don’t look now, Bud isn’t this big: just trick photography ... Is she getting it on straight, Don? . . . Just two roses between two—shall we say thorns? . . . Carol and Eileen, just waiting for the bell . . . “Marge” and “Cackie” before their school work began . . . sophomore lassies aren’t camera shy . . . Gee, so many beauties all at once! ... In spite of the snow, Wilma and Mary Jane look cheerful . . . Brother and sister but one would never know it . . . Just some cute freshies . . . juniors smile for us, in spite of reception worries . . . Just a sophomore between two juniors . . . Maybe you’d have better luck, “Butch,” if you’d put the other fellow off the seat . . . Ah! Spring is here! . . . Some more sophs think drink ng cokes out of doors is just it . . . Out for a picnic . . . Are you sleepy, “Bev”? . . . Our old stand-by, Dick, doesn’t know he’s being “shot” while shoot¬ ing . . . Poor car! . . . Why, Jim, how you act! 32 THE p 1 - 01 n , + -u e V( 0 vxe ' . the bac ' boue ° than i ust C The P lot 1S r activities othc Rations T tains many aC clu bs and or school conta are many ay ctudies- t n . c boose. ° others ma u roo® stu which to na {ism- u Sti ll inB .tt.S.tro® field oi jou or dtamati cs. ete _ ate talented deba te, a • {es an tahe hand 8. w ent er soc® others ®a. {ore j° ' n First rcw, left to right: Bill Fritz, Bob Spake, Everett Faulkner, Bill Spade, Clint Sowards, Charles Schell. Second row, left to right: Fern Mattax, Betty E. Miller, Dorma Haflich, Marjorie McClain, Mary Tonner, Mary Neusbaum, Nina Jane Eversole, Jessie Mae Weist, Mary Murphy, Rosy Rector, Jeanne Campbell. Third row, left to right: Mary Mailers, Betty Uptgraft, Vera Dunwiddie, Wilma Jones, Kenneth Manning, Gene Grice, Norma Haflich, Pauline Markley, Don Thompson. SCENARIASTS SUPREME Producing a year book that will remind us of the thrills of our four years in high school is a tedious but important task. Considering the high school as one vast cinema, our thoughts will be guided on the screen through its labyrinth of memories. The first step in launching the Retrospect was the selection of the staff. Fern Mattax was cast as editor-in-chief and supervised the general work on the annual wit h Mary Tonner as her assistant. Both attended the press convention at Franklin last fall where they learned the fundamentals of editing an annual. Everett Faulkner with the help of Kenneth Manning and Bill Fritz had the part of business manager and had charge of the circulation. The literary department, composed of Rosy Rector, Dorothy Watrous, Mary Neus¬ baum, and Mary Murphy had charge of writing all of the high school courses and extra-curricular activities. Mary Mailers and Bob Spake composed the snapshot committee and had supervision over all of the pictures in the annual. Norma Haflich, Dorma Haflich, and Marjorie McClain edited the school calendar. Donald Thompson was art editor. The athletic editors were Clinton Sowards, Jr., and Gene Grice. The features were under the supervision of Nina Jane Eversole and Betty Uptgraft. Jessie Mae Weist, Betty E. Miller, Pauline Markley, Jeanne Campbell, Charles Schell, Bill Spade, Vera Dunwiddie, and Wilma Jones were the typists. The Retrospect campaign was started in November in the form of a race between the boys and the girls. The prize, a dollar, given to the person selling the most sub¬ scriptions, was awarded to Pauline Beckler. The 350 Retrospects were soon subscribed for, assuring us of a financial success. 34 COMET “This headline doesn’t sound right!” “How can I ever get this story in by the nineteenth?” “What can we do to pep up the subscription campaign?” These are among the many problems the Journalism class faces and overcomes in order to put out each issue of the Comet, our school paper, on schedule. This year there are twelve girls and and one boy composing the staff. Peggy Goodin is editor-in-chief; Pat Davison, advertising manag er; Carol Fishbaugh, circulation man¬ ager; Raymond Schwartz, sports editor; Melvene Bishop, office manager; Eloise Pate, make-up editor; Carolyn Blackman, associate editor; Carolyn Caylor, literary editor; Peg¬ gy Sands, business manager; Dorothy Schlotzhauer, proof-reader and alumni editor; Max¬ ine Broker, assistant literary editor; and Alice Ann Arnold, exchange editor and proof¬ reader. To aid the staff in keeping up on the everyday news in B. H. S., a call was sent to the student body for cub reporters. Nancy Clayton, Frances Reidlinger, Agnes Mailer, Paul White, Dorothy Jackson, Harriet Brown, and Gloria Swisher responded to the call and furnished stories for the paper. The art work of the paper was done by Marilyn Hart and Donald Thompson. Jessie Mae Weist served as typist and the printers were Jesse Reiff and Wid Klein- knight. The students received seven issues of the Comet each semester. Some of the highlight publications of this year’ s issues were: Sophomore Dedication edition, April Fool issue, Junior Class Play issue, and Commencement issue. The journalism adviser is Miss Monger. i 35 Center row, left to right: Jim Snyder, Pat Caylor, Agnes Mailer, Rebecca Caylor, Don Heller, Marian Garrison, Dorothy Knoff, Betty Biberstine, Peggy Jo Slane, Rosemary Lucas. Second row, left to right: Doris Ann Besore, Rex Scott. Junior Ivins, Dan Hurt, June Schlagenhauf, Shirley Foster, Bob Captain, Wilma Kiefer, Norma Lehman, Junior Whitman, Paul Baumgartner, Bill Mailers, Max Harris, Gene Whaley, Third row, left to right: Mary Ann Schlagenhauf, Junior Baker, Dwight Young, Joan Biberstine, Mr. Bennett, Bill Murray, Junior Thurston, Bob Foster, Helen Garrison, Betty Neusbaum, Bob Green, Bud Roof, Jim Francis, Bill Spade, Don Ellenberger, Jack Reiff, R. D. Williams, Elaine Culver, Earl Harford, Bob Baumgartner. MARCHING CADETS Three Cheers for the Marching Cadets! The music furnished by Mr. Bennett and his royal cadets added school spirit and pep during the year. They played at many functions—football and basketball games, convocations, tourneys, Senior Class Play, and Operetta; they also played during the Street Fair, a project which they had never undertaken before. The band bought two new instruments—glockenspiels; they are played by Helen Garrison and Betty Lou Neusbaum. There were forty-two members in the band this year. Since their membership had increased, the band needed eight new uniforms. To obtain the money for these suits, the Band Mothers’ organization sponsored public games, rummage sales, and bake sales. This year the band played a different type of music. Besides their inspiring marches, they used many new popular pieces. One of the school’s favorite numbers was “Roll Out the Barrel.” We couldn’t get along without the Marching Cadets! 