Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1941 volume:

This 1941 Retrospect illustrates definitely youth on record throush You as individuals Recorded by the Senior Class of 1941 Allen High School Bluffton, Indiana Because of You Because of YOU and the impressions which your personality has left on this year’s life, we have recorded this book. Youth, fire, ambition—all that is the lifeblood of our school—has merged the old with the new into an intangible something that we love. To the onlooker it seems that changes accumulate slowly—another class, another outstanding scholar, the departure of a familiar figure. But in our brief years here, with their crowded hours, we are aware of each change. Last year’s Seniors are now tradition; the Freshmen are making themselves felt, and we who were Juniors find ourselves among the Seniors of today. In these pages we have recorded our memories on the record of life. 2 Ded icated to You We, the Class of Nineteen hundred and forty- one, dedicate to YOU, the students of Allen High School, this sixteenth volume of the Retrospect. We hope it will recall to you the friendships, romances, activities, defeats and victories of the year just completed. In the Record I ADMINISTRATION II CLASSES Seniors ] uniors Sophomores Freshmen III ATHLETICS IV ACTIVITIES Organizations V YOU Administration A school, like an individual, has its own characteristics, its own individuality, and it radiates its own subtle influences. Our person¬ ality and character are developed under the influence of our teachers. The faculty makes Allen High School, and our teachers give un¬ selfishly their “beyond-the-textbook” knowledge and information to us students. 5 Our Progressive Superintendent Memories of Allen High School will always include Mr. Lyle R. Willey, our own principal and superintendent. Mr. Willey’s time is crowded with a variety of duties, including helping students make their class programs and arrange for extra¬ curricular activities. Mr. Willey’s theories of education are modern and practical. He believes that it is the duty of our schools to help the normal boy and girl to do better in life that which he would do in life any¬ way; that there must be opportunities pro¬ vided to suit the capacities, interests, and purposes of every student. He believes that education is a preparation, a stimulus, a prophecy, a momentum. Mr. Willey states his philosophy of education briefly thus: “Education does not consist of, and can¬ not be measured by what an individual knows at any particular moment. It is a wanting of right things and a bet ter ability to control all the forces of nature and our¬ selves that we can satisfy our wants.” Seated in his recently remodeled office, Mr. Willey supervises in a most efficient, practical and amiable way, the affairs of US and YOU. Although we students come into very little personal contact with Mrs. Baum¬ gartner, we realize what an important part she plays in making the mechanics of our school run smoothly. As secretary to Sup¬ erintendent Willey, her job includes man¬ aging the school bookkeeping, Mr. Willey’s correspondence, and the distributing of all school supplies. Our hats are off to this secretary, who combines efficiency with a charming smile. 6 Ready and willing to help all who want and need his advice, suggestions, or support is Mr. Woodruff, our loyal assistant prin¬ cipal, who spends many hours guiding students and teaching his safety classes. Mr. Woodruff received his Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State Teachers College in 1930, and his Master of Science degree from Purdue University in 1935. Last fall he came to Bluffton from Crawfordsville, where he had been Dean of Boys and taught industrial arts. He has also taught at States School in Fort Wayne, and in the Wingate and Maxwell public schools. We appreciate his assistance and feel assured that YOU who follow us will benefit much from his direction. Mrs. Rix, or “Kate,” as she is affection¬ ately called by most of the students, is the busy and competent secretary of our assist¬ ant principal, Mr. Woodruff. Harassed stu¬ dents burst into her office every day with pleas like “Will you please put this in the announcement?” or “May I have an excuse to get into class late?” For the students Kate never fails to have a friendly “hello” and a helping hand. There are many people we Seniors will miss, and not the least will be our “pal,” Kate. 7 Allen High School i ■ 1 1 ym % ’ y . J 11 8 1 Modern Made The pride and glory of all Allen High School students is the new high school building—their own workhouse and playhouse. The new building offers the advantage of having all departments under one roof. For this we are thankful to the Board of Education, school officials, and citizens who have made it possible. 9 Over a period of years, three efficient business men have guided skillfully and shaped carefully the destiny of our entire educational system. As a result we have a glowing, progressive institution of which we are justly proud. Because of the faith, the vision, and the farsightedness of these men, we are now seeing the realization of our youthful ambitions come true, and are truly grateful. Mr. Baker, president of the board, is the local International Implement dealer. Mr. Kunkel, secretary of the board, is the publisher of the Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette and a member of the Indiana University Board of Directors. Mr. Fitzpatrick, treasurer of the board, is cashier of the Old First National Bank. He is our friend! The words Brought summer and the birds; And all our winter time Thawed into running rhyme And rippled into song, And so it sings to-day— So may it sing alway! Let each mute measure end With “Still he is our Friend.” — Riley. 10 Departments Academic The academic course, which is required for college entrance, is usually chosen by those students wishing to attend a college or university upon their graduation from high school. One of the most important courses is English. Grammar and composition are combined with the study of English and American literature to make an interesting and well balanced course. German and Latin are the languages offered, both of which give a solid foundation for further study in these or other foreign languages. The Latin classes study Caesar, Cicero, and Vergil, receiving a background that has valuable cultural benefits. The course in mathematics is varied and includes advanced arithmetic, algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. An innovation this year was the trigonometry class; it had twelve students and covered a semester’s work. Studies offered in the social science group include United States history, general history, civics, and economics. Living at a time when the world is again plunged in war, thoughtful students regard with vital interest the history of their nation and the world. Through these subjects, students can gain an intelligent understanding of the past and can plan more success¬ fully for the future. Biology, chemistry, and physics make up the science course. Biology is the science of living things. It deals with plants and animals and uses facts about them to illustrate principles that govern life. Chemistry is the science which deals with matter, and physics is the science which has to do with the forms of energy. In chemistry the elements and their reactions to each other are the basis for many laboratory exercises. Physics takes up the study of electricity, light, and all the physical laws. Future engineers are “cutting their teeth” in Mr. Park’s physics class . . . Chemistry lab—where any¬ thing can happen . . . Shorthand taught by Miss Shafer—what the well-informed secretary should know . . . Pencils rate along with the horse and buggy— these girls go streamlined with Royals and Remingtons . . . Veni, Vidi, Vici—so saith Caesar, and these Sopho¬ mores look duly impressed. Departments Commercial The commercial course is one of the four-year courses offered in B. H. S. Approximately one hundred students are enrolled, fitting themselves for general office and secretarial jobs. Included in this course are the following subjects: English, commercial arithmetic, biology, commercial geography, commercial law, typing, shorthand, salesmanship, bookkeeping, spelling, United States history, business practices, health education, civics, economics, and office practice. The advanced typing class typed letters for the Wells County Tuberculosis Association; addressed, filled, and mailed letters for the Tuberculosis Seal campaign; typed election material in the fall; typed all the Comet stories the first semester; cut stencils for teachers; and wrote many letters for individuals. Industrial Arts and Vocational Education The Industrial Arts and Vocational Education courses afford practical experience for the boys taking them. The courses of study take in vocational guidance, drafting, shop work, and printing. Through the efforts of Mr. Templin and Mr. Larmcre, the boys have a better chance of getting a job when they graduate. The printing classes print the programs and tickets fcr all school activities and publish the Comet, our school paper. Art The art department, under the direction of Miss Smith, is composed of students who are interested in art as a vocation and as a hobby. The work is planned with the purpose of satisfying the needs of all these students. Some of this year’s projects were charcoal sketching, mural painting, water color painting and pastel drawing, pencil sketching, dress designing, advertising, commercial work, and a limited amount of work in crafts. “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Seniors leirn the laws of economics taught by Miss Shively . . . Algebra—brain gymnastics for earnest Freshmen . . . “Andy” McNown puts over a point in his Junior English class . . . Not a paperwad in sight. There’s good behavior while the cameraman snaps the library . . . Freshies battle nouns and verbs under Miss Monger’s expert guidance. Departments Home Economics The home economics course, under the supervision of Miss Sale, provides a means by which girls may study such subjects as dietetics, food, clothing, home nursing, home management and household chemistry. The students taking this course have cafeteria every school day for the convenience of teachers and students. The department exhibits their 4-H work at the Bluffton fair in September. Safety Safety in all its phases—in the home, on the farm, on the road, or in the factory—is stressed in the safety classes conducted by Mr. Bolander, Mr. Ulmer, and Mr. Woodruff. The purpose of the safety course, which covers one semester, is to create safety consciousness in the students. Members of the class take great interest in creating safety posters and composing safety slogans. Agriculture Boys interested in agriculture enroll in the Vocational Agriculture course. The prescribed classroom study includes cattle breeding, dairying, farm crops, farm management, and horticulture. In addition to these studies, the boys do other interesting work. During the year they took up pruning and cattle judging. They also took field trips and obtained first hand information on practical farm problems. Mr. Blair is the agriculture instructor. Health Education Health education combines gymnasium work and class work to build a well-rounded physical education course. Basketball, baseball, volleyball, and other sports are taken up in gymnasium and in the classroom the human body is studied from a scientific standpoint. Mr. Larmore oversees boys making their own furniture. Art class gives anything from portrait painting to rug-weaving—true medium for self-ex¬ pression . . . No lead biscuits in this cafeteria . . . Future farmers of America—they learn what to plant and when . . . Mr. Woodruff tells his safety class to “Lose a minute and save a life.” y F a c u I t MARY SHAFER, A.B. Commercial Hobby—gardening SAMUEL M. WOODRUFF, B.S., M.S. Assistant