Bluffton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Bluffton, IN)

Page 22 text:

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

Page 21 text:

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

Page 23 text:

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