36 First row, left to right: Beverly Slawson, Alberta Fate. Fern Mattax, Pat Smith, Esther Heineger, Jo¬ sephine Liechty, Mary Neusbaum, Anna Louise McAfee, Marceill Arnold. Second row: Mrs. Grimsley, director; Mrs. Pyle, organist: Betty Mertz, Betty Diehl, Betty Schocke, Carol Miller, Betty Deam, Mary Anne Price. Mardell Arnold, Rosie Fair, Ruth Mossburg, Wanda Moser, J. C. Chalfant, guest soloist; Carol Fishbaugh, pianist. Third row: Norma Wiggins, Joyce Mounsey, Betty Vaughn, Maxine Lantz, Jane Case, Dorothy Harnje, Betty Biberstine, Mary Armantrout. Fourth row: Joan Witzeman. Anne Johnson, Phyllis Sills, Mary Thornburg, Emma Jane Davison, Bonnie Roof, Marion Foster, Ann Schlotzhauer, Pat Roof, Marilyn Hart. CHORUS GIRLS Our high school glee club this year was composed of forty-two girls under the direction of Mrs. Grimsley. On their first appearance, the glee club wore new robes consisting of white surplices over black robes. They presented the annual Christ¬ mas Cantata at the Reformed Church on December 17, 1939. This year “In Bethle¬ hem” by Lavita and Kountz was chosen. For this occasion J. C. Chalfant, a former glee club member, was guest soloist. Their second activity was quite different from those of former years. The all-girl operetta “The Dress Rehearsal” was presented on April 19, 1940. The opening scene was laid in the reception room of Grove House Academy, a select boarding school for young ladies, just outside Bristol, England. It had been proposed to wind up the school term by a grand party and supper, and, as a special entertainment, the girls were al¬ lowed by Miss Jones (Betty Schocke) to give a play, a burlesque on “Cinderella.” Mrs. Jarvey (Mary Neusbaum), a retired actress, and now a teacher in elocution, was called in to coach the pupils. Amy Fibbs (Beverly Slawson), one of the students, then entered to begin the rehearsal and her identity was mistaken by a visitor, Miss Prudence Pinchbeck (Betty Diehl), who rushed out to get the police. In the meantime the play progressed, and in the end everything was settled and turned out all right. The officers for the year were Beverly Slawson, president; Fern Mattax, vice-pres¬ ident; Mary Neusbaum, secretary-treasurer. 37 First row, left to right: Maxine Thurston, Mildred Waltz, Betty Moorman, Stella Maddux, Maxine Buroker, Doris Ann Besore, Agnes Mailer, Connie Clowser, Mary Tonner, Marjorie McClain, Charlotte Booher, Mary Jane Masterson, Marilyn Hart. Second row, left to right: Alwyn Kyle, Alice Ann Arnold, Rosemary Lucas, Betty Schocke, Beverly Slawson, Mary Murphy, Suze Ann Ulmer, Lorene Ireland, Betty L. Miller, Evelyn Wolf, Ruth Meyer, Dorothy Watrous, Melvene Bishop, Mary Ann Schlagenhauf. Third row, left to right: Jane Paxson, Betty Uptgraft, Mary Neusbaum, Rosy Rector, Nina Jane Eversole, Betty E. Miller, Marjorie Stram, Hertha Brewer, Lavina Watters, Peggy Sands, Jeanne Campbell, Marie Ireland, Patty Davison, Mildred Smith, Maxine Lee. Fourth row, left to right: Marjorie Phillips, Guinivere Woodward, Rebecca Hiatt, Rebecca Caylor, Clara Frauhiger, Betty Kershner, Mary Bulger, Dorothy Knoff, Mary Ann Helms, Carol Harvey, Peg Goodin, Phoebe Rogers, Nancy Clayton, Betty Biberstine, Doris Luedtke, Carol Fishbaugh, Phyllis Sills, Dorothy Schlotzhauer, Esther McFarren, Alice Ann Louden, Betty Campbell, Jane Case, Patty Borne. Fifth row, left to right: Wilma McFarren, Betty Farling, Mary K. Unger, Marjorie Arnold, Dorma Haflich, Maenette Johnson, Mary Jane Hannie, Betty Diehl, Eileen Hoeppner. Miss Robinson, Norma Haflich, Iva Noonan, Pauline Markley, Jeanne McElderry, Dorothy Griffin, Jaunita Booker, Mary Mailers, Georgianna Porter, Fern Mattax, Jennie Brewer. GRACIOUS IN MANNER “Don’t you think the idea of a joint Girl Reserve-Hi-Y party is just swell?” “Weren’t you surprised to see him at the banquet with her?” These questions are familiar to the conversation of every Girl Reserve and all those within earshot of her. Officers were elected last spring for this year with the secretary being elected out of the initiates of the sophomore class. 1 j Those elected were Mary Tonner, president; Peggy Goodin, vice-president; Fern Mattax, treasurer; and Betty Dean Farling, secretary. About thirty-five new members were initiated into the club early in the fall. The first social affair of the club for the year was the Girl Reserve Good Fellowship Banquet, a joint party with the Hi-Y club, which was held on February 12, at the Community Building. The charity committee did splendid work during the Christmas season in taking Christmas cheer to others. A tea was held for the alumnae of the club, April 7, at the community building. The program consisted of vocal and piano solos. Tea, cookies, mints, and nuts were served during the afternoon from two until four o’clock. Chairmen for the affair were Nancy Clayton, Justine Liechty, Rebecca Caylor, Marjorie Stram, and Pauline Markley. Members of the club entertained their mothers at the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet held May 3, at the Reformed Church. During the program, the new officers for the coming school year were introduced by Miss Robinson. Betty Uptgraft, Betty E. Miller, Mary Neusbaum and Carolyn Caylor were in charge of the banquet. AS A GIRL RESERVE I WILL TRY TO BE: Gracious in manner Impartial in judgment Ready for service Loyal to friends Reaching toward the best Earnest in purpose Seeing the beautiful Eager for knowledge Reverent to God Victorious over self Ever dependable Sincere at all times 38 First row: George Watters. Second row: Richard Reinick, Bob Butcher. Third row: Bob Mangus, Raymond Reinick, Guy Stewart. Fourth row: Bill Russell, Bob Lewis, Kenneth Earhart, Harold Schell. Fifth row: Bill Fritz, Everett Faulkner, Paul Neuhauser, Claude Mounsey, Fred Grandlienard. Sixth row: Fred Wenger, Ned Neff, John Ulmer, Don McClain, Bob Petzel, Gene Jackson. Seventh row: Don Gilliom, Bob Miller, Bud Webber, Tom Hiatt, Gene Edington, Bob Markley, Roger Walburn. Eighth row: Bob Moon, Bud Colen, Kenneth Hannie, Jack Rowe, Jack Reiff, Bob Meeks, Forrest Moore, Paul Baumgartner, George Reusser, Ted Billiard. Ninth row: Kenneth Manning, Philip McCray, Gene Grice, Jim Jeffries, Roderick Markley, Roger Lewis, Bud Watters, Gene Whaley, Bill