Principal and Safety Hobby—mechanics and sports ROBERT N. BENNETT, B.M. Band and Commercial Hobby — farming and collecting silver dollars OLIVE M. GRIMSLEY Supervisor of Music Hobby—flowers and art GRACE E. RATLIFF, A.B. Librarian Hobby—gardening and reading JEAN SMITH, B.S. Health Education and Supervisor of Art Hobby—traveling WILLIAM C. RATLIFF, A.B. Science Hobby—farming and woodwork ALBERT J. BLAIR, B.S. Agriculture Hobby—fishing and hunting BESSIE K. SALE, A.B. Home Economics Hobby—knitting and crocheting 14 TERREL BOLANDER, B.S. Mathematics, Safety, and Athletics Hobby—basketball FREDERICK F. PARK, A.B. Mathematics, Physics, and Athletics Hobby—-sports JOSEPH F. LARMORE Industrial Arts, Related Science, and Athletics Hobby—fishing and hunting LAWRENCE E. TEMPLIN Industrial Arts, Health Education, and Athletics Hobby—fishing and hunting BLANCHE KARNS, A.B. English and Foreign Language Hobby—nature study and poetry KATHRYN MONGER, A.B. English Hobby—reading, movies, and tennis MARGARET POWERS, A.B. English and Typewriting Hobby—reading EDWIN R. McNOWN, A.B. English and Social Science Hobby—dramatics LLOYD A. ULMER, B.S. Social Science and Safety Hobby—landscape gardening WELTHY A. SHIVELY, A.B. Social Science Hobby—gardening 15 Miss Sale lends a helping hand . . . The teachers fill up on creamed chicken in preparation for a strenuous afternoon giving six-weeks exams . . . Robert Taylor is a wall-flower compared with our handsome new coach, Terry Bolander . . . No, Mr. Woodruff is shcoting, not at truants but balloons, at the teachers’ Christ¬ mas party ... If there were prizes for appealing smiles, Ernestine would head the list of winners . . . Oh, now Joe! Things can’t be as bad as that . . . Our editorial adviser. Miss Karns, who is best described by a word she does not approve of—“swell” . . . “Andy” McNown, who coaches our student Thespians . . . Mr. Park plays Santa while the teachers look on at the annual party . . . When F. F. Park gets that certain gleam in his eye, you may well prepare to laugh. He’s ready to utter a witticism in the usual Park manner . . . Here we have dignity, even in a snapshot, as Mr. Bennett surveys his class in commercial law . . . Miss Powers pours at the annual G. R. alumnae tea . . . “Goodin and Clagett aren’t here yet.” Mrs. Ratliff waits, pencil poised, for the last bell to ring . . . The beautiful Christmas Cantata was only one of many artistic programs directed by Mrs. Grimsley. 16 Classes In our classes the spirit of good fellowship is an outward demonstration which unites us into a compact body. Herein is recorded B. H. S.’s vibrant, impulsive richness, its beauty, its wisdom, its friendship. 17 Our Four Years Recorded Four years ago 119 new names were inscribed in the high-school record book. These Freshmen were the beginning of the class of ’41. That first year they elected Carolyn Blackman president of the class, with Peggy Goodin as vice-president, Barbara Buckner, ' secretary; Bud Webber, treasurer; and Charles Speheger, Athletic Council. When the class of ’41 became Sophomores, they earned a reputation as “go-getters” by winning the Comet subscription race and the prize of three dollars. Sophomore officers were Harry Bergdoll, president; Fred Grandlienard, vice-president; Gene Whaley, secretary; Bud Webber, treasurer; and Mervin Smith, Athletic Council. These boys planned a class party, a wiener and marshmallow roast to be held at the State Park All who attended voted it a “bang-up” success. At the beginning of their Junior year, the class of ’41 got down to the practical business of making money. Officers for this year were Gene Jackson, president; Fred Grandlienard, vice- president; Jean McElderry, secretary; Barbara Buckner, treasurer; and Jim McBride, Athletic Council. The first of their efforts was a rummage sale, which proved so successful they had a second one at the end of the semester. Shortly after Christmas the ring committee chose a beautiful gold ring with a gold letter B set on black as the class ring. On March 15 “Lady Spitfire” by Katherine Kavanaugh was presented to a capacity audience at the community building. The production was successful both artistically and financially. Amusing and well acted, it broke all previous records for ticket sales. A high point in the spring activities of 1941 was the Junior-Senior reception. Held on May 17 in the school gymnasium, which was transformed by a clever decorating committee into an undersea world, complete with mermaids, the reception closed a very busy Junior year. In September the class, proud of its newly acquired seniority, began its many activities by electing the following officers: Beck Hiatt, president; Bob Miller, vice-president; Ann Louden, secretary; Peggy Goodin, treasurer; and Ted Billiard, Athletic Council. “Seven Sisters,” a comedy using Hungarian costumes, was presented on November 3 under the direction of Mr. McNown. Played to a large and responsive audience, and production was distinctly a success. Following the performance, the Seniors held the “Seven Sisters Swing” at the school gym¬ nasium. This dance was only one of the many sponsored by the class throughout the year. On October 11 the Retrospect Staff was announced with Barbara Buckner as editor-in-chief; Peggy Goodin, literary editor; and Gene Jackson as business manager; the subscription campaign opened November 25. February 20 was an exciting day for the Seniors, for they went in three chartered buses to the Indiana State Legislature at Indianapolis. There they took trips through the School for the Blind and the State Insane Hospital as well as hearing sessions of the legislature. This spring the Seniors were lost in the whirl of activities that preceded graduation—Kid Day, Class Day, the Senior Prom, the Junior-Senior reception, and Baccalaureate. In these activities, as in all the undertakings of the past four years, the class sponsors, Miss Powers, Mr. Park, and Mr. Bennett, gave invaluable guidance. With understanding and a sense of humor these teachers were always on hand to help solve the many problems that face a class in high school. On Friday evening, May 23, the Class of 1941 will realize the dream that is the final goal of every class—graduation. A new door swings wide to the future and the Class of 1941 enters eagerly. 18 WANDA ABEL “Engaging” General Course . . . Attended schools at Jackson, Michigan and Angola . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA MARY ARMANTROUT “Sincere” Academic Course . . . Operetta . . . Retrospect Staff KARL AKE “Rhythmical” General Course . . . Comes to Allen High School from Rock- creek Center . . . Band. MARJORIE ARNOLD “Understanding” Academic Course . . . Candy Chairman, Girl Reserve . . . Arts and Craft Club . . . 4-H . . . GAA . . . Comet . . . National Honor Society . . . Retrospect Staff BETTY BAUMGARTNER “Winsome” Academic Course . . . Attend¬ ed school at New Smyrna Beach, Florida . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . GAA . . . Operetta TED BILLIARD “Affable” Commercial Course . . . Came to Allen High School from Petroleum . . . Hi-Y . . . 4-H . . . Intramural CHARLOTTE BOOHER “Ambitious” Home Economics Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . 4-H . . . GAA . . . Debate PATTY BORNE “Unassuming” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA . . . Operetta ROBERT BAUMGARTNER “Humorous” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . 4-H . . . Band Award . . . Senior Class Play . . . National Honor Society . . , Intramural . . . Track CAROLYN BLACKMAN “Friendly” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . President Class . . . Operetta . . . Dramatics Club . . . GAA . . . Junior Class Play . . . Comet JUANITA BOOKER “Attractive” Commercial Course . . . At¬ tended school at Fort Wayne . . . GAA . . . Girl Reserve HERTHA BREWER “Kindly” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA 19 HELEN BROWN “Modest” Commercial Course . . . GAA ROBERT BUTCHER “Willing” General Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Senior Class Play . . . Intra¬ mural . . . Football . . . Track . . . Student Manager BARBARA BUCKNER “Responsible” Academic Course . . . Presi¬ dent and Secretary of Girl Re¬ serve . . . Secretary, Treasur¬ er Class . . . GAA . . . National Honor Society . . . Psi Iota Xi Ring . . . Comet . . . Retrospect Editor BETTY CAMPBELL “Genial” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA MAX CARNES “Good-natured” Industrial Arts Course . . . Hi- Y . . . Intramural CAROLYN CAYLOR “Flirtatious” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . GAA . . . 4-H . . . Press Club . . . Arts and Craft Club . . . Dramatics Club . . . Debate . . . Senior Class Play . . . Comet Editor . . . Jour¬ nalism Award . . . Retrospect WILBUR COLEN “Changeable” Industrial Arts Course . . . Hi- Y . . . Intramural . . . Basket¬ ball . . . Football ROGER COURTNEY “Aggressive” Commercial Course . . . Intra¬ mural JANE CASE “Quaint” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA . . . Operetta . . . Glee Award REBECCA CAYLOR “Intellectual” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . GAA . . . Operetta . . . Debate . . . Junior Class Play . . . Band Award . . . Retrospect . . . National Honor Society JEANETTE CONNER “Quiet” Commercial Course . . . GAA ROSAMUNDE De ARMOND “Likeable” Commercial Course . . . 4-H . . . GAA . . . Retrospect 20 BETTY DEIHL “ Gracious” Commercial Course . . . Came to Allen High School from Lancaster . . . Girl Reserve . . . 4-H . . . GAA . . . Glee Award . . . Yell Leader DORIS FAULKNER “Happy” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA DON ELLENBERGER “Energetic” Industrial Arts Course . . . 4-H . . . Operetta . . . Band Award . . . Intramural . . “B” Team Football CAROL FISHBAUGH “Faithful” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . GAA . . . Glee Award . . . Operetta . . . Press Club . . . Retrospect . . . Comet . . . National Honor Society ROBERT FOSTER “Shy” General Course . . . Attended Lancaster and Chester . . . In¬ tramural . . . Band Award JEAN FRAZIER “Equestrienne” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . Glee Club . . . GAA . . . Retrospect . . . National Honor Society . . . Math Awards DON GILLIOM “Swell” General Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Student Man¬ ager FRED GRANDLIENARD “Regular fellow” Agricultural Course . . . Pres¬ ident Hi-Y . . . Vice President Class . . . 4-H . . . FFA . . . Press Club . . . Retrospect . . . National Honor Society . . . Intramural . . . Basket¬ ball . . . Softball . . . Baseball . . . Student Manager . . . Robert Hannie Trophy BETTY FRANCIS “Sweet” Academic Course . . . Came to Allen High School from Greenwood, Indiana . . . Girl Reserve . . . Comet . . . GAA . . . Arts and Craft Club . . . Dramatics Club HELEN GARRISON “Musical” Academic Course . . . Attend¬ ed school at Elkhart, Indiana . . . GAA . . . Band PEGGY GOODIN “Piquant” Academic Course . . . Vice President Girl Reserve . . . Treasurer, Vice President Class . . . Operetta . . . GAA . . Dramatics Club . . . Junior and Senior Class Plays . . . Comet Editor . . . Retro¬ spect . . . National Honor So¬ ciety DOROTHY GRIFFIN “Practical” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA 21 ELLIS GROVE “Undisturbed” Vocational Industrial Course . . . Intramural MARILYN HART “ Imaginative” General Course . . . Attended school in Van Buren Town¬ ship . . . Girl Reserve . . . Operetta . . . Dramatics Club . . . GAA . . . Comet . . . Retrospect . . . Glee Award . . . Band Majorette MARY JANE HANNIE “Congenial” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . 4-H . . . Operetta . . GAA . . . Retrospect CAROL HARVEY “Natural” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA . . . Operetta . . . Junior and Senior Class Plays . . . Retrospect . . . Comet . . . National Honor So¬ ciety BETTE HELMS “Reliable” Commercial Course . . . GAA JOE HIGGINS “Independent” Agricultural Course . . . Bas¬ ketball . . . Football JOHN HUFFMAN “Oh! Johnny, Oh!” Agricultural Course . . . Came to Allen High School from Jackson REBECCA HIATT “Versatile” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . Operetta . . . GAA . . . President Class . . . Retrospect . . . National Honor Society EILEEN HOEPPNER “Amiable” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA . . . Arts and Craft Club DWIGHT INMAN “Sensible” Academic Course . . . Attend¬ ed school at Alexandria, In¬ diana . . . Intramural GENE JACKSON “Businesslike” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . President Class . . . In¬ tramural . . . Retrospect Busi¬ ness Manager . . . Math Awards . . . National Honor Society . . . Junior Class Play ANNA LOUISE JOHNSON “Accurate” Commercial Course . . . At¬ tended school in Fort Wayne . . . Operetta . . . GAA . . Retrospect . . . Glee Award 22 MAENETTE JOHNSON “Giggles” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . Operetta . . . Retrospect DOROTHY KNOFF “Personality” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . Operetta . . . GAA . . . Retrospect . . . Band . . . Orchestra . . . Senior Class Play WANETA KEAN “Retiring” Commercial Course . . . At¬ tended Lancaster and Rock- creek . . . GAA MAXINE LEE “Poetic” Commercial Course . . . GAA . . . Girl Reserve ROBERT LEWIS “Determined” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Football ROBERT LIB Y “Cute” Agricultural Course . . . FFA . . . Intramural . . . Basketball . . . Football . . . Softball . . . Baseball DWIGHT LITTLE “Quizzical” Vocational Industrial Course . . . Intramural ALICE ANN LOUDEN “Dates! Dates!” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . Operetta . . . GAA . . . Senior Class Play . . . Secretary Class . . . Retrospect . . . Citizenship Award . . . National Honor Society ROGER LEWIS “Nonchalant” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Basketball . . . Softball . . . Baseball . . . “B” Team Football THERON LINDSEY “Persistent” Vocational Industrial Course . . . Intramural ROGER LOCKWOOD “Audacious” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Football . . . Basketball . . . Track . . . Softball . . . Baseball JAMES A. McBRIDE “Loquacious” Academic Course . . . Operetta . . . Intramural . . . “B” Team Football . . . Athletic Council 23 DON McCLAIN “Candid” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . 4-H . . . Junior and Senior Class Plays . . . Intramural . . . Football . . . Softball . . . Baseball . . . Basketball . . . Track CHARLES McFARREN “Slim” Vocational Industrial Course . , , Intramural JEANNE McELDERRY “Aspiring” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA . . . Secre¬ tary Class ROBERT MANGUS “Unconcerned” General Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural JAMES MARSHALL “Military” General Course . . . Intramural ROBERT MILLER “Quick-witted” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Junior and Senior Class Plays . . . Intramural . . . Basketball . . . Football . . . Softball . . . Baseball . . . Vice President Class . . . Track RUSSEL MOSER “Persevering” General Course NED DALE NEFF “Mischievous” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . 4-H . . . Intramural ROBERT MASTERSON “Languid” General Course . . . Intramur¬ al .. . Football . . . Track ERVIN MOSER “Obliging” Industrial Arts Course . . . Intramural . . . Football CLAUDE MOUNSEY “Original” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Junior and Senior Class Plays . . . Intramural . . . “B” Team Football . . . Retrospect . . . Track IVA NOONAN “Pensive” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA 24 CLIFFORD OSBORN “Accommodating ' ' ’ Vocational Industrial Course . . . Intramural MARJORIE PHILLIPS “Fickle” Academic Course . . . Treas¬ urer Girl Reserve . . . Oper¬ etta . . . Junior and Senior Class Plays . . . Retrospect ROBERT PETZEL “Genteel” Industrial Arts Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Football . . . Track GEORGIANA PORTER “Undaunted” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA JACK REIFF “Tommy Dorsey’s Double” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . Operetta . . . Intramural . . . Football . . . Softball . . . Baseball . . . Band Award . . . Track MARY ANN SCHLAGENHAUF “Amicable” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . 4-H . . . Retrospect . . . Band Award JAMES EARL SMITH, JR. “Polite” Industrial Arts Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Basketball . . . Football . . . Baseball . . . Softball . . . Track MILDRED SMITH “Placid” Commercial Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA . . . Operetta , . . Retrospect ELMO REIDDLE “Happy-go-lucky” Commercial Courses . . . In¬ tramural . . . Softball . . . Baseball DOROTHY SCHLOTZHAUER “Impish” Academic Course . . . Girl Reserve . . . GAA . . . Press Club . . . Comet . . . Orchestra MERVIN S. SMITH “Argumentative” Academic Course . . . Junior and Senior Class Plays . . . Athletic Council . . . Retrospect . . . National Honor Society . . . Track CHARLES SPEHEGER “Bashful” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Athletic Council . . . Retrospect . . . Baseball . . . Softball 25 GUY STEWART “Studious” Academic Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Retrospect . . . Latin Award . . . National Honor Society CHARLES TUTTLE “Deft” General Course . . . Came to Allen High School from Union Center . . . Intramural RICHARD STRAIN “Credulous” Vocational Industrial Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Arts and Craft Club ROBERT WALBURN “Contented” Agricultural Course . . . 4-H . . . FFA . . . Intramural JUSTUS WEBBER “Apathetic” Industrial Arts Course . . . Hi-Y . . . Intramural . . . Treasurer Class . . . Football . . . Band Award R. D. WILLIAMS, JR. “Complacent” General Course . . . Intramural RICHARD ZOOK “Timid” Agricultural Course . . . FFA . . . Intramural EDWARD EUGENE WHALEY “Comedian” Industrial Arts Course . . . Attended Culver Military Academy . . . Hi-Y . . . Oper¬ etta . . . Intramural . . . “B” Team Football . . . Band Award GUINEVERE WOODWARD “ Vivacious” Academic Course . . . Girl Re¬ serve . . . Operetta . . . GAA . . . Senior Class Play . . . Comet . . . Arts and Craft Club . . . Retrospect Associate Edi¬ tor HARRY CLAGETT “Collegiate” Academic Course . . . Came to Allen High School from South Side . . . Hi-Y 26 Seniors climb aboard the bus for the trip to legislature . . . Borne, Johnson, Case, and Hannie are wide-eyed despite the fact that the bus left at 6:30 a. m. . . . Bob Petzel votes for Senior class officers as clerks Caylor and Grandlienard look on to make sure it’s legal . . . Miss Shively gives last minute instructions, while behind her Max Carnes lovingly adjusts Dick Strain’s hat . . . Bus load number two poses on the World War Memorial steps . . . Wonder who, instead of the camera, Knoff is giving the “beam” . . . Five feet two, eyes of blue. It’s Betty Helms being measured for her cap and gown . . . Betty Schocke of “T ' he Professor Proposes,” smiling, surrounded by Lewis, Miller, Gilliom, and “Mystery Man” Neff . . . Mr. Woodruff in a vocational guidance conference with Pink Caylor . . . Masterson and Reiff ride in style, but it looks as if Karl Ake and his tuba rate the rumble seat . . . Five little Seniors in a row. Nonchalant, aren’t they? . . . Another snap of Seniors in Indianapolis. Bob Miller is just suggesting they buy a bag of peanuts to crunch in the Senate gallery . . . What’s that, Don? Bubble-gum? Carol is amused, but Dorothy looks a bit bored with it all . . . Three Seniors way back when. Buddy Webber takes Peggy Goodin and Alice Ann Louden a ride in his Buick convertible. 27 A Alice Ann Arnold Junior Baker Paul Baumgartner Doris Ann Besore Betty Biberstine Jim Bowen Don Bowman Jennie Brewer Mary Bulger Maxine Buroker Hillard Butcher Elma Chenoweth Connie Clowser Glen Devore Carolyn Dotterer Gene Edington Phyllis Elzey Kenneth Erhart Joan Farrell Linn Gregg Maxine Guldice Earl Harford lyfary Ann Helms Tom Hiatt Harriet Horst Dale Howdyshell Lorene Ireland Ruby James Jim Jeffries Elizabeth Kershner Horace Knox Rosemary Lucas Doris Luedtke Wilma McFarren Agnes Mailer Wayne Mailer Phyllis Markley Bob Markley Mary Jane Masterson Bob Meeks Ervin Melching Harold Minnich Forrest Moore Harold Noonan Edgar Parker James Parker Harold Penrod Homer Petzel These Juniors Are Persevering When the class of “42” were Freshmen, they didn’t even mind being called “Freshies” so much. They started their four eventful years by selecting Miss Shively, Miss Monger, and Mr. McNown as their class sponsors. In their Sophomore year the boys began to shine in athletics, and important positions on the staff of the Comet were held by Alice Ann Arnold, Maxine Buroker, Agnes Mailer, Peggy Sands, and Pat Davison. The year closed with a class get-together held at the gym, at which everyone enjoyed themselves amidst cries of “Goodbye until next year!” During this, their Junior year, they have been doing their very best to earn enough money to give us “dignified Seniors” a suitable reception. They held two bake sales, which increased their treasury materially. Their officers now are Tom Hiatt, president; Forrest Moore, vice-president; Doris Ann Besore, secretary; Carolyn Dotterer, treasurer: and Paul Baumgartner, member of the Athletic Council. On March 14 they produced their Junior Class Play, a play which was their pride and joy, and from which they cleared $197.10. They held two class parties during the year in the school gym, with entertainment furnished by their own “Rhythm Kings.” They tried again to win first prize in Joe’s annual contest, but it seems that the Sophomores just wouldn’t be beaten; therefore they had to be satisfied with second prize, which was fifteen dollars. The four Juniors chosen for the National Honor Society were Maxine Buroker, Agnes Mailer, Carolyn Dotterer, and Tom Hiatt. With the Junior-Senior reception over, the Juniors’ activities for the current year will close and in September, 1941, they will enter high school as sedate Seniors. Luanna Powell Raymond Reineck Richard Reineck George Reusser Madelyn Reynolds Joan Robbins Phebe Rogers Peggy Sands Bill Sawyer Roger Schaffter Harold Schell Melvin Schell Helen Schmelzer Betty Schocke Bob Schocke Dorothy Sheets Phyllis Sills Beverly Slawson Louise Sliger Bill Stout Hugh Studebaker Bud Sturgis Marie Swartz John Ulmer Suze Ann Ulmer Betty Vaughn Roger Walburn George Watters Iona Wiley Norma Wolf Myrval Zook 29 Breaking Sophomores We’re having a difficult time keeping up with our spirited Sophomores, now numbering one hundred eleven. It seems only yesterday that they were trying their best to shake off those green robes—gone, but not forgotten, eh Sophomores? The seemingly “invincibles” enriched their treasury twenty-five dollars for a second time by winning the annual contest at Joe’s Confectionery. Don Heller was chairman of an efficient committee whose purpose was to keep the credits rolling in. A get-together of class members a few nights before the close of the contest helped spur them on to victory. They’re also very proud of the fact that several of their members have gained distinction in high-school activities. Bill Cline, Jim Dresser, and Bill Kunkel were valuable additions to the varsity basketball squad this season. Gene Grove played on the football team, and many other Sophomore boys were on the second teams or took active part in intramural sports. Adding brains to brawn, Esther Heiniger and Dick Brickley won the right to go to the State Geometry Contest at Bloomington, Paul White won the County Latin Contest in Division II, and Dorothy Jackson, Jack Moon, Marian Foster, Marcene Anderson, Harriett Brown, and Gloria Swisher held positions on the Comet staff. President Dick Brickley, resting on his past laurels, led the group through another prosperous year. Paul White was elected vice president, Romanel Reid secretary, and Bill Cline treasurer. Kay Conner was representative on the Athletic Council. Miss