Stout, Jim Smith, James Parker, Roger Lockwood, Mr. Ulmer. GENEROUS AND GENIAL “To create, maintain and extend throughout school and community, high standards of Christian character’ ' and to promote “Clean Speech, Clean Sportsmanship, Clean Schol¬ arship, and Clean Living,” the Hi-Y Club of B. H. S. resumed its activities in October. Everett Faulkner steered the club through the year as president. He, however, was assisted by a capable and hard-working cabinet consisting of Charles Speheger, vice- president; Guy Stewart, secretary; Gene Jackson, treasurer; and Robert Moon, ser- geant-at-arms. Mr. Ulmer, the club sponsor, bore the perplexing problems of the club as if they were his own, while Rev. W. J. Lichau, as religious adviser, presented some practical methods for studying the Bible. During the course of the year, the Hi-Y sponsored the sale of ice cream, candy, and soft drinks at all home basketball games and arranged for school buses to take the B. H. S. boosters to the out of town games. The club continued their policy of handling the sale of used text books, thus helping the students save time. At Christmas time many people were made happier by little surprises consisting of baskets of food and toys. The boys themselves received joy from the knowledge that they were making someone else glad. Social events were bright and never-to-be-forgotten occasions. At the State Forest early in the year the boys enjoyed a supper of hot dogs and baked beans. These items of food were carried to the shelterhouse and promptly devoured. At the joint Hi-Y-GR party everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and many lower classmen are looking forward to a recurrence next year. Of course the year would not be complete without the Hi-Y-Best Girl Banquet. This year the best girls were guests at a banquet at the Bliss Hotel and were entertained with music by an accordion band. The event was con¬ sidered the best ever. 39 First row: Bob Butcher, Jack Rowe, Bill Spade. Second row: Madaline Elwood, Maxine Thurston, Peg Goodin, Carolyn Black¬ man, Melvene Bishop, Carolyn Cay- lor, Romanel Reid. Joan McBride. Third row: Betty Francis, Dorothy Jack- son, Gloria Swisher, Charles Schell, Bill Robbins, Kenneth Manning, Earl Harford, Jr. McAdams, Eloise Pate, Marilyn Hart, Mr. McNown. BEHIND THE SCREEN For another year the dramatically inclined in B. H. S. grouped together to form a club: the Sock and Buskins. They organized at their first meeting, and elected the following officers: Peggy Goodin, president; Kenneth Manning, vice president; and Marilyn Hart, secretary- tr easurer. At their meetings they discussed stage grouping, costuming, stage sets, and make up, using the book, “Rehearsal,” as a guide for their discussions. Last year only upper-classmen were permitted to join, but this year the club was opened to any high school student who wished to become an actor. Four freshman girls applied for membership, and gave a short skit for the older members as an entrance examination. During the year, the club presented a one-act play, “Roar of a Twist,” by C. E. Wilcotts, for the student body at a convocation program. The club also gave skits at several other convocation programs during the year. The sponsor for this club is Mr. McNown. First row: Eloise Pate, Carolyn Cay- lor, Rebecca Caylor. Second row: Kenneth Manning, Clint Sowards, Bob Butcher. 40 Ms ACTING-A NATIVE TALENT The Senior Class of B. H. S. presented “Spring Fever” on November 10 to an audi¬ ence that completely filled the community building. This play, a farce in three acts, was written by Glenn Hughes. Many hidden talents were brought to life through its presentation. The story was centered around Brookfield College a few days before graduation. Mrs. Spangler, portrayed by Mary Tonner, kept a rooming house for three boys, students at Brookfield. Ed Burns, a chemistry student, played by Bill Spade, had his room turned into a laboratory, where he experimented with a substitute for dynamite, fie became known to all as the professional “blower-upper.” Vic Lewis, an art student, played by Gene Grice, uses the living room of Mrs. Spangler’s home for the most of his work. Howard Brant, a student in zoology, portrayed by Kenneth Manning, was kept busy throughout the play working on a term paper that had to be completed before he could receive his diploma. Every now and then Lou Herron (Madeline Elwood) would breeze in to use the the typewriter and incidentally to see Ed. Anne Purcell (Nancy Jane Clayton) was Howard’s “heart interest.” Howard had forgotten to reserve rooms at the hotel for Anne’s millionaire father (Charles Schell) and her mother (Dorothy Watrous); therefore Anne decided to take care of her mother Madaline Elwood, Bill Spade, Mary Tonner, Wilma Jones, Bill Robbins, Kenneth Manning, Nancy Jane Clayton, Charles Schell, Dorothy Watrous, Gene Grice, Mary Mailers, Jack Rowe. in the dorm, and persuaded Howard to give her father lodging in his room. But when the dignified and elegant Mr. Purcell arrived, Vic thought he was an art model engaged to pose for the picture of a Russian Bolshevik. The agency phoned that the fellow was erratic and didn’t want to pose as a Bolshevik; therefore, Vic and Ed thought nothing of the complaints given by Mr. Purcell. They simply gagged him and tied him to a hat rack; then they intimidated him with explosions from Ed’s firecracker factory. The mistake was finally discovered, but Mr. Purcell departed in great fury and withdrew his offer to present a new science building to the college. In the meantime Howard’s Aunt Maude, (Wilma Jones), who was sending him through college, arrived unexpectedly. She learned shortly after her arrival of Howard’s failure to pass his zoology course, and decided to get on the good side of Prof. Bean (Bill Robbins) and persuade him to “pass” Howard. Anne Purcell, aided by her chum, Vivian (Mary Mailers) put on a deathbed scene in order to get her father to sign a paper promising the science building if Howard is allowed to graduate. Howard left them, intending to take the paper to President Dixon (Jack Rowe), but decided he couldn’t go through with the trick and went back to his room to pack his things. The same evening, however, it was decided that Howard would graduate and that the science building would be erected. Just as they were all leaving for the ball, Ed happened to remember one of his experiments; but before he got to his room, the play ended with a “bang.” 41 B. H. S REVIEW Tuesday, Sept. 5 Oh, joy! Tis the first day of school—and nobody hurt in the rush. Thursday, Sept. 7 Vacation already—100 in the shade. Friday, Sept. 15 First football same—good job boys. Keep it up! Tuesday, Sept. 26 School out for Street Fair. May I take you on the Caterpillar? Friday, Oct. 6 Another football game—better luck next time. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Latin class has steak fry. I surely wish I took Latin. Friday, Oct. 20 Joe Poff is $300 richer. Some people have all the luck! Thursday, Oct. 26 Teacher’s Institute—a vacation for us, but poor teachers! Monday, Oct. 30 Hi-Y initiation. Were there ever some tired dogs! Tuesday, Oct. 31 Evidences of initiation. Are my eyes deceiving me, or did the new members have their shirts on backward? Friday, Nov. 3 Freshie’s party in the Lodge at the State Forest—a good start. Monday, Nov. 6 Tuberculosis test given by County Health Nurse—and it didn’t hurt a bit! Tuesday, Nov. 3 G. R. initiation—the effect was a little one-sided. Friday, Nov. 10 Senior Class Play, “Spring Fever”—the best yet. Saturday, Nov. 11 Junior Class rummage sale—a good start for the reception. Friday, Nov. 17 First basketball game at Portland—couldn’t have done better myself. Monday, Nov. 20 Psi Ote Sorority entertains senior girls—short story contest launched. Wednesday, Nov. 22 Out for Thanksgiving vacation—you bring the turkey. Wednesday. Nov. 29 Ball game with Columbia City—the Eagles must have eaten too much turkey. Friday, Dec. 8 Lost to South Side. Oh, well, there always has to be some one lose. Monday, Dec. 11 Hi-Y had Christmas party—even Santa Claus was there. Tuesday, Dec. 12 Liberty Center ball game—double overtime—yell leaders in new uniforms— could we live through another one? Sunday, Dec. 17 Glee Club gave Christmas Cantata at First Evangelical and Reformed Church— it breathed the Christmas Spirit. Friday, Dec. 22 Christmas vacation. Hurray! Time for Santa Claus. Saturday, Dec. 23 Junior Class sponsor bake sale—who said those juniors weren’t “go-getters.” Thursday, Dec. 28 G. R. Fellowship Banquet—have you tried blowing soap bubbles yet? 42 OF 1940 HAPPENINGS Monday, Jan. 1 Blind tourney at Berne—boys must have seen the New Year in. Friday, Jan. 5 Ball game at Garrett—those railroaders really know how to turn on the steam. Thursday, Jan. 18 County Tourney starts. Heigh-Ho! Rockcreek farmers. Friday, Jan. 19 First semester ends. Eheu! Tempus fugit. Friday, Jan. 29 Mr. Allen’s birthday—teachers honor him at a banquet again. Friday, Feb. 9 Kendallville ball game postponed—who said they liked icy weather? Saturday, Feb. 10 Another junior rummage sale—juniors, where do you get all the rummage? Monday, Feb. 12 G. R. entertain Hi-Y—leap year reverses things. Wednesday, Feb. 14 Valentine Day—will you be my Valentine? Thursday, Feb. 22 Sigma Phi Gamma entertains senior girls—original skit on Washington’s life. Friday, Feb. 23 Salom Rizk talked at convocation—aren’t we all glad we are Americans. Thursday, Feb. 28 The Sectional Tourney-—Yea! Rah! Chester. Monday, March 4 Seniors go to court—I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Friday, March 8 Senior Class had their last party. Good bye to good times! Friday, March 14 Junior Class Play, “Lady Spitfire”—went over the peak on profit. Wednesday, March 21 Out for Easter vacation—Easter time but not Easter weather. Sunday, April 7 G. R. Alumni Tea—splendid Tea in spite of the rain. Friday, April 12 Spring moving day; our new high school building—none better. Friday, April 19 Operetta “Dress Rehearsal”—punk rehearsal—magnificent performance. Friday, April 28 Hi-Y Best Girl Friend Banquet—accordion band replaces the customary speech. Friday, May 3 G. R. Mother and Daughter Banquet—mothers as lovely as the girls. Friday, May 10 Band Concert—the band really showed us what they could do. Friday, May 17 Senior Kid Day and Junior-Senior Reception—those juniors sure know how to entertain. Only one more week. Sunday, May 19 Baccalaureate—dignified seniors don caps and gowns. Wednesday, May 22 Athletic Banquet—athletic award mysteries are revealed. Thursday, May 23 Class Day—Bill hands over the Golden Key. Friday, May 24 43 DEBUT ON THE CINEMA “Lady Spitfire,” as the name suggests, the play given by the Junior class on March 15, 1940 was a whirlwind comedy with a fast moving, unusual plot and fiery out¬ bursts of shrewish temper on the part of the temperamental heroine, Kay Sutton, as por¬ trayed by Peggy Goodin. Miss Kathryn Monger was in charge of the production. The story revolved its tempestuous way about the Rutherford school for girls, which was threatening to fail because of the small number of summer students enrolled and increasing withdrawals of wealthy students. The enrollment of Kay Sutton, spoiled daughter of a wealthy family, was hoped to add glamour to the school and provide in¬ centive for more students to enroll. But it seemed that Kay was not willing and sent a fake telegram saying she was going around the world. The message inspired two boys, Tom Brown and Bud Jones (Bob Miller and Don McClain) to coerce the fiery girl they had caught running away with their car to impersonate Kay Sutton for a short time until the success of the school was assured. They did this out of gratitude to Miss Prudence (Marjorie Phil¬ lips), head of the school, who had given them jobs about the place. Don McClain. Carol Harvey, Claude Mounsey, Gene Jackson, Bob Miller, Peg Goodin, Mervin Smith, Carolyn Blackman, Marjorie Phillips, Rebecca Caylor. The appearance of the impersonator, who really is Kay Sutton, keeps social climb¬ er and well-paying Flobelle Berthon (Rebecca Caylor) at the school and livens things up by her writing of checks and providing for an elaborate party for the school village. Bud becomes interested in Cindy (Carol Harvey) who is working her way through the school. Tom worries about the presumptuousness of the girl whom he knows only as the impersonator of Kay Sutton. An “oily” count (Gene Jackson), who wants to elope with Kay, adds sophistication to the play until he is discovered to be the slangy American who had swindled the boys of $5000 earlier in the summer. Meanwhile Tom finds his interest in Kay deeper than mere worry about signing checks seemingly unlawfully. The ever-present gay blade and errand runner constable, Jed Buell (Claude Moun¬ sey), adds humor with his hayseed actions and supreme self confidence. Ginger (Car¬ oline Blackman) kept the audience constantly reminded of food with her ceaseless nibbling on candy bars. And Mr. Sutton (Mervin Smith) dealt capably with his headstrong daughter by teaching her a lesson never to be forgotten. Carol Fishbaugh was the prompter. The others helping with the play were: Fred Grandlienard, business manager; Barbara Buckner, assistant business manager; Rebec¬ ca Hiatt, Jim McBride, Dorothy Schlotzhauer, Carolyn Caylor, and Mary Arman- trout, advertising and tickets; Patty Borne, Jane Case, Robert Lewis, Guy Stewart and Don Gilliom, property and costumes; Theron Lindsay, James Marshall, and Charles Tut¬ tle, stage manager. 44 COACHES Under the direction of Mr. Park, well-known for his ability to work and associate with boys, the second team played the entire season with only 7 defeats. Mr. Park’s job of coaching is important, since the teams we are to have in the future are usually picked from second team warriors. He also directs intra¬ mural basketball. As coach of our basketball, football, and baseball teams, Mr. Templin has proved himself quite com¬ petent. It is certain that he has great coaching ability, and we are fortunate in having him as the leader of our boys in good, wholesome sports. A dear friend to all the boys. There was never a dull moment when “Doc” was around. When a boy was injured doing his part for the school, you could always see “Doc” trotting out to fix him up. Dr. Blackman will always live in the memories of our athletes. Mr. Larmore served efficiently as “Temp’s” as¬ sistant in building up a good “B” team, so that by next season, it is hoped they will take up where they left off in 1939. Mr. McMasters’ main job, as far as athletics is concerned is to make good basketball players out of the Freshmen by teaching them the fundamentals of the game. After all, a good team is built from pre¬ liminary training. 46 RUB AND PEP Our yell leaders, Alwyn Kyle, Beth Henly, and Justine Liechty, in their attractive new uniforms, with their pep and enthusiasm, boosted our team spirit considerably. Their co-ordination in leading together with Beth Henly’s gymnastic stunts put vim and vigor into the new and old yells alike. The student managers, Earl “Bud” Watters, Don Gilliom and Bud Sturgis, deserve much credit for their work during the year. They did a splendid job of keeping our athletes trim and neat. To lead the band through its various maneuvers we have our nifty twirler, Mari¬ lyn Hart. STARS ON Roderick (Pedro) Markley — Pedro, a senior and newcomer, played end. When Pedro dropped his form around their legs, they went no further. Joe Higgins—Joe, a junior and newcomer, played end. His was a combination of size, speed, and spirit; what’s a better recipe? Bob Miller—Bob, a junior and newcomer, played end position. He snared passes like picking apples. Paul (Dutch) Neuhauser — Dutch, a senior, has played var¬ sity tackle, for three years. He received all-state honorable men¬ tion. ’Nuf said. Kenneth Hannie—Ken¬ ny, a senior and newcomer, played tackle on varsity. Kenny tackled like a tackle should tackle, hard, sure, and clean. Jim Smith—Jim, a junior and a newcomer, played guard. Jim was our proof that you don’t have to be big to be tough. Wilbur (Bud) Colen — Bud, a junior and newcom¬ er, played guard. Opposi¬ tion couldn’t hold, or go through him. Bill Fritz—Bill, a senior, was varsity center for three years. Is more necessary? Clint Sowards—Clint, a senior and newcomer, played quarterback. He was never more self-satis¬ fied than when throwing a block. Fred Shumm—Shummy, a senior, played halfback for two years. Here he is —here he isn’t—that’s Fred. Donald (Mose) Johnson —Mose, a senior and cap¬ tain of the team, played fullback and kicked points after touchdowns. When Mose blocked, they stayed where they were. Letter- man for two years. Bernard Dale Roush — Barney, a senior, played halfback last year as well as this. Built like a stone wall, moved like a tank. Bob Moon—Moonzie, a senior, played halfback. His second year on the squad. Once he got those knees swingin’, it was a “train off the track.” 48 THE GRIDIRON The 1939 football season was, as far as winning games was concerned, a little un¬ der the usual B. H. S. record; however, if fight, and team morale have a place, the Bluffton Tigers ranked top. The squad this year was built around two regulars and six subs from last year’s team, the other seven members being newcomers. To start the 1939 football season, Bluffton won a 7 to 6 victory over Decatur while the thermometer stood near 100° F. The Tigers dropped the next three contests to South Side, Auburn, and Portland, 26 to 0, 19 to 7, and 6 to 0 respectively. The team picked up momentum after this string of losses, and rolled over Colum¬ bia City 26 to 14, but dropped a heart-breaker to Westfield, 6 to 7. Decatur played the return game on Bluffton soil and were beaten for the second time this season with the score being 13 to 7. The powerplant from Huntington swamped us 16 to 0 and at the end of the season we dropped to Warsaw, 6 to 0. Boys who earned major letters are: Fritz, Neuhauser, Sowards, R. Markley, Han- nie, Roush, Shumn, J. Smith, Miller, Moon, Colen, and Johnson. Johnson was chosen as honorary captain for the season. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 15 there Bluffton 7 Decatur 6 Sept. 22 here Bluffton 0 South Side 26 Oct. 6 there Bluffton 7 Auburn 19 Oct. 10 here Bluffton 0 Portland 6 Oct. 13 there Bluffton 26 Columbia C. 14 Oct. 20 here Bluffton 6 Westfield 7 Oct. 25 here Bluffton 13 Decatur 7 Oct. 31 here Bluffton 0 Huntington 16 Nov. 3 there Bluffton 0 Warsaw 6 BLUFFTON FOOTBALL “B” TEAM SCHEDULE Sept 15 Oct. 10 Oct. 25 Oct. 31 there Bluffton 0 Decatur 0 here Bluffton 7 Portland 6 here Bluffton 19 Decatur 13 here Bluffton 6 Huntington 0 The Tiger “B” team, under the guidance of Joe Larmore, had a perfect record for the season, winning three of their four games, and playing the fourth to a scoreless tie. The team was small, but fast, and did honor to the name football. All of the members of the “B” team are underclassmen, and should do a great deal toward making next season’s gridiron campaign a successful one. 49 STARS ON Roger Lockwood—a ju¬ nior—played center; he was so consistent at hit¬ ting the basket that he rang up high scoring honors for the year. Roger Lewis—a junior— played forward; he was not so big in size, but put a big crimp in many an opposing guard’s style with his uncanny shoot¬ ing ability. Don McClain—a junior— played guard; he was quick on his feet, an ex¬ cellent ball handler, and just chuck full of fight. Joy Cossairt—a senior— played forward; his height plus his basket eye would be an asset to any team. Wilbur (Bud) Colen—a junior—played guard; he was like fly paper to a fly—at his best when things got rough. Joe Higgins—a junior— played center; he was big, fast, and dependable in any situation. 