Karns, Mr. Ratliff, and Mr. Blair are the “guiding lights” of the Class of ’43. Bob Aker Earl Anderson Marcene Anderson Robert Anderson Marcille Arnold Mardell Arnold Mona Jean Bailer Imogene Barnthouse Lucile Baumgartner Dorothy Bauman Howard Bennett Joan Biberstine Rosella Biddle Bill Booher Dick Brickley Bertha Brown Harriett Brown Eddie Buckner Jerry Lou Buckner Bob Captain Faith Carnes Chad Caylor Pat Caylor Walter Claghorn Bill Cline Kay Conner Helen Crozier Marcille Curry Betty Jean Deam Joan Deam Ruth DeRuyscher Jim Dresser Rosie Fair Alberta Fate Marian Foster Jim Francis Dick Garrett Pauline Graber Kenneth Grandlienard Bob Green Roger Gregg Bill Grove Gene Grove Bill Hamilton Dorothy Hamje Betty Hankins Phil Harvey Esther Heiniger Don Heller Frances Holmes Homer Huffman Margaret Ann Hunt Dorothy Jackson Evelyn Kean Bob Kershner Bill Kunkel Maxine Lantz Bill Lautzenheizer Josephine Liechty Dot Louden Anna Louise McAfee Joan McBride Bill Mailers Ellen Markley Marilyn Masterson Betty Mertz Harold Meyer Carol Miller Jack Moon Don Moore Wanda Mosure Claude Mossburg Ruth Mossburg John Mosure Joyce Mounsey Bill Murray Willmor Nash Roger Neff Betty Neusbaum Ruth Ormsby Erma Pace Marie Pate Mary Ann Price Paul Rever Romanel Reid Frances Reidlinger Bob Reiff Bob Robinson Bonnie Roof Clifford Rush Dick Scharlach June Schlagenhauf Ann Schlotzhauer Bud Schmoll John Seabold Eleanor Shafer Bill Shelly Romona Sills Pat Smith Beverly Sauder Phyllis Ann Spake Ann Speheger Betty Studabaker Paul Studabaker Dick Swisher Gloria Swisher Mary Thornburg Betty Tickner Howard Ullman Rose Ann Wahman Kenneth Walter Paul White Junior Whitman Norma Wiggins Joan Witzman Charleen Arnold Thelma Baily Gale Bailer Wayne Bennett Doris Biberstine Morris Biberstine Joan Blocker Violet Booher John Books Glen Booth Bobbie Brown Harold Buroker Jim Campbell Billy Clannin Betty Conner Rex Coffield Joan Davidson Paul Dotterer Elizabeth Dunwiddie Merlin Dunwiddie John Elwood Lois Elzey Glen Fauk Shirley Foster John Fuller Glen Gardener Marion Garrison Bill Gearhart La Vera Gehring Richard Grove Mary Lou Hamilton Jim Harnish Max Harris Junior Harvey Ellis Hefflin Jim Higgins Howard Hill Duane Holmes Tommy Howell Paul Huffman Billy Huss Harold Ivins Don Jacobs Betty James John James Barbara Johnson Betty Johnson Mildred Johnson Wilma Keefer Evelyn Knox Wayland Krieg Doris Kyle Norma Lehman Dick McClain Robert McFarren Marjorie Mailer Dick Marshall Gloria Mangus Dorothy Meyer Justine Meyer Dick Miller Max Miller Phyllis Mills Mary Mitchell Clarence Mossburg Maxine Mowery Kathleen McKinney Mildred Nickel Betty Osborne Leon Oliver Joe Peeper Different This Year’s Freshmen Are Last fall one hundred and twenty-eight “Freshies” entered the halls of Allen High School on the first lap of their journey through the four-year course. During the year eleven of these students withdrew. By popular vote they chose Dick Miller as president, Jim Harnish as vice-president, Doris Biberstine as secretary, Harriet Simmons as treasurer, and Dick Marshall as their representative on the Athletic Council. Two very successful parties were held—one in the school gym, and the other at the State Park. Because of the work of the committees and the cooperation of each member of the class, these were greatly enjoyed. The class was represented in the State Algebra Contest by Mildred Nickel and Austin Watrous. A competitive examination to determine the participants was held for those who qualified. These “green” Freshies began to live up to their nicknames by blossoming out in bright green sweaters. The boys startled us “dignified Seniors” by combining their red sweaters with wine cords. On March 31st the annual contest held at Joe’s Confectionery was decided upon, and these progressive Frosh added ten dollars to their treasury. The class was well represented in athletics by Jim Harnish, Jim Zoll, Ervin Zinc, Doc Woodward, Tommy Howell, Dale Reineck, Dutch Schlotzhauer, Harold Buroker, Max Harris, and Gale Bailer. These boys were on the second team in either basketball or football. Meanwhile, the girls were also proving their dexterity in athletics. Many of them joined the G. A. A., participating in bowling, basketball, and baseball. We tip our hats to the class of 1944, and wish them greater success as they rise to the height of “Sophisticated Sophomores.” The sponsors for this class are Miss Shafer, Mr. Bolander, and Mr. Larmore. Dale Pennington Mary Jane Penrod Mary K. Randol Dale Reineck Esther Ripple Don Scharlac ' h Leon Schlotzhauer Rex Scott Doris Sheets Betty Shelley Bob Shepard Jane Shields Harriett Simmons Jocelyn Sliger Robert Sliger Wanda Sliger Dean Sloderbeck Jean Sloderbeck Junior Stinson Bob Stout Patricia Strain Bill Strain Wayne Sturgeon Noel Summers Janet Swaim Della Tschannen Betty Van Skyock Donna Vaughn Joe Wahman Eileen Walter Austin Watrous Dot Webber Mary Ellen Wible Guy Wiley Norma Jean Williams Forrest Wo odward Bonnie Worman Francile Worthman Charles Yates Betty Yocum Ervin Zinc James Zoll yi m IB Lfe.. I Bob Meeks, Harriet Brown, Bob Schocke, and Romanel Reid make an interesting foursome . . . Mary Jane Masterson and Ruth Mossburg must be going to take a test, or maybe the sun’s causing those frowns . . . Carolyn, Dotterer and Deris Ann Besore—two Junior class officers . . . Shop scene: no labor troubles here . . . Strain, Green, Murray, and Huffman clown for the camera . . . Popular Butch the Bulletin Board, bearing a class play cast, advertising the latest dance . . . Homer Petzel and Tom Hiatt, glamour boys of the class of ’42 . . . News- Banner carriers Bill Hamilton and Bob Masterson, whose grins ought to boost circulation . . . Five minute bell just rang, so snap it up, gals . . . Gregg and Bowman are the strong, silent type . . . Two auburn-haired Sophomore lassies, Pat Smith and Marilyn Masterson . . . Speheger and Hamilton, complete with last night’s home work and Simmons, who evidently does hers in her head. . . . Francile, Harriet, and Bobbie—three cute Freshies who have more pep than a carload of Wheaties. 34 Athletics Athletics in Allen High School offers leader¬ ship, sportsmanship, and physical development as no other activity does. These traits are gained through actual participation and experience, the greatest teacher of all. It teaches one of the important lessons of life—how to accept the de¬ feats along with the victories. 35 At the sidelines, on the bench—Temp is always there. Through victory or defeat—Temp is there. When a fellow needs a friend—Temp is there. Allen High School has depended on him for more than a score of his companionable, patient years to train our squads to make and break impressive records. Thank you, Mr. Templin, for your loyalty, your thoughtful¬ ness, your friendship. Although Bluffton’s football squad came out on the little end of the victory horn in their 1940 season, they displayed the kind of clean fighting spirit that won fans regardless of victories. Winning one of nine games, the Tigers lost three of the games by a margin of 1 and 2 points. In spite of the blistering afternoon heat, the Tigers made an excellent showing against the highly touted South Side squad before falling, 7 to 0. The Tigers broke into the winning column at Howe Military Academy, scoring three touchdowns to triumph over the much heavier up-state team, 19 to 6. For this victory the Tigers were awarded the Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy. Decatur . We . 6 They 7 Columbia City We 6 They 7 South Side . . . 0 7 Howe Military Academy . . 19 6 Portland . .. 6 19 Decatur .. _ 21 21 Warsaw .. .. 0 6 Huntington . . . 0 41 Auburn .. . .. 6 12 First row: Fred Grand- lienard, manager. Second row: Tom Hiatt, Bob Roush, Jim Smith, co-captam, Bud Colen, co-captain. Bob Miller, Jack Reiff. Third row: Bud Webber, Bob Markley, Bob Petzel, Ervin Moser, Jim McBride, Bud Sturgis, Don Gilliom. Fourth row: Don Mc¬ Clain, Bob Liby, Bob Masterson, Gene Ed- ington, Linn Gregg, Roger Lockwood, Joe Higgins, Bob Lewis. Fifth row: Roger Lewis, Bob Butcher. 36 A newcomer was added to the Coaching Staff of Bluffton High School. He was Coach Terry Bolander, who was given the task of producing basketball teams for Allen High. At Ball State Teachers’ College he played varsity basketball for two years. After completing his college career, he produced three successive sectional basket¬ ball championship teams at Parker, Indiana. When Terry came to Bluffton, he added to his good record by bringing to our high school its first Northeastern Indiana Conference Basketball title. The 1940-41 basketball season was one of the most successful ever played for B. H. S. Terry Bolander, our new coach, led the team to 15 victories in 24 games. The Tigers were victorious in the Northeastern Indiana Conference this season for the first time in the history of the school. They did so by winning all seven conference games. The team consisted of 6 Seniors, 1 Junior, and 3 Sophomores. Overtime contests were won from the Hartford City Airedales and the highly touted South Side Archers of Fort Wayne. Bluffton upset all dope predictions by taking the County Tourney. Bluffton’s sectional balloon was punctured in the semi-finals by Ossian. Our fine second team together with the four remaining members of the varsity, should provide plenty of material for next year’s squad. FIRST TEAM First row: Bob Schocke, Jim Smith, Bob Liby. co-captain, Bud Colen, Roger Lewis. Second row: Don Gil- liom, manager, Bill Kunkel, Roger Lock- wood, co-captain, Jim Dresser, Joe Higgins, Bill Cline, Terry Bol¬ ander, coach. 37 They Labor Bud Colen —Bud’s ability is shown by his achievements. He won letters in both bas¬ ketball and football in ’40 and ’41. Don Gilliom —Besides serving as student man¬ ager in baseball in ’40 and basketball in ’41, Don won a leter in football in ’41. Fred Grandlienard —Serving as student manager in football for ’41 plus a season’s service on the ’40 baseball nine, gives Fred two letters. Bob Liby —In addition to his letter award in football in ’41, Bob served two seasons, ’40 and ’41, on our basketball five. Roger Lockwood —Rog was high scorer in each of the past two seasons, ’40 and ’41, in addition to serving on the ’41 football squad. Don McClain —One of the few fellows to win letters in all three major sports. Basketball and baseball ’40, and football ’41. Joe Higgins —One of our best football men. He earned letters in both football and basket¬ ball in ’40 and ’41. Bob Lewis —His great ambition was to earn a letter in football and his efforts were re¬ warded in ’41. Roger Lewis —One of our outstanding basket¬ ball players, having letters for ’40 and ’41 plus a letter for baseball in ’40. Bob Miller —Aside from his letter in baseball in ’41, Bob has letters for his two years in football, ’40 and ’41. Ervin Moser —Through his efforts in football in ’41, Ervin wears a letter sweater. Jack Reiff —In recognition of his help on the baseball nine in ' 40, Jack wears the athletic “B”. An essential addition to any ball team is the student man¬ agers. This year Don Gilliom, Fred Grandlienard, Bob Butch¬ er, Dick Garrett, and Dick Miller filled these positions to great advantage. Much praise and credit is due them for the time and work they spent in looking after the needs of the athletes and taking care of all equipment. L A PfnF ■ {ML !’ m ■ W t s | mJ ' , For Letters Elmo Reiddle—The only Senior to earn a major “B” as a Sophomore. His accomplish¬ ments are baseball ’39 and ’40. Jim Smith—Jim was our best all around ath¬ lete, having letters in basketball for ’40 and ’41, football ’40 and ’41, and in baseball for ’40. Charles Speheger—Charlie dons a letter for his services on the baseball team in ’40. Tom Hiatt—Another football letterman for ’41. He’ll be back again next year, too. Bob Markley—A Junior football letterman for ’41. Harold Minnich—A dependable guard, full of determination and fight. He earned a letter in ’40. Bud Webber—Another Senior letterman. Bud was a member of the ’41 football team. Gene Edington—Gene deserves to wear a letter for his fine performance in football in ’41. Lynn Gregg—Red wears a major for his ser¬ vice on the ’41 football eleven. Bill Cline—One of the few Sophomore letter- men, Bill earned a major in basketball in ’41. Bill Kunkel—Another Sophomore who earned his letter in basketball in ’41. Rah! Rah! Rah! Three cheers for the girls who led the yells while the team won the conference title. They are the ones who helped us cheer the boys on to victory. They are the loyal friends and frank admirers of the hardwood squad, a fine duet of happy, peppy girls who lead us while we yell—and yell. Coach Terry Bolander’s second basketball team finished a very successful season in 1940-41, by copping 12 victories out of their 21 starts for a fine percentage of .571. The scrappy, fighting Cubs were no exception to the usual Bluffton second teams. This is proven by victories over such teams as Portland, Hartford City, Hagerstown and Warren. They were also victorious in a four-team blind tourney played at Bluffton composed of Petroleum, Chester, and Liberty. A large portion of the squad were Sophomores and Freshmen and should be valuable material for next year’s team. Second row: Tom Howell, Harold Buroker, Gene Edington. Third row: Bud Schmoll, Bill Shelly, Jim Zoll, Max Harris, Forrest Woodward. First row: Bob Markley, Gale Bailer, Jim Harnish, Bob Reiff. Intramural The 1940 and 1941 intramural basketball, under the supervision of Mr. Templin, resulted in an exceedingly successful season. More than one hundred enthusiastic boys made up ten closely-matched teams. Each team played nine regular season games. The intramural activity was rounded out by a very interesting tournament. The final game developed into a nip and tuck affair, for the “Rink-a-Dinks,” led by their diminutive captain, Jack Reiff, barely won a 20-18 thriller over Dwight Little’s “Torpedoes.” To the honorable “Rink-a-Dinks” go the championship honors, including medal awards to each member of the team. To promote good sportsmanship in the tournament, medals were offered to the deserving boys. A gold, silver, and three bronze medals were presented to Merlon Dunwiddie, Elmo Reiddle, Bob Miller, Charles Tuttle, and Gale Bailer, respectively. First row: Raymond Reineck, Rex Scott, Bill Murray. Second row: Bob Stout, Dale Reineck, Linn Gregg. Third row: Gene Jackson, Elmo Reiddle, Jack Reiff. “Doc” Blackman —Trainer of our athletes and a friend to everyone. “Doc” is responsible for keeping our athletes in top physical condition throughout the athletic season. His interest, work, and good advice has proved necessary in keeping our teams up to par. Fred Park —Assistant basket¬ ball coach. It is his job to prepare the Freshmen ath¬ letes to take over the positions vacated by the graduating members of the varsity. His ability as a coach was reflect¬ ed through the work of Fresh¬ men boys this year. Joe Larmore —Assistant football coach—Football has always been Joe’s great love and this is shown by his enthusiastic coaching. He pilots the reserves and prepares them for positions on the varsity. 41 Spring Sports Baseball, the All-American game, is a hotly contested feature when Bluffton en¬ counters a foe of honorable mettle. The schedule will probably consist of Hartford City, Decatur, Berne, Portland, and Kendallville. Returning lettermen are McClain, catcher; Grandlienard, infield; Lewis, infield; Speheger, infield; Miller, infield; Reiddle, outfield; Smith, outfield, and Reiff, outfield; and a supporting line-up of Lockwood, Kunkel, Reusser, Schocke, Reineck, and Baumgartner. With this line-up we should come out on top in each of our encounters this season. The softball team, consisting mostly of Seniors, made an impressive record for themselves in the City “B” League. The team being sponsored by Masterson-Tyndall, was composed of Reiddle, catcher; McClain, pitcher; Miller, first base; Lewis, second base; Grandlienard, third base; Speheger, short shop; Reiff, left field; Kunkel, center field; Lockwood, right field; and Smith, short field. McFarren, Minnich, Baumgartner, Reineck, and Schocke, also saw considerable action. The following players will be back next year: Kunkel, Reineck, Baumgartner, Schocke. Also there will be some good prospects among the Freshmen. The 1941 track season started on April 4 with Mr. Larmore, assisted by Robert McKinley, leading the 22 members of the B. H. S. squad to an 8 point victory over their nearest opponent. Bluffton scored 45 points, Petroleum, 37, and Montpelier, 35. In the county meet, B. H. S. placed second with 35 points, while Petroleum led with 38. Lancaster and Ossian also participated. High Jumpers Roger Lockwood Ed Parker Tom Hiatt Shot Put Jack Sturgis John Ulmer Don McClain 50-100-220 yard dash Jack Reiff Bob Masterson Jim Smith Mile and Half-Mile Claude Mounsey Bob Baumgartner Forrest Moore Broad Jumpers Jack Reiff Roger Lockwood Hillard Butcher Pole Vault Roger Lockwood Ed Parker 440 yard dash Bob Baumgartner Robert Markley Gene Edington Tom Hiatt The half-mile relay is undefeated and consists of: Don McClain Bob Masterson Jack Reiff Jim Smith The record time so far is 1:40. The mile relay teams consist of: Forrest Moore Robert Markley Bob Baumgartner Claude Mounsey The best time so far is 3:55. First row: Iva Noonan, Doris Luedtke, Phyllis Sills, Charleen Arnold, Doris Kyle, Dorothy Jackson, Ellen Markley, Phyllis Spake, Marjorie Arnold, Dorothy Knoff, Eileen Hoeppner, Ann Louden. Second row: Violet Booher, Joan Davison, Mildred Johnson, Phyllis Mills, Gloria Mangus, Agnes Mailer, Doris Ann Besore, Rosemary Lucas, Wanda Abel, Dorothy Schlotzhauer, Carol Fishbaugh. Third row: Betty Helms, Mildred Smith, Waneta Kean, Jane Case, Patty Borne, Rosamunde DeArmond, Georgiana Porter, Helen Brown, Ann Johnson, Doris Faulkner, Charlotte Booher, Mary Ann Schlagenhauf, Mary Jane Hannie, Betty Deihl, Barbara Buckner. Fourth row: Jean McEiderry, Jeanette Conner, Maxine Lee, Maxine Lantz, Ruth Mossburg, Phebe Rogers, Maxine Buroker, Alberta Fate, Mary Lou Hamilton, Dorothy Griffin, Jean Frazier, Peg Goodin. Fifth row: Marilyn Hart, Helen Garrison, Frances Reidlinger, Marcene Anderson, Gloria Swisher, Ann Speheger, Eleanor Shafer, Carolyn Caylor, Betty Baumgartner, Guinevere Woodward, Carol Harvey, Beck Caylor, Carolyn Blackman. Thrills Replace Frills Glamour fared badly in the hands of B. H. S. girls this year. Long fingernails, fancy hair-do’s, and the languid air which marks the teen-age sophisticate gave way to more simple adornment and refreshing enthusiasm. Athletics and “surface glamour” just don’t mix. The Girls’ Athletic Association, whose membership consists of girls from all four classes, organized early last fall under the direction of Miss Smith. Its purpose was to provide healthful recreation for the girls not enrolled in gym classes, and to provide a means whereby those enrolled might continue their work outside of class. Among the sports taken up on Thursdays after school were softball, horseback riding, volleyball, basketball, tumbling, archery, tennis, and bowling. The interclass tournaments in such games as softball, basketball, and volleyball were marked by much friendly rivalry. Winners of the basketball tourney were the Senior Sluggers, captained by Jean McElderry. Other members of the team were Iva Noonan, Maxine Lee, Waneta Kean, Mary Jane Hannie, Barbara Buckner, and substitutes Helen Brown, Peggy Goodin, and Carol Harvey. Black chenille G. A. A. letters were given to those girls having the required hours for a major award in girls’ sports. 43 Hiatt and Roush “rough it up” for practice . . . Lockwood stacks up a few points for B. H. S. on this pole-vault . . . No, they aren’t picking daisies. It’s Roush, Edington, and Hiatt warming up for the game to come . . . Our peppy B-team goes into action . . . Mr. Willey and “Temp” look over spring football material ... A tense moment in basketball as Cline shoots a close one . . . Two shots of Kunkel kicking the pig-skin to his teammates in practice . . . Two line¬ men who will be back next year—Hiatt and Edington, and in the center, Roush who’s “in the Navy now.” . . . Reiff, Smith, Colen and Miller. This quartet packed a wallop and how! (or Howe!) 44 Activities Our activities are considered just as much a part of our high-school education as is our academic knowledge. It is through these—the Girl Reserves, Hi-Y, Glee Club, Band, and Journalism class—that our friendships and in¬ terests have been broadened. 45 First rcw: Marjorie Phillips, Carol Harvey, Gene Jackson, Marjorie Arnold, Charles Speheger, Ann Louden, Guinevere Woodward, Barbara Buckner, Jean Frazier, Carolyn Caylor, Fred Grandlienard, Beck Caylor, Mervin Smith. Second row: Mary Jane Hannie, Maenette Johnson, Mildred Smith, Carol Fishbaugh, Rosamunde De- Armond, Mary Armantrout, Dorothy Knoff, Bob Liby, Bob Walburn, Becky Hiatt, Guy Stewart, Marilyn Hart, Claude Mounsey, Mary Ann Schlagenhauf, Ann Johnson. Retrospect Recorders In twenty years you may have forgotten you had freckles and played hookey one fateful afternoon. You may even have forgotten the thrill you knew when you made the track team or were elected to the Honor Society. The Retrospect is more than just a book filled with pictures and thumb-nail biographies. It epitomizes four of the happiest years in our lives—high-school years when our troubles were only as serious as the grade on a six-weeks’ exam. To keep forever in tangible form the memories of high-school life is the purpose of the Retrospect, and to this end labored the staff, carefully chosen by the Senior class sponsors, the business adviser, the editorial adviser, and the principal of the high school. General supervision of the annual was done by Barbara Buckner, editor-in-chief, and Guinevere Woodward, assistant editor. On the twenty-first of October they attended the Journalism Convention at Franklin College and learned the principles necessary to edit a yearbook. Gene Jackson with the help of Rebecca Hiatt and Claude Mounsey managed the business of the staff and the circulation of the book. Peggy Goodin was appointed literary editor and Guy Stewart. Marjorie Phillips, and Carol Fishbaugh helped her in writing all of the material concerning courses and extracurricular activities. The features were under the supervision of Carol Harvey, Ann Louden, Marjorie Arnold, and Mary Armantrout. Beck Caylor and Dorothy Knoff edited the school calendar. The art material was drawn and assembled by Carolyn Caylor and Marilyn Hart. The athletic editors were Fred Grandlienard and Charles Speheger. Typists were Rosamunde DeArmond, Mary Jane Hannie, Maenette Johnson, Mildred Smith, Ann Johnson, Bob Liby, Bob Walburn and Mary Ann Schlagenhauf. Miss Karns was the editorial adviser for the staff, and Mr. Park was in charge of the business department. 46 B. H. S. for the Best; the Best for B. H. S. Fridays mean convocation, a ball game, school out for the week-end, and—the Comet. Packed full of news, jokes, interesting columns and editorials, the bi-monthly appearance of the Comet is eagerly anticipated by the students. The first semester staff was headed by Carolyn Caylor as editor-in-chief, assisted by Peggy Sands as associate editor. Betty Francis was feature editor; Marjorie Arnold, business manager; Connie Clowser, circulation manager; Pat Davison, advertising man¬ ager; Dorothy Jackson, exchange editor; and Jack Moon, sports editor. An innovation this year was the Press Club, made up of students not enrolled in the class but who wished to do Comet reporting. Members were: Gloria Swisher, Harriet Simmons, Mary Lou Hamilton, Frances Reidlinger, Dorothy Schlotzhauer, Carol Fishbaugh, Paul White, Chad Caylor, Maxine Buroker, Marcene Anderson, and Dorothy Webber. Peggy Sands advanced to editor-in-chief the second semester. The remaining staff consisted of Alice Ann Arnold, class editor; Harriett Brown and Marian Foster, exchange editors; Fred Grandlienard, sports editor; Marjorie Arnold, business manager; Connie Clowser, circulation manager; Betty Francis and Dorothy Jackson, advertising managers. Outstanding Comets of the year were the Christmas and Valentine issues; the former was enhanced by a full front page cut of two large green Christmas candles, while the latter showed a large red heart pierced with an arrow. The adviser of the class was E. R. McNown, journalism instructor. First row: Betty Francis. Helen Schmelzer, Marian Foster, Jack Moon, Gloria Swisher, Paul White, Connie Clowser. Second row: Alice Ann Arnold, Carol Fishbaugh, Dorothy Schlotzhauer, Marjorie Arnold, Carolyn Caylor, Dorothy Jackson, Peggy Sands. 