50 THE HARDWOOD Bernard (Barney) Roush —a senior — played guard; he was depend¬ able, full of determina¬ tion and fight. Bob Liby — a junior — played forward; he was small but fast, an unpar¬ alleled dribbler, with a memory for the basket position. Don (Mose) Johnson—a senior—played guard; he had a shifty hip set on elusive feet, plenty of fight, unparalleled as a guard. Gene Edington—the on¬ ly sophomore on the squad—played guard; he was fast, a good ball handler, and will be a definite help to next year’s team. Harold Minnich—a ju¬ nior—played guard; he could worry an enemy guard to insanity. Jim Smith—a junior— played guard; he was lit¬ tle but mighty, with more than enough speed to make up for size. 51 THE SEASON ' S STORY King basketball took over the reins of the athletic chariot last fall, and has steered through the season with average success. Over wins and through losses with true sportsmanship drove B. H. S. Coach Templin had the job of whipping an all new basketball team together last season, having graduated 12 out of the previous year’s crack team. Since there was no veteran material to build around, he began from scratch, and 13 days after the boys had climbed out of their football togs, they took a seasoned Portland squad into camp 32 to 24. From then on the Bluffton team won alternately throughout the season, finishing up by battling North Side of Fort Wayne, rated as the second team in the state at the time, point for point, until a last minute rally left the Tigers in the rear, 29 to 35, and then winning the final fray from Warren 37 to 34, in an overtime. High scoring honors for the season were gained by Roger Lockwood: a total of 172. Roger Lewis was a runner-up on scoring, and was outstanding in floor play. Don Johnson gained laurels by his all-around basketball ability. Don McClain, Joe Hig¬ gins, and Bob Liby all turned in play that deserves honor and respect. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1ST TEAM Nov. 17 Bluffton 32 Portland 24 there Nov. 24 Bluffton 25 Auburn 46 there Nov. 29 Bluffton 38 Columbia City 35 here Dec. 1 Bluffton 33 Hartford City 40 there Dec. 5 Bluffton 36 Decatur 30 here Dec. 8 Bluffton 24 South Side 34 there Dec. 12 Bluffton 31 Liberty Center 30 here Dec. 15 Bluffton 26 Burris (Muncie) 51 here Dec. 22 Bluffton 20 Ossian 31 here Dec. 29 Bluffton 20 Huntington 35 here Jan. 1 Blind Tourney at Berne Bluffton 19 Berne 33 Bluffton 34 Decatur 37 Jan. 5 Bluffton 24 Garrett 64 there Jan. 12 Bluffton 36 Hagerstown 35 here Jan. 19 County Tourney at Bluffton Bluffton 19 Chester 22 Jan. 26 Bluffton 23 Decatur 25 there Feb. 2 Bluffton 25 Berne 26 there Feb. 9 Bluffton 20 Kendallville 36 there Feb. 16 Bluffton 29 North Side 35 here Feb. 23 Bluffton 35 Warren 34 here 52 CUBS ON THE MAPLE COURT Coach Park’s second team completed another successful basketball season in 1939- 40, winning 10 of their 17 starts. The team consisted wholly of underclassmen, for the most part sophomores and freshmen who were experiencing their first foreign competition on the hardwood. Such a showing from these boys will lead us to expect a big boost to the varsity in the coming years. First row: Ed Buckner, Roger Neff, Bill Shelley. Second row: Bud Smoll, Gene Edington, Jim Dresser, Don Gilliom, manager, Gene Grove, Bob Schocke, Bill Cline. Third row: John Seabold, Bill Grove, Bud Sturgis, Loren Taylor, Howard Ullman. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2ND TEAM Nov. 17 Bluffton 23 Portland 18 there Nov. 24 Bluffton 19 Auburn 24 there Nov. 29 Bluffton 19 Columbia City 17 here Dec. 1 Bluffton 21 Hartford City 12 there Dec. 5 Bluffton 26 Decatur 15 here Dec. 8 Bluffton 13 South Side 25 there Dec. 12 Bluffton 18 Liberty Center 15 here Dec. 15 Bluffton 16 Burris (Muncie) 25 here Dec. 22 Bluffton 17 Ossian 11 here Dec. 29 Bluffton 14 Huntington 28 here Jan. 5 Bluffton 10 Garrett 23 there Jan. 12 Bluffton 21 Hagerstown 15 here Jan. 26 Bluffton 15 Decatur 12 there Feb. 2 Bluffton 31 Berne 19 t here Feb. 9 Bluffton 18 Kendallville 34 there Feb. 16 Bluffton 10 North Side 35 here Feb. 23 Bluffton 24 Warren 12 here 53 EVERYBODY HAS A First row: Charles Speheger, Gene Grove. Second row: Walter Claghorn, Jim McBride, Bob Busick, captain, Loren Taylor. INTRAMURAL The 1939-’40 intramural basketball, under the direction of Mr. Park, turned out to be another successful season. More than ninety sharp-shooting boys made up the ten teams. The enthusiasm of these boys was kept going by the keen rivalry of all the teams participating. Each team played thirteen regular season games, the last four games being played in form of a tourney. The last game of the tourney was played by the two teams that were leading the pack at the time. Bob Busick’s “Bearcats” managed to win a 20-18 victory over Wayne Heiniger’s “Fighting Irish.” To the Bearcats go the championship honors, including medal awards to each member. The team standings are as follows: TEAM STANDING Bearcats 11-2 Fighting Irish 10-3 Lions 8-5 Hayseeds 8-5 Red Raiders 7-6 Bobcats 6-7 Dark Horses 4-9 Spaniels 4-9 Screwballs 4-9 Boilermakers 3-10 54 SCREEN TEST SPRING SPORTS BASEBALL The baseball team of this year came out with a team composed almost entirely of inexperienced men. The only lettermen from last year were: Shumm, catcher; Cos- sairt, pitcher; Johnson, pitcher; Roush, outfield; Riddle, outfield. We found Fred Grandlienard, Roger Lewis, Miller, C. Speheger, McClain, Smith and Liby valuable new material for the team. Incidentally these boys are all juniors, and by the time the next season rolls around, they should be able to furnish us the best record that has been bestowed upon us in our history of baseball. Opposition consisted of Hartford City, Decatur, Berne, Portland, and Kendallville. The conference tourney was held in Bluffton, May 18. SOFTBALL The softball team, although consisting of young players, made a good record for themselves in the City League, playing against teams made up of older players. They played in the District High School Tournament at Gas City, but were unable to defend their title. The team was composed of Shumm, catcher; Faulkner, pitcher; Miller, first base; Lewis, second base; Roush, third base; Fred Grandlienard, short stop; Riddle, left field; C. Speheger, center field; Liby, right field; and Smith, short field. Johnson, Kunkel, Markley, and McClain also saw considerable action. The following boys will be back next year: Miller, Lewis, Grandlienard, Smith, McClain, Liby, Riddle, Kunkel, and Speheger INTERCLASS TOURNEY The interclass basketball tourney turned out to be the most interesting ever played. The first game was played between the freshmen and sophomores with the freshmen winning in an overtime by a score of 19 to 17. Schmoll sank the tying and winning baskets. The next game between the juniors and seniors, was not nearly so exciting, but a very peculiar one. The juniors won 18 to 2 holding the high and mighty seniors scoreless from the field. The next night found the juniors winning the tourney from the freshmen by a 23 to 20 score, thereby gaining the right to meet the varsity the following night. A consolation game was played between the seniors and sophomores, with the seniors going down to defeat again by a 24 to 13 score. In this game the seniors managed to sink a few field goals. The varsity defeated the juniors 29 to 16, but the juniors proved that they were true victors of the tourney. 55 “Temp’s” little prospects . . . Grid stars go to football camp . . . Two of our best linemen and just think, girls, they’ll be back next year . . . Not half-bad for no practice—only one to nothing . . . Come on, “Shummie,” show us your press clippings . . . “Temp” prepares to shoot some of his boys, but we got him first . . . Higgins shoots. Will it go in? . . . Ready for action with “Kentuck” calling the signals . . . The three musketeers play three-man football . . . Boys get in their daily dozen at scrimmage. 58 trM lER t in interest, «e ? A . La st in position an d anyo remem aps £ apP-P Hi - which wouid £ ft sect other pa rt oi tde annua nam e. « « uves any otl1 called “Trader Unable to answer questions at our senior dance so have to dance blind-folded . . . These “freshie-girls” are just waiting for the bell . . . Mad rush in corridors of B. H. S. as bell rings for all to go to class! . . . Industrious—but happens only once in a life time . . . Are we seeing double or what is this? . . . Snap shot editor stops these boys for a picture while on their way to school . . . Algebra contestants prepare for State Contest—nice going! . . . We can’t see his face, but we know it’s Captain “Mose”! . . . Poor Donnie is out of luck—not enough girls . . . Professor Quiz (Gene Grice) asks another question. 58 The freshies had a grand time at that party . . . These girls seem to be doing some last minute cramming . . . Something different (joke) Neusbaum is in a hurry! . . . Yumphette club made up of senior girls in B. H. S. . . . Ten Pin club, juniors, came out in the rain to have their pictures taken . . . Camera catches a little of the after-school recreation . . . Just another one of those senior dances . . . Peppettes really have “pep” even though it is lacking in this picture . . . The K. I. M. keep the other clubs stepping . . . All seniors, but what a variety! . . . The longer they come the shorter they get! 59 DEPARTMENTAL NEWS REEL “With Honors to Flannagan,” written by Mary Murphy, won the first prize in the annual local Psi Iota Xi Short Story Contest. As the name suggests, the story was about a football hero. Paul White won the right to represent the Bluffton High School at the State Latin Contest, This is the first honor of its kind to come to Bluffton High School over a period of nine years. At the Sectional Mathematics contest held at Fort Wayne, Dick Brickley and Esther Heiniger, freshmen, won the right to represent Bluff¬ ton High School at the State Algebra Contest. Here Dick placed third and Esther placed fourth. Esther also won first in the Sectional Contest. Mary Tonner, a senior, was at this same time a contestant in the State Comprehensive Mathematics Contest. Kenneth Manning won the American Legion Essay Contest. The sub¬ ject for the contest was: “Why National Defense Is the Best Insurance Against War.” Mary Neusbaum was awarded high honors in the State Vocal Contest; she won first place in the second division. The D. A. R. citizenship award was won by Mary Tonner, a senior. Mary was chosen by vote of the Senior class. Gene Grice won the county Rotary Oratorical Contest. Members of the F. F. A. Club were Kenneth Hannie, Harold Vonder- smith, Dennis Hirschy, Fred Murray, Raymond Schwartz, Wayne Heiniger, Fred Grandlienard, Harold Minnich, Robert Walburn, Joe Higgins, Robert Liby, Bob Schocke, and Bob Meeks. 60 SENIOR ' S PREVIEW Pauline Beekler A Success Ruth Meyer Nurse Melvene Bishop Undecided Betty E. Miller Stenographer Marjorie Blocker Nurse Betty L. Miller Stenographer Roger Bulger Secretary Robert Moon Doctor Robert Busick Coal Dealer Betty Moorman Stenographer Jeane Campbell Stenographer Mary Murphy Journalist Nancy Clayton Chemist Fred Murray Jitterbug Marcus Coffield Farmer John McAdams Commercial Artist Robert Colen Hard-Working Man Marjorie McClain Nurse Joy Cossairt Coach Philip McCray Model Martha Courtney Beauty Operator Paul Neuhauser Undecided Robert Davis Jeweler Mary Neusbaum Radio Singer William Denman Millionaire Jr. Nicholson Engineer Allen Druckemiller Aviator Pearl Overla Housewife Vera Dunwiddie Stenographer Eloise Pate Librarian Carl Eicher Tool Maker Jayne Paxson Nurse Madaline Elwood Secretary Morton Perry Engineer Nina Jane Eversole Surgical Nurse Joe Poff Engineer Everett Faulkner Own Bowling Alley Rosy Rector Secretary Bill Fritz Business Executive Jesse Reiff Something Outstanding Eugene Grice Scientist Bill Robbins Aviator Dorma Haflich Stenographer Bernard Roush Undecided Norma Haflich Secretary Jack Rowe Linotype Operator George Hamje Railway Postal Clerk Bill Russell Dentist Kenneth Hannie Anything Charles Schell Manager of Dept. Stores Wayne Heiniger Doctor Raymond Schwartz Reporter Dennis Hirschy Farmer Rachel Scott Nurse Emma Hollenbaugh Waitress Fred Shumm Coach Betty Holmes Housewife Jr. Sowards Geologist Marie Ireland Undecided Bill Spade President of United States Don Johnson All American Football Player Bob Spake Photographer Wilma Jones Beauty Operator Marjorie Stram Stenographer Ina King Secretary Dale Swigert Millionaire Wilmer Kleinknight President of United States Don Thompson Commercial Artist Alwyn Kyle Nurse Maxine Thurston