47 Senior Thespians On November 8, the Senior Class of ’41 presented a Hun¬ garian comedy in three acts entitled “Seven Sisters” by Edith Ellis, under the direc¬ tion of Mr. McNown. The entire action takes place in the dining room of the home of Widow Gyurko- vics in Budapest. Since it is an old Hungarian custom that the eldest must marry first, the widow, well portrayed by Peggy Goodin, is very anxious to get her eldest d aughter, Katinka, (Dorothy Knoff) married off so that in turn the other girls can be mar¬ ried; but she isn’t the only one who is trying to get them married. Mitzi, her fourth and most mischievous daughter (Marjorie Phillips) also seems to be quite inter¬ ested in the whole matter. Because Mitzi had attended a ball with Ferenz Horkoy (Mervin Smith), an officer, she is expelled from the “Black nunnery,” which, of course, just suits her. Her mother, however, is very an¬ gry with her and decides to reduce her to the rank of fif¬ teen—and a half—and her sisters accordingly reduced. Horkoy arrives on the scene unexpectedly, and since it would be very embarrassing if Mrs. Gyurkovics were to know his true identity, he poses as her godson, Toni Teleki (Bob Butcher), whose visit in the home has been expected. Horkoy then makes a wager of three kisses with Mitzi that he can arrange the marriages of her oldest sisters, Katinka, Sari, (Carolyn Caylor) and Ella (Carol Harvey) within a year, and then she herself will be free to marry. He hopes by this to gain her love for himself. Katinka, after clever plotting on the part of Horkoy, is married to the honorable Colonel Radviany (Bob Baumgartner). Horkoy then finishes his wager by getting Sari married off to Michael Sandorffy (Don McClain) and Ella to Gida Radviany (Bob Miller) who acted the part of the stupid and unscholarly nephew of the colonel. About this time the real Toni appears and causes more trouble for Horkoy. As he starts to leave, Mitzi reminds him that she hasn’t paid the wager; so in the end he wins Mitzi for his bride. In the minor roles, the three younger sisters, Terka, Liza, and Klara, played by Betty Deihl, Guinevere Woodward, and Alice Ann Louden, added color and humor to the play. Claude Mounsey, Jr. added interest to the action of the play by his clever interpretation of the ungainly butler of the household. 48 The Curtain Rises for the Juniors The Junior Class presented a fast moving three-act comedy, “The Professor Proposes,” written by Evelyn Northrop, in two productions Friday afternoon and evening, March 14. Beverly Slawson was a “natural” in her characterization of Geraldine Flint, the irresist¬ ible, irresponsible scatterbrain, who conceived a wonderful idea for helping shy and studious Emily, skillfully portrayed by Betty Schocke, to have some dates. Geraldine brightly showed Bert and Artie (Forrest Moore and Earl Harford) a picture of a good-looking young chap and passed him off as Emily’s boy friend. The scheme worked and Bert, whom Emily had admired from afar, showed her with attentions and became quite jealous of her other admirers. The professor (Homer Pet- zel) appeared on the campus and was clearly the original of the photograph of Emily’s absent “boy friend.” In a whirlwind scene the exasper¬ ated professor agreed to go through the form of “propos¬ ing” to Emily so that she could reject him. The girls relied on the glib Freshies, Betty and Belle (Phyllis Markley and Joan Farrell) to spread the news and get Emily out of the situation. The fact that the two girls were in¬ separable added interest to the plot, for when Bob Flint, Geraldine’s freshman brother, (Hillard Butcher) wanted a date with one, he was forced to take the other one along. In the midst of the proposal, Rose McKenney, the profes¬ sor’s bride of one week (Con¬ nie Clowser), appeared and the affair became really com¬ plicated. The farce whirled to a high mark of fun as the strong- minded dean of women (Max¬ ine Buroker) came to the rescue of the Professor’s ro¬ mance, and smoothed out all of the difficulties. Suze Ann Ulmer created much laughter by her comical actions as Mildred, the new maid. Much credit for the suc¬ cess of the production goes to Miss Kathryn Monger, who directed the play. 49 First row: Maenette Johnson, Mildred Smith, Ann Louden, Waneta Booker, Marjorie Arnold, Esther Heiniger, Barbara Buckner, Betty Biberstine, Marjorie Phillips, Mary Ann Schlagenhauf, Hertha Brewer, Charlotte Booher. Second row: Dorothy Griffin, Carolyn Blackman, Peg Goodin, Eileen Hoeppner, Beck Caylor, Marilyn Hart, Miss Smith, Mary Jane Hannie, Betty Deihl, Carol Fishbaugh, Guinevere Woodward, Betty Baumgartner. Third row: Jeanne McElderry, Jane Case, Patty Borne, Dorothy Schlotzhauer, Georgiana Porter, Betty Francis, Becky Hiatt, Carol Harvey, Wanda Abel, Carolyn Caylor, Jean Frazier, Dorothy Knoff, Peggy Sands. Fourth row: Betty Schocke, Alice Ann Arnold, Luanna Powell, Doris Ann Besore, Rosemary Lucas, Joan Farrell, Suze Ann Ulmer, Lorene Ireland, Phebe Rogers, Phyllis Sills, Doris Luedtke, Connie Clowser, Agnes Mailer. Fifth row: Marilyn Masterson, Eleanor Shafer, Anna Louise McAfee, Pat Smith, Gloria Swisher, Dorothy Hamje, Betty Kei ' shner, Beverly Slawson, Maxine Buroker, Rose Ann Wahman, Jerry Lou Buckner, Mary Ann Price. Sixth row: Ellen Markley, Dorothy Jackson, Joyce Mounsey, Ruth Mossburg, Marcene Anderson, Frances Reidlinger, Rosie Fair, Marian Foster, Romanel Reid, Ann Speheger, Joan Biberstine, Patty Caylor. Seventh row: Norma Wiggins, Josephine Liechty, Maxine Lantz, Joan McBride, Betty Deam, Betty Neusbaum, Dotty Louden, Phyllis Spake, Ann Schlotzhauer, Bonnie Roof, Joan Witzeman. They Face Life Squarely “Don’t you think it was a swell idea to have the cloak-room at the ball games?” “Do you know your Girl Reserve motto for the meeting tonight?” “Did you see the club scrapbook?” If you have been around any Girl Reserve member, you have surely heard these questions. The name Girl Reserve means that a member is constantly building up and making a part of herself those skills, ideas, and attitudes which help her to become a finer person and build a finer world. The symbol of the club is the blue triangle, signifying that a girl develops in three ways: mind, body, and spirit. The circle is added to denote that a girl develops in her community or world, as well as individually. At the first of the year thirty-seven new members were taken into the club. To start the year’s social activities, a Halloween party was held at the school gym. Next came the big event of the year, the Good Fellowship Banquet, which was held at the Methodist Church in December. During the Christmas season the club did excellent work in living up to its motto, “And charity for all.” In January a theater party was held, and following this a Big and Little Sister Party for the Freshmen girls. The Mother-Daughter Banquet was held May 9. At this time the new officers for the following year were introduced. This year’s officers are: Barbara Buckner, president; Betty Biberstine, vice-president; Marjorie Phillips, treasurer; Esther Heiniger, secretary; and Marjorie Arnold, candy chairman. Miss Smith is the club’s new sponsor. 50 First row: Bill Mailers, Dick Scharlach, Roger Lewis, Don McClain, Bob Lewis, Fred Grandlienard, Lloyd Ulmer, Bob Baumgartner, Don Gilliom, Bob Miller, Wayne Mailer, Raymond Reineck. Second row: Paul White, Harry Clagett, Bob Green, Harold Penrod, Bill Murray, Kenneth Granlienard, Bill Hamilton, Homer Petzel, Gene Jackson, Roger Walburn, Bud Butcher, Roger Neff, Jim Francis, Myrval Zook. Third row: Gene Whaley, Bob Captain, Gene Edington, Bob Markley, Dick Garrett, Bob Butcher, Charles Speheger, Junior Baker, Junior Thurston, Ted Billiard, Dick Swisher, Guy Stewart, George Watters, Richard Reineck, Bill Sawyer. Fourth row: Bill Cline, Roger Lockwood, Bud Webber, Bob Robinson, Eddie Buckner, Forrest Moore, Bob Anderson, John Ulmer, Bud Sturgis, Bill Kunkel, Howard Ullman, John Seabold, Claude Mounsey. Fifth row: Roger Gregg, Bob Petzel, Don Heller, Bill Shelly, Chad Caylor, Dick Strain, Bill Booher, Don Bowman, Jim Parker, Linn Gregg, Jim Smith, Bud Colen, Jack Reiff, Ned Neff. Sixth row: Bill Stout, Harold Schell, Phil Harvey, Bud Schmoll, Earl Harford, Bob Schocke, Bob Meeks, Kenneth Erhart, Jim Jeffries, Paul Baumgartner, Tom Hiatt, Jack Moon, Max Carnes. They Strive for Higher Standards Hi-Y, a shorter way of saying High School Young Men’s Christian Association, is organized to extend the work of the association to high-school boys. The stated purpose of the club is “To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character.” Each member strives to live up to the ideals expressed by the “4 C’s”—Clean Living, Clean Sportsmanship, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Speech. The club held its first meeting on September 30, 1940. The officers, who began their duties then, were Fred Grandlienard, president; Jim Smith, vice-president; Ted Billiard, secretary; Raymond Reineck, treasurer; and George Watters, sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Ulmer was the club sponsor, and Rev. W. J. Lichau was the spiritual adviser until his resignation in January. To start this year’s work, the club voted to institute an entirely new method of choosing club members. The new rule made any Sophomore, Junior, or Senior boy who would sign the pledge eligible for membership, which was increased to eighty-one. At the beginning of the school year, the club operated a second-hand book store as a service to the school. During basketball season the Hi-Y ran their customary refreshment stand. To foster school spirit, the club sent school buses to out-of-town sports events. This enabled many students to attend who would otherwise have had no way. At Christmas time the club bought and delivered several baskets of groceries and toys to needy families. Social events of the year were the Christmas party, a party at the State Forest, and the annual Hi-Y-Best-Girl Banquet, at which Mr. Merle Carver was guest speaker. 51 Just Try To Beat Our Band Rhythm, color, and verve make our band the leading exponent of school spirit in Allen High School. Led by Mr. Bennett, the band has developed into an organization which adds much to our school. Not only is the band “eye-catching” in crimson-trimmed black serge uniforms, but they display a fine quality of musicianship. Helping to bolster the spirits of our fighting Tigers, the band played at every home game and traveled with the team to several out-of-town games. Especially impressive at our basketball games was the “lights out” ceremony when the band played “The Star Spangled Banner.” As the audience stood at attention, the American flag was shown in spotlight. The band also played at the Junior and Senior class plays, at convocations and pep sessions. Five new instruments were added to the band this year—a bass drum, two melle- phones, and two baritones. A special fund set aside for this purpose by the school fund helped to pay for the instruments. This fund has been increased during the year by proceeds from various band projects, including candy sales and bingo parties. The band also received a check for playing at the Bluffton Street Fair in September. Marilyn Hart, drum major¬ ette, added much to the distinctiveness of the march¬ ing band with her accomplish¬ ed baton twirling. 