Secretary Arthur Lane Electrical Engineer Mary Tonner Teacher Justine Liechty Secretary Betty Uptgraft Attorney Leon Lindsey Fisherman Harold Vondersmith Bachelor Albert Littlefield Transatlantic Pilot Charles Walters Farmer Stella Maddux Stenographer Mildred Waltz Secretary Mary Mailers Dramatics Director Dorothy Watrous Author Kenneth Manning Geologist Earl Watters Undecided Pauline Markley Secretary Lavina Watters Undecided Roderick Markley Farmer Jessie Mae Weist Stenographer Fern Mattax Teacher Evelyn Wolf Nurse 61 1939 PLAYERS Walter Aeschliman, employed, Isch Hardware, Bluffton Lois Arnold, employed, Bluffton Betty Baker, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Charles Baker, employed, Miller Jones Shoe Store, Decatur Warren Ball, farming at home, Bluffton, R. R. 3 Gertrude Barnes, married, Mrs. Richard Monroe, Bluffton Bob Barnthouse, at home, Bluffton, R. R. Joe Biberstine, student, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana Betty Billiard, employed, Murphy’s 5 10 Store, Fort Wayne, Indiana Imogene Booher, employed, Bluffton, Indiana Harold Bowman, Estey Piano Factory, Bluffton Lorene Brewer, employed, Brewer’s Fruit Market, Bluffton Junior Brinkman, at home, Bluffton Ralph Brinneman, employed, Kelly’s Coal Company, Bluffton Georgia Burgan, student, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana Clara Chenoweth, International Business College, Fort Wayne, Indiana Martha Cline, student, Depauw University, Greencastle, Indiana Dorothy Davison, Reed’s Confectionery. Bluffton Wanda DeArmond, employed, Wells County Hospital, Bluffton Ruth Devore, home, Bluffton, R. R. 3 Lela Dunwiddie, employed, Bluffton, R. R. Earl Deam, employed, Chicago, Illinois Richard Farling, student, Taylor University, Upland, Indiana Helen Flowers, employed, Bluffton Bill Fryback, student, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana Betty Fulkerson, employed, O. K. Cleaners, Bluffton Bob Garrett, employed, Moser Filling Station, Bluffton Maxine Gearhart, employed, Pyle’s Grocery, Bluffton Martha Gilliom, employed, New York City Brooks Grandlienard, on farm, Bluffton, R, R. Ruth Grandlienard, employed, News Banner, Bluffton Jennie Gray, at home, Bluffton Marjorie Grim, student, Frances Shimer, Mount Carroll, Illinois Betty Lou Grimsley, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Don Harris, student, Depauw University, Greencastle, Indiana Dan Harsh, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Nina Hendricks, employed, Office Morris 5 10c Store, Bluffton William Hiatt, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Esther Hill, employed, Marion William Hixon, at home, Bluffton Kathryn Harris, employed, Settergren Piano Co., Bluffton John Kemper, Estey Piano Co., Bluffton Laurel Kinsey, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Ruthanna Knoff, student. Depauw University, Greencastle, Indiana Jim Krill, employed, Jim Krill Shop, Bluffton Harry Lantz, employed, Starr Hatchery, Bluffton Maxine Lautzenheiser, employed, Lautzenheiser Machine Shop, Bluffton Jean Lewis, employed, Morris 5 19c Store, Bluffton Roger Lindsey, employed, Recreation Center, Bluffton Emogene Luedtke, employed, Bluffton Eugene Mailer, employed, Culver Manufacturing Co., Bluffton Kenneth Markley, on farm, Bluffton R. R. Maxine Markley, married, Mrs. John Thompson, Liberty Center, Indiana Dorothy Matson, at home, Bluffton Bob Mettler, employed, Mercer Lumber Co., Bluffton Garnet Mills, employed, Fort Wayne, Indiana James Monticue, employed, Hoosier Condensery, Bluffton Goldie Moser, employed, Moser Implement Co., Bluffton Betty Mosure, employed, Edington’s Restaurant, Bluffton Georgiana Motz, student, International Business College, Fort Wayne Hazel McFarren, married, Mrs. Freddie Chance, Shirley, Indiana Glen Overla, employed, Lesh Sign Co., Bluffton Veda Pace, married, Mrs. James Claghorn, Bluffton R. R. Harold Pett, employed, Pyle’s Grocery, Bluffton Ralph Pond, employed, Blue Creek Dairy, Bluffton Lois Reber, married, Mrs. Brooks Lesh, Bluffton Robert Redd, employed, State Forest, Bluffton Dwight Redding, employed, Motz’s Grocery, Bluffton 62 Kenneth Reineck, employed, Fuller Brush Co., Bluffton Roger Richey, student, International Business College, Fort Wayne Sam Richey, employed, Ossian, Indiana Crystal Rieddle, employed, Carnall and Son, Bluffton Max Rose, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Roger Sawyer, employed, Central Drug Store, Bluffton Sarabelle Schlotzhauer, employed, Young’s Drug Store, Bluffton Jane Seabold, student, Ball State, Muncie, Indiana Paul Sheets, at home, Bluffton, R. R. Lois Shepherd, student, Asbury College, Wilmore, Ky. Ralph Shields, at home, Bluffton, R. R. Marigrace Smith, married, Mrs. Russell Bohr, Indianapolis, Indiana Jim Speheger, employed, A. P., Bluffton Betty Stafford, employed, News Banner, Bluffton William Starr, employed. Sun Brite Cleaners, Bluffton Bill Stogdill, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Winifred Stogdill, student, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana Bob Sturgeon, at home, Bluffton, R. R. Jack Sturgis, student, Indiana University, Bloomington. Indiana Franklin Swartz, employed, Blue Creek Dairy, Bluffton Medrith Snyder, student, Antioch College, Antioch, Ohio Martin Tonner, employed, Tonner’s Garage, Bluffton Patty Vachon, at home, Bluffton Wilma Vondersmith, married, Mrs. Leonard Foster, Bluffton Donnajeanne Wahman, employed, Bell Telephone Company, Bluffton Dorothy Wenger, at home, Bluffton Richard Willey, student, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana Doris Williams, married, Mrs. Charles Drake, Decatur, Indiana Letty Williamson, student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Wendell White, at home, Bluffton Bill Yates, employed, Estey Piano Company, Bluffton Rosalind Zook, employed, O. K. Cleaners, Bluffton Howard Eicher, employed, Montpelier, Indiana EPILOGUE The curtain falls on the six reel cinema of the Class of 1940. Herein we have followed the paths through which our school has led us toward the highest and best which youth can achieve. Education in P. A. Allen High School offers every pupil a chance—as good a chance as is offered by any school in the world. Here our training is started in occupations, handicrafts, arts, sciences, and professions. We have faith in what we have learned here, and we believe that the education provided by our Alma Mater is a solid founda¬ tion for our future. G3 ti C kAsr i ? x V -aJ - f