52 First row: Carol Fishbaugh, Wanda Mosure, Marjorie Mail¬ er, Mardell Arnold, Beverly Slawson, Betty Van Skyocx, Doris Kyle, Norma Wiggins, Esther Heiniger, Dotty Louden, Barbara Johnson. Second row: Betty Deam, Marcene Anderson, Carol Miller, Betty Schocke, Marilyn Hart, Betty Neusbaum, Shir¬ ley Foster, Mary Wible, Joce¬ lyn Sliger, Betty Johnson, Mary K. Randol. Third row: Betty Shelley, Charene Arnold, Bonnie Roof, Ann Louden, Mary Thornburg. Betty Osburn, Phyllis Mills, Joan Witzeman, Joan Davision, Joyce Mounsey, Marcile Ai ' nold. Fourth row: Carol Harvey, Ann Johnson, Patty Borne, Jane Case, Dorothy Knoff, Pat Smith, Jerry Lou Buckner, Frances Reidlinger, Anna Louise McAfee, Mary Lou Hamilton, Betty Vaughn. Fifth row: Mary Ann Price, Janet Swaim, Lois Elzy, Jane Shields, Harriet Simmons, Eileen Hoeppner, Betty Mertz, Maxine Lantz, Carolyn Black¬ man, Marian Foster, Ann Schlotzhauer, Rosie Fair. First row: Carolyn Black¬ man, Dick Garrett, Earl Anderson, Dick Scharlach. Second row: Bill Hamilton, Bill Murray, Bill Mailers, Leon Schlotzhauer. Third row: Bob Green, Chad Caylor, Bob Anderson, Jack Moon, Phil Harvey. Fourth row: Bill Lautzen- heiser, Forrest Woodward. Dick Brickley, Bud Schmoll. They Strike the Key Notes Sixty-one girls compose the high-school Glee Club which, under the direction of Mrs. Grimsley, has presented many programs throughout the year. Music between acts at the Junior and Senior class plays was furnished by the Girls’ Glee Club, and several fine programs were presented to various clubs, including the Kiwanis, Rotary, and Women’s Club. The annual Christmas cantata, “Bethlehem,” by Paul Bliss was, perhaps, the high spot of the glee-club’s activities; the familiar Christmas story was beautifully presented December 12 at the First Baptist Church. Among the soloists were Beverly Slawson, Dorothy Knoff, Barbara Johnson, Jane Shields, Betty Lou Neusbaum, and Betty Schocke. Betty Neusbaum played the organ offertory. The Boys’ Glee Club, composed of fifteen members, has been quite active this year. They gave a program for the Bluffton Rotary Club and joined the girls in presenting the between-acts music for the Junior class play. On April 25 the two clubs presented the three-act comedy “Yours Truly Willie,” with added musical selections. The boys elected the following officers for the year: president, Dick Brickley; vice-president, Dick Scharlach; sec.-treasurer, Bill Mailers; publicity, Bob Green; and Carolyn Blackman, pianist. Officers elected for the year by the girls were Beverly Slaw¬ son, president; Mar¬ ilyn Hart, vice-pres¬ ident; Jerry Lou Buckner, secretary- treasurer; and Carol Fishbaugh, pianist. Ann Speheger aims at the bulls-eye . . . Commercial contest entrants pose for Smitty’s camera . . . Strr-ike three! Notice Porter’s wicked grin as Marilyn Hart fans home plate . . . “Cut off my heels and call me Shorty.” It’s Paul White, the Latin contest winner looking solemn and wise . . . Here are Allen High’s math wizards. Winning contests is all in a day’s work to them . . . Hi-Y club officers are snapped on the steps of the World War memorial in Indianapolis while attending the annual convention . . . Um, chorus cuties! Innovation this year was a class in tap dancing in health ed . . . Eat hearty, K. I. M., and don ' t throw the pop bottles . . . Ellen Markley gets more strikes than a match. Whatta gal! . . . Troop 140 observes National Boy Scout Week . . . “We Three,” Eileen Hoeppner sits demurely between Ned Ne ff and Bob Gimmel at our favorite hangout, the Corner . . . Faulkner stands ready, but Hiatt knocks a “homer.” 54 You The record plays on, and always its theme is YOU. In this last section the record plays not only fact but fancy—a glimpse of individual capabilities, outstanding qualities, varied person¬ alities—these are the portents which give us a vision of your future. 55 The Last Year for the Seniors Sept. 3—Sad faces,—funeral? No. Back to school. Seniors are enjoying their new importance, the Juniors are pleased with themselves, too, but the Sophomores and the Freshmen are just bewildered. Sept. 4—Regular classes, new subjects, new friends, new teachers. Miss Shively came through with her usual first day assignment. Sept. 13—Decatur vs. Bluffton football. The score, 7-6. Our first defeat of the season. Sept. 16—Everyone has taken a shine to our cute new freshies, and to Coach Bclander. The Freshman girls are taking a new interest in algebra.. Sept. 21—South Side defeated Bluffton in football, but our gridsters show the old B. H. S. Spirit. Sept. 24—Street Fair starts at 7 tonight, but it really started in classes this morn¬ ing. for thoughts wandered aimlessly. Sept. 25—Everybody’s talking about the thrilling ride, the “Silver Streak.” The fellows are dating the girls in hopes that they like free acts. Sept. 27—-School is dismissed today. The only catch is that six-weeks exams start Monday. Oct. 1—Another defeat, but the Tigers held the Warsaw team, 6-0. Oct. 3—Six weeks exams are on. Some students look studious, some wild-eyed, and some just plain scared. Oct. 4—Auburn defeats Bluffton 6 to 0 in football. We’re still hoping for a victory. Oct. 9—Halloweening has started, and if your 1 light switch was pulled, blame it on the Sophomores. Oct. 11—Another defeat by Columbia City, but keep up the fight, Tigers. Oct. 14—Most of B. H. S. is staying home tonight to impress Pop. Grade cards are out tomorrow. Oct. 15—It wasn’t so bad really. All of the classes did well on the honor roll. Oct. 19—A football game at Howe. Our first victory. Nice goin ' , fellows. Oct. 23—Bluffton played her rival, Decatur, there. Luck was with us until the last quarter. Oct. 24—The teachers went to school, and the students took a rest. Teachers’ Institute. And were we sorry? You guess. Oct. 29—B. H. S. meets the tough Huntington Vikings tonight. Our team fell before the Conference Champs. Oct. 30—Play practice has started tonight for the Senior Class Play, “Seven Sisters.” Nov. 8—The Seniors had their hour tonight. The class play was a great success; the proceeds the largest yet. We all went to the “Seven Sisters’ Hop” after the play. Nov. 15—Our first basketball game with Portland. Coach Bolander’s boys put up a grand fight: the final score was 27-29-Portland. Nov. 20—End of the second six weeks. Thank heavens! Only 120 more school days. Nov. 21—Everyone looks hollow-eyed. Last night the fellows spent their Christmas money on the Thanksgiving dance. Good thing school’s out for Thanksgiving vacation. Nov. 22—The Tigers defeated Auburn tonight. Cline starred in the first conference game. Nov. 26—Trouble, trouble and more trouble. The cards are out today. “Oh, what will I tell the folks?” Nov. 27—Columbia City fell before a fast Tiger five. Nov. 29—The Hartford City game was a real thriller; the score was tied eight times, and the Tigers won 54-50 in an overtime. Dec. 2—The Girl Reserves are planning their banquet. Watch out fellows! Here we 1 come! Dec. 3—That beautiful t ; e which Bud Colen is wearing means that the Seniors are having their pictures taken for the Retrospect. Dec. 5—The Seniors are in court today. The Juniors get the feel of bossing the halls. Dec. 6—The scrappy Tigers defeated South Side Archers in an overtime by 4 points. Dec. 10—The Tigers took the Decatur Yellow Jackets by an easy twenty points, 44-21. Dec. 13—The B. H. S. band accompanied the team to Muncie. The team had its second defeat by a strong Burris five. Dec. 15—The Glee Club Cantata was held at the Baptist Church. It was a great success in spite of the bad weather. Dec. 17—The G. R. Banquet was tonight. The fellows certainly seemed to enjoy giving their billfolds a rest. 56 Dec. 20—Wheel School’s out for Christmas vacation. A tough Ossian team won over the Tigers at Ossian. Dec. 25—B. H. S. students, though broke, are happy. This Christmas is the! real stuff. Too bad it doesn’t come oftener, isn’t it? Dec. 27—The team must have had too much plum pudding. Huntington beat our Tiger squad tonight. Jan. 2—School starts again. Some resolutions are cracking under strain. Some of us just resolved not to make any. Jan. 8—Heard the Purdue Choir. Those fellows surely can sing, and aren’t they snappy? Jan. 14—The Tigers beat the Liberty Lions. Chalk up another one for the Tigers. Jan. 17—The first semester ends. Well, we’re half through. Now for our second wind. Jan. 18—Bluffton beat Ossian in the finals of the County Tourney. Now we’re even, you Bears. That cup really looks nice in our trophy case. Jan. 20—Two of the Tigers, Lockwood and Liby, are on the “all-county” team. Nice goin’, boys. Jan. 24—The Tigers beat Decatur tonight. Miss Shafer sponsored the Rhythm Kings at convocation. Feb. 3—The Senior girls stepped out to a Psi Iota Xi Short Story party. Feb. 7—B. H. S. is undefeated in the conference. We hold the Northeastern Indiana Conference crown. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Feb. 11—B. H. S. defeated Lancaster in an unscheduled game. Feb. 17—The Senior gals went to a party given by the Sigma Phi Gamma. My, aren’t we popular? Feb. 20—The Seniors went to The General Assembly. Ned Neff, in pea-green trousers, went to tell the Senate that B. H. S. had arrived. Feb. 22—We played Warren there. The referees did double duty, whistle-tooting and mopping the floor. It seems that the Tigers don’t like water; we lost by five points. Feb. 29—The Sectional tourney is over. Ossian won, but B. H. S. isn’t ashamed of its fighting Tigers or its pretty yell leaders. The end of a successful season. March 10—The students will not be excused to see “Gone with the Wind.” Oh, yeah? March 12—The I. U. band was here. There’s something exciting about a uniform. Right, girls? March 14—The Junior Class Play “The Professor Proposes” was a roaring! success, and isn’t Forrest Moore darling? March 19—The Senior gals are acting out the “Three Blind Mice” in Health Ed¬ ucation. Isn’t education wonderful? April 9—National Honor Society initiation was today. The new members looked serious and a little scared. Sort of gave you a lump in your throat, didn’t it? April 13, Easter—and we’re all decked out in our best bibs and tuckers. The girls look stunning in their Easter bonnets. April 14—Peg Goodin and Carolyn Blackman decided to commune with Mother Nature during school time. Result: Six extra long hours in school. April 15—More grade cards, but “Amor Vincit Omnia” because Spring is here— birds, green leaves, and sunshine. April 19—Sophomores christened Miss Karns’ new car “Blue Boy.” April 25—Everybody went to the Glee club play “Yours Truly, Willie.” Wasn’t Bud Schmoll a scream? May 2—Everyone had a wonderful time at the Hi-Y banquet—good food, polite fellows, and pretty girls. May 15—School’s out for the Seniors; i. e. for all but a chosen few, and no one envies them. May 16—Kid day; did some one mention dignity? And then v hat a transfor¬ mation for the Junior-Senior Reception—moonlight, music, soft lights—and chaperones. May 18—Baccalaureate services by the Rev. Worthman. It’s hard to believe that four years could go so fast. May 19-20—Final exams, or worry, worry—crams, cribs, and headaches. May 21—Athletic Banquet. All the B. H. S. heroes got their awards. May 22—Class day—awards were presented. It was a real thrill. May 23—Commencement, and it’s all over but the shouting for the Seniors. So long B. H. S. 57 . I rAji ■ m ■ ' , SfJfchL ' 1 |t y Zook and Mosure, who said they didn’t want their pictures taken . . . Beau Brummels Moon and Harvey, starting home for lunch . . . Scharlach and Wahman —in step ’n everything . . . Helen Brown and Maxine Guldiee, Senior and Junior, respectively . . . Johnson, Swaim, and Nickel. They’re happy because they just passed a biology test . . . Extremes in the Arnold sisters. Charleen is a Fresh¬ man and Marge a Senior . . . Yell leader, Betty Deihl, gets a drink ’cause her last class was dry . . . Young love in bloom—of course, it’s Shields and Strain . . . Theron Lindsey, the “angel” of economics class, with his pal, Richard Zook . . . Joyce Mounsey and Eleanor Shafer are two students who help keep the Sopho¬ more honor roll at the top of the list . . . Another Senior-Freshman combination, only this time it’s the Miller brothers. “Ashy” is the Senior vice p resident, while Dick was elected president of the Freshmen . . . “Beat me, Daddy.” Underclassman Dick Swisher grins and bears it as bullies McBride and Petzel give him “the works” . . . “Four O’clock Whistle.” The gang doesn’t waste much time leaving when the bell rings at 3:55. 58 Patty Borne—her friendly smile will be missed next year . . . Fair, Schlotz- hauer, and Foster—three lovable zanies from the Sub Deb club . . . The Ten Pins during their last summer with Caylors at Lake Wawasee . . . “Love me, love my horse.” Jean Frazier with Red Chief . . . Glo Swisher and Marcene Anderson are usually found together—unless, of course, Stinson is monopolizing Swish . . . Betty Deam and Wanda Abel look like magazine illustrations of the All-American girl . . . We admit this snap is a put-up job, but how else could we get our three busy janitors a’l in one picture? . . . Watrous and Speheger seem to be crowding Scharlach off into the grass . . . Big grins from three snappy Juniors—Clowser, Buroker, and Ireland . . . Says Ed to Ellis, “Take off your hat, y’ dope! There are ladies present.” . . . “And so I told her—” The guys and gals catch up on the latest guzz before settling down, to algebra and English . . . Think they’ve! changed? It’s the same Ten Pin club eight years ago at their first meeting. 59 National Honor Society Would rather have honor than honors.” OLD MEMBERS Barbara Bu-ckner Carol Fishbaugh Peg Goodin Becky Hiatt Fred Grandlienard To be elected to National Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be received by a student. The student must be outstanding in character, service, leadership, and in scholarship in order to receive this award. Five per cent of the class may be elected to membership in the Junior year and an additional ten per cent in the Senior year. NEW MEMBERS Seniors Marjorie Arnold Rebecca Caylor Carol Harvey Guy Stewart Mervin Gene Jackson Jean Frazier Ann Louden Bob Baumgartner Smith Maxine Buroker Tern Hiatt Juniors Carolyn Dotterer Agnes Mailer Last Year’s Graduates Beckler, Pauline—at home, R. R., Bluffton, Indiana. Bishop, Melvene—moved to Ft. Wayne; employed, Frank’s Department Store, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Blocker, Marjorie—married, Mrs. Horace Bouse, Bluffton, Indiana. Bulger, Roger—employed, State Game Farm, Bluffton, Indiana. Busick, Robert—married, residing in Bluffton, Indiana. Campbell, Jean—employed, secretary in law office of Mr. George Davis, Bluffton, Indiana. Clayton, Nancy—student, Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana. Coffield, Marcus—home, R. R. Bluffton, Indiana. Colen, Robert—U. S. Army, Panama Canal Zone. Cossairt, Joy—employed, plumbing shop, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Courtney, Martha—employed, beauty operator, Grand Leader Beauty Shop, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Davis, Robert—married Hazel Rivers, employed, C. C. Oil Company, Bluffton, Indiana. 60 Denman, William—employed, Piano Factory, Bluffton, Indiana. Druckemiller, Allan, Jr.—employed, Weilman Son, Bluffton, Indiana. Elcher, Carl—employed, Central Dairy, Bluffton, Indiana. Elwood, Madeline—employed, Bell Telephone Company, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Eversole, Nina Jane—student, MacMurray College, Jackson, Illinois. Faulkner, Everett—employed, Hoosier Condensery, Bluffton, Indiana. Fritz, Bill—student, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. Grice, Gene—employed, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Haflich, Dorma—employed, office of Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, Indiana. Haflich, Norma—employed, Morris 5 10 office, Bluffton, Indiana. Hamje, George— ' employed, Piano Factory, Bluffton, Indiana. Hannie, Kenneth—home, R. R., Bluffton, Indiana. Heineger, Wayne—employed, County Farm, R. R., Bluffton, Indiana. Hirschy, Dennis—farming, R. R., Bluffton, Indiana. Hollenbaugh, Emma-—home, Bluffton, Indiana. Holmes, Betty—married, Mrs. Irvin Nicholson, Jr., Bluffton, Indiana. Johnson. Don—employed, General Machine Shop, Bluffton, Indiana. Jones, Wilma—married, Mrs. Robert Lesh, Hamilton Apartments, Bluffton, Indiana. King, Ina May—employed, Jones Coffee Ranch, Bluffton, Indiana. Kleinknight, Wilmer—employed, Bluffton, Indiana. Kyle, Alwyn—employed, Morris Company, Bluffton, Indiana. Lane, Arthur—home, Bluffton, Indiana. Liechty, Justine—employed, Fritz Electric Company, Bluffton, Indiana. Lindsey, Leon—employed, Ossian Print Shop, Ossian, Indiana. Maddax, Stella—married, Mrs. Ervin Aeschliman, Bluffton, Indiana. Mailers, Mary—student, MacMurray College, Jackson, Illinois. Manning, Kenneth—student, Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio. Markley, Pauline—employed, Moser Super Service Station, Bluffton, Indiana. Markley, Roderick—employed, Geneva, Indiana. Mattax, Fern—student. Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana. Meyer, Ruth—home, R. R., Bluffton, Indiana. Miller, Betty Lou—married, Mrs. Robert E. Nuding, Elwood, Indiana. Miller, Betty E 1 .—employed, Bluffton, Indiana. Moon, Robert—-employed, Essex Wire Company, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Moorman. Betty—employed. Meyer Drug Company, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Murray, Fred—employed, Houser Engineering Company. Bluffton, Indiana. McAdams, John—employed, office work, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. McClain, Mariorie—student, Ball State Nursing ' School, Muncie, Indiana. McCray, Phillip—employed, Piano Factory, Bluffton, Indiana. Neuhauser, Paul—student. Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. Neusbaum, Mary—employed, Morris 5 10 office, Bluffton, Indiana. Nicholson, Ira Jr.—employed, State Farm, Bluffton, Indiana. Overla, Pearl—home, Bluffton, Indiana. Pate, Eloi.se—employed. Wells County Public Library, Bluffton. Indiana. Paxson, Jayne—home, Bluffton, Indiana. Perry, Morton—employed, Ship Yard, New York City, New York. Poff, Joe—home, Bluffton, Indiana. Rector, Rosy—graduated from International Business College, Ft. Wayne- employed Morris 5 10 office, Bluffton, Indiana. Reiff, Jesse—employed, Reiff’s Contractors, Bluffton, Indiana. Robbins, Bill—employed, furniture company, Celina Ohio. Roush, Bernard—U. S. Navy, Naval Air Station, Waukegan, Illinois. Rowe, Jack L.—employed, G. E. Company, Ft. Wayne. Indiana. Russell, William—employed, Electric Company, Muncie, Indiana. Schell, Charles—employed, Grand Theater, Bluffton, Indiana. Schwartz, Raymond—employed, Culver Manufacturing Company, Bluffton Indiana Scott, Rachel—employed, G. E. Company. Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Schumm, Fred—student, Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana. Sowards, Clinton, Jr.—student Purdue University, Lafayette Indiana Spade, Bill—employed. State Nursery, Bluffton, Indiana. Spake, Bob—employed, Larmore Studio, Bluffton, Indiana. Stram, Marjorie—employed, Morris Company, Bluffton, Indiana Swigert, Dale—employed. Wells County State Nursery Bluffton, Indiana Thompson, Don—home, Bluffton, Indiana. Thurston, Maxine—moved to Ft. Wayne, Indiana Tonner Mary—student, Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana Uptgraft, Betty—employed, Morris 5 10 office, Bluffton Indiana Vondersmith, Harold—home, Bluffton, Indiana. Walters, Charles—employed, Joe’s Confectionery, Bluffton, Indiana. Waltz, Mildred—employed Joe’s Confectionery, ’ Bluffton, ’ Indiana. Watrous, Dorothy—employed, Morris Company, Bluffton, Indiana. Watters, Earl—home, Bluffton, Indiana. Watters, Lavina—employed, Bluffton, Indiana. Weist, Jessie Mae—employed, county agent’s office, Bluffton, Indiana. Wolf, Evelyn—home, Bluffton, Indiana. 61 Distant Horizons Abel, Wanda Medical Secretary Inman, Dwight Mechanical Engineer Ake, Karl Member of an Orchestra Jackson, Gene Business Man Armantrout, Mary Primary Teacher Johnson, Ann Stenographer Arnold, Marjorie Teacher Johnson, Maenette Stenographer Baumgartner, Betty Nurse Kean, Waneta Beauty Operator Baumgartner, Bob Business Man Knoflf, Dorothy Music Supervisor Billiard, Ted Accountant Lee, Maxine Typist Blackman, Carolyn Social Secretary Lewis, Robert Traveling Salesman Booher, Charlotte Nurse Lewis, Roger Coach Booker, Juanita Beauty Operator Liby, Bob Salesman Borne, Patty Secretary Lindsey, Theron Cadet Brewer, Hertha Secretary Little, Dwight Laborer in Steel Mills Brown, Helen Private Secretary Louden, Alice Ann Hostess and Cateress Buckner, Barbara Private Secretary Lockwood, Roger Insurance Agent Butcher, Bob Electrical Engineer Mangus, Bob Millionaire with Banks Campbell, Betty Stenographer Marshall, Jim Optometrist Carnes, Max Business Man or Mechanic Masterson, Bob Anything Case, Jane Beauty Operator Miller, Bob Comedian Caylor, Carolyn Commercial Artist Moser, Ervin Mechanic Caylor, Rebecca Pathologist Mounsey, Claude Farm Financier Clagett, Harry Play Boy McBride, Jim Naval Officer Colen, Bud Business Executive McClain, Don Aeronautical Engineer Conner, Jeanette Secretary McFarren, Charles Draftsman Courtney, Roger Race Driver McElderry, Jeanne Business Woman DeArmond, Rosamund Stenographer Neff, Ned Aeronaut Deihl, Betty Beauty Operator Noonan, Iva A Clerk • Ellenberger, Don Window Trimmer Osborn, Clifford Truck Driver Faulkner, Doris Typist Petzel, Bob Sailor Fishbaugh, Carol Bookkeeper, Auditor’s Office Phillips, Marjorie Music Teacher Foster, Bob Mechanic Porter, Georgiana Stenographer Francis, Betty Fashion Illustrator Reiff, Jack Big League Pitcher Frazier, Jean Trainer of Saddle Horses Reiddle, Elmo Accountant Garrison, Helen Student of Music Schlagenhauf, Mary A. Secretary Gilliom, Don Traveler Schlotzhauer, Dorothy Dietician Goodin, Peggy Psychologist Smith, Jim Electrical Engineer 1 I Grandlienard, Fred Big League Baseball Player Smith, Mervin Lawyer or Business Man Griffin, Dorothy Private Secretary Smith, Mildred Stenographer Grove, Ellis Draftsman Speheger, Charles Chemist Hannie, Mary Jane Stenographer Stewart, Guy Electrical Communications Hart, Marilyn Receptionist or Secretary Strain, Dick Electrical Engineer i Harvey, Carol Private Secretary Tuttle, Charles Merchant Helms, Betty Stenographer or Typist Walburn, Bob Carpenter Hiatt, Rebecca College Student Webber, Bud Student of Music Higgins, Joe Traveling Salesman Whaley, Gene Musician Hoeppner, Eileen Comptometer Operator Woodward, Guinevere Laboratory Technician kU Huffman, John Farmer Williams, R. D. G2 Air Plane Pilot N Th us Ends Our High-School Record X hat of the Future? It’s going to come out all right—do you know? The sun, the birds, the grass—they know. They get along—and we’ll get along. Some days will be rainy and you will sit waiting And the letter you wait for won’t come, And I will sit watching the sky tear off grey and grey And the letter I wait for won’t come. There will be accidents. I know accidents are coming. Smash-ups, signals wrong, washouts, trestles rotten, Red and yellow accidents. But somehow and somewhere the end of the run The train gets put together again And the caboose and the green tail lights Fade down the right of way like a new white hope. It’s going to come out all right—do you know? The sun, the birds, the grass—they know. They get along—and we’ll get along. —Carl Sandburg 63 Class Day Awards Valedictorian Je„a Salutatorian G� i4y Slrc « T National Athletic Scholarship Society L. E. Means Trophy Ji rv -s rv t H Football Triumph Trophy « lo Ll £ A $ Joe Emshwiller Award C v l K % k k Kiwanis Merit Award Sigma Phi Gamma Merit Award r . Un4 -Switii Psi Iota Xi Ring Cu+terer Tri Kappa Scholarship Award Urj ®Ge AraelA Psi Iota Xi Scholarship Award ReVeCc. fiicvt-t Bob Hannie Memorial PirreVT rA«®r , 64 ' :. . . ■ I • ’• •- '